Rep. Trent Ashby

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Trent Ashby is honored to be representing District 57 in the Texas House of Representatives. House District 57 includes Angelina, Houston, Leon, Madison, San Augustine and Trinity Counties. He can be reached at (512) 463-0508, (936)634-2762, or by email at trentashby@house.state.tx.us.

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Chamber’s new Reverse Raffle Remix puts $10,000 on the line Oct. 17

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Free Oct. 13 Webinar Looks at Cutting Winter Feed Costs with Forage Brassicas

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Fall is The Time to Tackle Fire Ants in East Texas

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Capitol Update: Building Toward the Next Legislative Session

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Rep. Trent Ashby - March 30, 2026

As we approach Easter Sunday, Christians across East Texas and around the world are reminded of the hope and renewal that comes with the...

Capitol Update: County Fair Season Returns as Texas Economy Continues to Grow

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Rep. Trent Ashby - March 16, 2026

Deep East Texas is finally warming up, and that means Spring is upon us! The return of warm weather also signals that county fair...

Capitol Update: $1.4B Investment to Strengthen Rural Health Care in Deep East Texas

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Rep. Trent Ashby - January 2, 2026

With the holidays officially behind us, I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year! As we turn the page on one year...

Capitol Update: Reflecting on Faith, Safety, and Service This Christmas

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Rep. Trent Ashby - December 19, 2025

As we approach the celebration of Christmas, I’m reminded how easy it can be to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of...

Capitol Update: Lawmakers Address Return of the New World Screwworm

Farm & Garden

Rep. Trent Ashby - December 8, 2025

Every now and then, something reminds us just how connected we are to the land, the livestock, and the rural communities that make Texas...

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Chamber’s new Reverse Raffle Remix puts $10,000 on the line Oct. 17

Bobbie Langston - October 2, 2026

Free Oct. 13 Webinar Looks at Cutting Winter Feed Costs with Forage Brassicas

Events October 2, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife hosts a free Oct. 13 Zoom session on grazing turnips, kale and rape to cut winter feed bills. Registration is open.

Fall is The Time to Tackle Fire Ants in East Texas

Farm & Garden October 2, 2026

Cary Sims on why a broadcast bait beats treating the mounds you can see, and how to time a fall application.

$3 million in federal funding will study the US 59 gap between Nacogdoches and Lufkin

Community October 2, 2026

Federal money will pay for a feasibility study and environmental clearance on US 59 between Nacogdoches and Lufkin, the first step toward I-69.

Zavalla gets $5.39 million to replace its failing water system

Community October 2, 2026

The Texas Water Development Board approved $5.39 million in forgiven funding for new lines, a well, pumps and tanks in Zavalla. No repayment required.

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Chamber’s new Reverse Raffle Remix puts $10,000 on the line Oct. 17

Community October 2, 2026

The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber's first Reverse Raffle Remix is Saturday, Oct. 17 at The Grand on First. The last ticket standing wins $10,000.

Free Oct. 13 Webinar Looks at Cutting Winter Feed Costs with Forage Brassicas

Events October 2, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife hosts a free Oct. 13 Zoom session on grazing turnips, kale and rape to cut winter feed bills. Registration is open.

Fall is The Time to Tackle Fire Ants in East Texas

Farm & Garden October 2, 2026

Cary Sims on why a broadcast bait beats treating the mounds you can see, and how to time a fall application.

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