Lufkin News Archives

State and Lukin authorities are investigating after a dialysis center reported a spike in deaths and life-threatening complications. via KOHM-FM Lubbock

A vehicle found Monday that is believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident early Saturday appeared to have damage consistent with that wreck and another wreck it was involved in a couple hours ... via News-journal.com

A local business was struck by burglars in late March and Crime Stoppers needs your help to match the evidence to the thief. via Lufkin Daily News

In response to Mr. Martin's letter "Solution or Problem" Lufkin Daily News, April 19, 2008, it is truly a great shame that there is such a strong presence in support of government regulation in hopes of curing ... via The Lufkin Daily News

“They did that with information from us and with knowledge of our patents”

An East Texas jury has awarded a Dallas business $66 million in a patent infringement case against Clear Channel Communications Inc. via San Antonio Express-News

“The way he was laying, I knew I couldn't touch him”

An Angelina County jury has sentenced a Lufkin woman to six months in state jail to be followed by a 10-year probated sentence for aggravated assault and criminally negligent homicide in connection with a fatal ... via The Lufkin Daily News

“I have done work to encourage fund-raising with the Methodist Hospital”

Former East Texas congressman Charlie Wilson, the inspiration for the major motion picture "Charlie Wilson's War," has enjoyed promoting the film's DVD but is ready for the excitement to end. via News-journal.com

Texas. What's in a name? Perhaps a whole linguistic misunderstanding. You may have heard that the name comes from the Spanish name for the Tejas Indian tribe or kingdom. via San Antonio Express-News

“Slow down before it's too late.”

A 24-year-old Lufkin man arrested Tuesday for having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old Hudson student had recently taught drumline for the Hudson High School band, said law enforcement and Hudson ISD ... via The Lufkin Daily News

“Keeping those kids ... close to their community is important.”

' The head of the Texas Youth Commission says he's taking steps to regionalize the agency - ' moving inmates closer to their hometowns - ' as state lawmakers continue to press officials to improve the embattled ... via Times Record News

An Angelina County state prosecutor said Tuesday that the state is seeking the death penalty for a Lufkin man accused of shooting and killing his pregnant girlfriend at the couple's home more than a year ago. via The Daily Sentinel

“She said that she is not guilty of this offense”

A Huntington teacher turned herself in to the Angelina County Jail today on charges she had sexual contact with a 17-year-old student. via The Lufkin Daily News

A Carthage man was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to the death of a 4-year-old boy almost a year ago. via Lufkin Daily News

“The law is clear: when the program costs area jobs, the contract should be terminated and (it should) not have been signed in the first place”

A Kingwood-based trailer company's prison labor contract that may have contributed to the downfall of Lufkin Industries' Trailer Division will be suspended in 90 days unless the company levels the playing field ... via The Lufkin Daily News

“It's something we have never experienced before, but we are all working together to do the best we can”

Three Lufkin Child Protective Services workers are helping interview and look after more than 400 children taken into state custody Saturday, stemming from allegations of child abuse within a West Texas ... via The Lufkin Daily News

Staff file photo by Danny Mogle Wet weather is likely in East Texas from Tuesday through Thursday, with the risk of flooding rains and severe weather. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

“We will be serving lunch sponsored by Brookshire Brothers and handing out awards to the groups who have cleaned the most. This is an event that the entire county participates in.”

To all Texas motorists: Stop littering on our highways! If only for one day... That's the message behind the annual Texas Trash-Off, a statewide affair happening today and sponsored by Keep Texas Beautiful and ... via The Lufkin Daily News

“The AHMIT was in place to support Texas Task Force 1 and Texas Military Forces who would respond to additional flooding.”

In response to flooding in the Lufkin area, the Governor's Division of Emergency Management has activated one of its new Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

“We also need toiletries; anything from napkins to toothbrushes and toothpaste.”

A Red Cross volunteer unloaded water and supplies from a trailer Monday for victims of flooding in San Augustine. via News-journal.com

A few weeks ago, Lufkin's Jay Cormier shared two chicken recipes. While reading them, I noticed they were from "A Cajun Country Kitchen" cookbook, and that Jay was the author. via The Lufkin Daily News

“This historical structure would be positively renovated and would help in attracting a desirable demographic to downtown as well as assist in the restoration of the Main Street area”

Lufkin city council members today will consider a request for a tax abatement on proposed improvements to the Angelina Hotel. via The Lufkin Daily News