Apple-Springs News

Michael and Stacy Gullett of Huntington announce the birth of their son, Ian Michael Gullett born April 12 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, weighing 8 lbs.

GROVETON At least a two-man race for the Precinct 4 Trinity County commissioner's seat has developed this week between a Democrat and an independent.

One day VBS 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 28. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., for 4 years old through 5th grade.

Trinity County Sheriff's Department informed KTRE that a forest fire started just before 8 p.m. Monday evening.

A Huntington man who is under indictment on a slew of state felony charges has pleaded guilty to federal gun charges.

GROVETON Following the unexpected resignation of Pct. 4 Commissioner Travis Forrest of Apple Springs, retired County Extension Agent James Alford was sworn in as his replacement on Friday.

The Hometown Travelers of Huntington State Bank will host the annual Hometown Hoedown at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Lufkin Barbecue's Annex.

"Blazing the Trails with the Good News" for children age 3 - grade 6. 9 - 11 a.m., Monday - Friday.

GROVETON A former Trinity County jailer has been formally charged with having improper sexual contact with a female jail inmate.

Joshuah Eric Young, a seventh grader at Lufkin Middle School, was awarded a "State Recognition" medallion and a "Grand Recognition" medallion during Duke University TIP ceremonies May 16 at Lamar University.

The Wesley Pegoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation is hosting its Third Annual Trail Ride, Auction, & Dance on May 3rd, 2008 and Redneck Play Day on May 4th, 2008.

The Groveton Lions Club will hold its' annual Mop and Broom Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, in front of the Court House beginning at 10:00 a. m. Products that will be available include mops, brooms, ...

No one was injured in a two-vehicle accident shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday on the Texas 6 frontage road just south of Graham Road in College Station. via Theeagle.com

“With your American citizenship comes benefits as well as responsibilities”

Flowers in hand, Leticia Ramirez of Mexico takes her seat for a naturalization ceremony at Scottish Rite Cathedral. via MySanAntonio.com

“They were caring and supportive.”

In 1993 the Texas Department of Public Safety stopped buying Ford Mustangs, which DPS officers had driven since 1982. via The Lufkin Daily News

“At current waste flows we've got about six years of life left on the site”

A landfill operator announced Monday that it looks to expand its dumping ground off U.S. Highway 290 and Giles Road by more than 70 acres. via KXAN-TV Austin

“Inner healing is asking the Lord Jesus to heal the memories from the past that have prevented us from being about living in the fullness of our life today and our future”

Luke the Physician interdenominational healing prayer ministry and St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church. via The Lufkin Daily News

Authorities on Monday arrested eight people in connection with illegal eight-liner gambling operations in east Montgomery County. via Houston Chronicle

“I can't imagine not having a cool stream to dip my feet into, or I can't imagine my son not having one when he is my age.”

There are few resources in Texas considered more precious than its natural springs. via MySA.com

“As far as the City Council is concerned, they believe it should have been cleaned up a long time ago”

State environmental officials are proposing a $1.6 million cleanup for a long-abandoned oil refinery in Somerset that was first proposed for the state Superfund list in 1990. via MySA.com