Garrison News

For the ninth consecutive month, statewide sale tax collections continue to decline, according Texas Comptroller Susan Combs, who on Friday announced the state collected $1.7 billion in sales tax in November, down 14.4 percent from November 2008.

Memorial services for Frances J. "Janice" Linker, 85, of Lubbock will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in W.W. Rix Chapel at 1901 Broadway, Lubbock Texas.

More than 250 marijuana plants were seized Friday afternoon by Nacogdoches County constable offices Precincts 1 and 4, according to a report from their offices.

Tonight, when darkness spreads across Nacogdoches and the midnight hour falls, creatures seeking sustenance will begin to lumber about.

A new water tower located near Main and Zula streets in Nacogdoches is starting to take its familiar shape as crews work to complete the tower's bowl plate by plate.

This was a week for remembering those who put themselves in harm's way for us. I came face to face with many of those who have served our country Tuesday night at the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet and again on Wednesday at various Veterans Day events.

As the holidays near closer and closer, I'm sure everyone's schedule is going to fill up with get-togethers, events and holiday parties.

Another interesting interview which appeared in the Redland Herald 21 July 1938 was with W. W. Alvis, age 97.

Early voting in the state constitutional and city charter amendments elections ended Friday, and those still interested in exercising their right to vote in the current election will have just one more chance on Tuesday, Nov.

LUFKIN/NACOGDOCHES/SHEVEPORT - Folks in Lufkin, Nacogdoches and Shreveport are hoping for no more rain after storms absolutely pounded those three cities Thursday.

I'm so sick of this rain! Don't even get me started. But luckily it's supposed to clear up just in time for the weekend, with temperatures dipping into the low 40s - perfect weather to get out and see some entertainment! Tonight Ryan Davis and Stacey Steger come to Destin's Martini Bar in downtown Lufkin to perform their original tunes, which are ...

About 5,000 customers of one electric company lost power, thanks to a Friday morning storm.

Nearing its 50th anniversary, the 4-H program has provided young people hands on learning in a wide range of areas.

Lufkin, Angelina County and everybody else in Deep East Texas are fortunate to have the cultural offerings that are available to us: the Texas Forestry Museum, the Museum of East Texas and the Temple Theater , to name a few.

If there was a Chocoholics Anonymous chapter, I would be one of their charter members.

Criminal mischief, 1000 block of Harris Street. The back windshield of a vehicle was broken out.

In a lease 7.5 miles south from Nacogdoches, in the Red Land, North Field, the Jaguar Gas Unit 1 Well No.

Deadly conduct, 1400 block of Martsinville Road. A man started yelling at everyone to leave a party.

Congratulations to the SFA Charter School, Douglass ISD and Central Heights Elementary School for earning an "exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency.

Have you gotten caught by a low underpass? I picked up a load of wooden pallets in Garrison, TX early in the morning and was traveling back to Houston with the intent of getting unloaded that day.