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Drivers use caution, herd of cows escapes along Southwood Drive
Lufkin police say a group of about 50 cows escaped a pasture along Southwood Drive on Thursday morning and they’re warning drivers to be cautious.
Heavy rain shuts down roadways in Deep East Texas; motorist advised to stay cautious
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that water is over Stryker Road at the bridge as a result of heavy rainfall produced by the remnants of Tropical Depression Imelda.
SB traffic down to 1 lane on Loop 287 after 18-wheeler loses load in Lufkin
An 18-wheeler lost its load, a 45,000lb piece of sheet metal, at about 7 a.m. Thursday near the intersection of Loop 287 and Atkinson Drive.
TxDOT-Lufkin monitoring flood-prone roads as Imelda moves through Deep East Texas
As Tropical Depression Imelda continues to move into Deep East Texas, TxDOT-Lufkin has released a list of roadways that are usually the first to flood.
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All lanes reopen on US 69 near Lufkin following creosote spill
According to TxDOT, the spill is on US 69 near FM 841.
FM 2390 in San Augustine County is now open again after propane truck rollover
A propane truck has overturned on FM 2390 in San Augustine County, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Houston police searching for suspect in fatal interstate shooting
Houston police are still searching for a gunman who fatally shot two people on an interstate Thursday.
Angelina County sheriff identifies lieutenant seriously injured in fatal wreck north of Zavalla
One person has died in a two-vehicle wreck involving an Angelina County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit that occurred just north of Zavalla on U.S. Highway 69 north Thursday afternoon.
TxDOT: ‘Lots of changes’ coming to area of Nacogdoches approved for flyover project
Once the project is completed, Oaks said U.S. 59 will be up to interstate standards.
33,000 lbs of frozen chicken taken to land fill after 18-wheeler loses load, shuts down Highway 7 in Crockett
Highway 7 East is expeHighway 7 East is expected to be shut down for hours in Crockett following a wreck involving an 18-wheeler.cted to be shut down for hours in Crockett following a wreck involving an 18-wheeler.
DPS releases name of man who died in Trinity County 18-wheeler rollover wreck
Traffic control is being set up on State Highway 94 in Trinity County as crews respond to a reported 18-wheeler crash.
Roadwork for the week of July 22 through 26
Motorists will likely encounter a work zone or road closure as work continues in many areas the week of July 22 through the 26.
Traffic alert: FM 844 closed at U.S. Highway 69 South
Motorists traveling FM 844 should prepare to take alternate routes.
Delays possible following log truck wreck on U.S. 69 N in Angelina County
Traffic may be delayed on U.S. Highway 69 North as crews continue to clear the scene of a wreck involving a log truck.
Roadwork could cause delays on SL 224 Thursday in Nacogdoches
Delays are possible for drivers Thursday on SL 224 in Nacogdoches.
Crews working to restore power to thousands, remove trees from roads after overnight storms
Strong storms have knocked out electricity for thousands of homes and businesses in East Texas. Utility crews were dispatched early Monday to restore service.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Cherokee County crews respond to wreck involving 18-wheeler
Cherokee County crews are responding to a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Ponta.
Parts of FM 2497, Cedar Creek Bridge in Angelina County shut down due to flooding
Cedar Creek Relief Bridge was closed early Monday due to excessive rainfall and flooding issues the week before.
Flooding closes FM 2497 at the Cedar Creek Relief bridge
TxDOT crews are closing down an Angelina County bridge because of flooding.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Trees reported down on several roadways in Houston County
According to TxDOT, SH 19 South, SH 7 West, FM 2076 and FM 2022 have all had trees reported down.
Adult, teenager killed in Friday evening wreck in Sabine County; 2 others injured
According to Texas DPS, a one-vehicle wreck killed an adult and a teenager on Friday evening.
Lufkin district approved for $3 million in TxDOT highway construction projects
Texas transportation commissioners last week approved more than $592.8 million in highway construction projects.
Nacogdoches police identify drivers in semi-truck wreck on Loop 224
The semi-truck drivers involved in a Wednesday wreck have been identified by police.
2 taken to hospital after wreck involving Nacogdoches ISD bus, 18-wheeler
One student was transported by Nacogdoches County EMS to the emergency room this morning with minor injuries after a Nacogdoches ISD school bus was clipped by an 18-wheeler.
Lane closures scheduled for work to replace concrete barrier along U.S. 59
Concrete traffic barrier replacement work will begin this week that will include night work and some lane closures.
Man hospitalized after ATV flips, crashes in Jasper County
One man was hospitalized after the ATV he was riding in flipped over in Jasper County.
1 flown to hospital following vehicle-pedestrian crash in Center
A pedestrian was injured Monday in a Center crash.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Water over the roadway in Livingston
US-59 has flash flooding causing water over the roadway.
Southbound BU 59 in Nacogdoches down to 1 lane due to major water line break
A major line break is causing a traffic delay on BU 59 in Nacogdoches.
Wreck slows traffic in Nacogdoches County on Highway 259
Traffic alert multi-car wreck.
One killed, 2 injured in Polk County crash
One person was killed and two were injured Saturday night in a two-vehicle crash in Polk County.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major water leak reported on North Street in Nacogdoches
According to TxDOT, the leak is on North Street at the intersection of Mueller Street.
One person injured in 3-vehicle wreck outside of Lufkin
One person suffered unknown in a three-vehicle, chain-reaction crash that occurred just outside of Lufkin on U.S. Highway 59 early Friday evening.
Update: Rollover wreck on North Street in Nacogdoches
Emergency crews responding to rollover wreck.
TxDOT: Expect heavy traffic, delays on US 190 in Polk County today, Saturday
The Texas Department of Transportation is warning motorists on U.S. Highway 190 in Polk County to expect delays and heavy traffic Friday and Saturday in connection to the funeral and procession of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe’s principal chief.
Roads damaged, impassable after weekend storms become focus in Nacogdoches County
A county judge estimated the damage would cost the county approximately $150,000 to $200,000
Busy intersection closure in Nacogdoches postponed until early June
The $2.9 million project is expected to last up to three months.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews responding to major accident on Highway 59 in Diboll
According to a Facebook post from the Diboll Police Department, the crash is on Highway 59 northbound south of FM 1818.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Southbound lanes of US 59 near Livingston partially closed due to crash
TxDOT said US 59 South near Livingston is partially closed in southbound lanes due to a crash.
‘God was with me:’ Huntington ISD superintendent back in office day after car crash
Huntington ISD Superintendent David Flowers was back in the office, seeing off the track team, just a day after being involved in a serious crash.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound lanes of US 69 South at FM 1669 in Huntington closed after crash damages signal pole
TxDOT said northbound lanes of US 69 South at the intersection of FM 1669 in Huntington will be closed and traffic redirected into southbound lanes in a contraflow pattern.
8 students on Corrigan-Camden ISD bus at time of wreck, 5 hospitalized
Officials confirm no major injuries in wreck involving a school bus Monday morning.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 18-wheeler overturns on US 69 near Zavalla
TxDOT said an 18-wheeler has overturned on US 69 South near Zavalla in Angelina County.
Highway 21 East reopened after power poles reset
Crews have shut down State Highway 21 East again as they set new power poles following Wednesday night’s tornadoes.
Teen injured in Corrigan two-vehicle wreck
One person was flown to a hospital following a Wednesday wreck on Highway 59 in Corrigan.
TRAFFIC ALERT: FM 2497 at Cedar Creek Relief near Diboll closed due to predicted weather
TxDOT said FM 2497 at Cedar Creek Relief near Diboll in south Angelina County is closed due to predicted weather and possible flooding.
Northbound lanes of US 69 reopened after Haz-Mat crews responds to 18-wheeler wreck
Traffic is blocked off traveling northbound on US 69 as crews respond to an 18-wheeler tanker wreck.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wreck on US 69 in Pollok affecting traffic
According to our reporter on the scene, the wreck is near the intersection of US 69 and Tv Road.
1 dead in Polk County crash
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash near Livingston.
Church bus involved in crash on Highway 69 in Warren
A church bus carrying an unknown number of passengers has been involved in a wreck.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash involving dump truck blocking FM 2609 in Nacogdoches County
TxDOT said a crash involving a dump truck on FM 2609 between SL 224 and US 59 in Nacogdoches County has been reported.
No injuries after Latexo tank carrying saltwater rolls over
No one was injured when a Texas Energy saltwater truck rolled over Sunday morning at the Houston-Leon County line.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews responding to crash on US 69 South between Lufkin and Huntington
According to a tweet by TxDOT Lufkin, the crash is on US 69 South between Lufkin and Huntington.
Work on SH-94 and FM 706 in Angelina County to cause lane closures
According to a press release, lane closures will be in place with pilot vehicles leading motorists through the work zone.
TRAFFIC ALERT: TxDOT working on downed power lines on FM 1818 in Angelina County
TxDOT said power lines have been reported down in Angelina County.
TRAFFIC ALERT: US 59 southbound lanes at Mill Street in Livingston stopped due to oversized load
TxDOT said US 59 southbound lanes at Mill Street in Livingston are currently stopped due to an oversized load.
U.S. 59 flyover in Lufkin to close Wednesday, Thursday nights
Work is scheduled to begin on a major Lufkin thoroughfare Wednesday, with road closures planned.
‘Chicken remains’ spilled from truck at Loop 287 near Webber Street
TxDOT says that a truck has spilled its contents and traffic may experience delays.
Nacogdoches police to conduct special traffic enforcement
Nacogdoches Police are planning a special traffic enforcement effort beginning Thursday.
SH 7 reopened near Trinity River in Houston
State Highway 7 West is shut down near the Trinity River due to a reported crash.
Overturned wood chip truck causing delays on FM 83 in Sabine County
According to TxDOT Lufkin, a wood chip truck has overturned on FM 83 West, near Hemphill.
Traffic alert: Road projects underway on State Highway 94 in Lufkin
Roadwork is underway in peak travel areas in Lufkin. Angelina County maintenance crews are working to level and repair pavement on SH 94 at SL 287. The entry and exit ramps at SL 287 to and from SH 94 are closed as crews work.