Rachel Lauren

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Rachel Lauren is a creative writer with Texas Forest Country Living, eager to go out and discover the undiscovered. Born in Lufkin, Texas, and apart of a family of 5, she graduated high school from LEAD Academy, a Christian co-op school, in may of 2024. While she has a passion for writing, she also loves photography.

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Angelina College Visual Arts Students Show Their Work Oct. 27 Through Nov. 11

Arts & Culture

Senior Expo, Chick-O-Treat and a Trick or Trot close out October in Lufkin

Community

Roadrunner Soccer Climbs to First Place in The Region XIV South Zone

Education

Spring Turkey Hunting Season: What You Need to Know

Outdoor

Rachel Lauren - March 13, 2025

As winter gives way to spring, hunters throughout the region are preparing for one of the most anticipated outdoor traditions of the year: turkey...

A Weekend Roundup of Events Across the Piney Woods

Events

Rachel Lauren - March 12, 2025

This weekend brings a heartwarming array of events to our communities, offering something special for everyone. Whether you're looking to make family memories, pursue...

When News of the Alamo Reached East Texas: The Untold Connection

Arts & Culture

Rachel Lauren - March 11, 2025

On March 11, 1836, two Bexar rancheros arrived in Gonzales with devastating news: the Alamo had fallen. General Sam Houston, who had just taken...

The Story Behind Our Changing Clocks: A History of Daylight Saving Time

Arts & Culture

Rachel Lauren - March 10, 2025

As residents across our region set their clocks forward this morning, few may know the fascinating history behind this twice-yearly time adjustment. Daylight Saving...

Spring Break Adventures: Discovering Hidden Gems in Our Backyard

Counties

Rachel Lauren - March 5, 2025

As March rolls in and dogwoods start to bloom, folks around here are figuring out what to do with the kids during Spring Break....

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Angelina College Visual Arts Students Show Their Work Oct. 27 Through Nov. 11

TFCL Story Agent - October 19, 2026

Senior Expo, Chick-O-Treat and a Trick or Trot close out October in Lufkin

Community October 19, 2026

Seven Lufkin and Angelina County events fill the last week of October, from the Senior Expo to a Halloween 5K.

Roadrunner Soccer Climbs to First Place in The Region XIV South Zone

Education October 19, 2026

Angelina College's men beat Texas Southmost 11-0 to take first in the Region XIV South Zone, and both soccer teams honored their sophomores.

Hudson Water Supply Lifts Boil Water Notice After Main Line Break

Community October 19, 2026

Hudson Water Supply rescinded its boil water notice at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, two days after a main line break. Tests came back negative.

Lufkin Author’s AI Book for Small Businesses Hits No. 1 on Two Amazon Lists

Business October 19, 2026

The 90-Day AI Advantage, by Lufkin businessman Lee Allen Miller, topped Amazon's Kindle Business Consulting and Information Technology lists.

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Angelina College Visual Arts Students Show Their Work Oct. 27 Through Nov. 11

Arts & Culture October 19, 2026

Student drawings, designs and paintings go up in the Angelina Center for the Arts Gallery, with a free reception at 6 p.m. Oct. 27.

Senior Expo, Chick-O-Treat and a Trick or Trot close out October in Lufkin

Community October 19, 2026

Seven Lufkin and Angelina County events fill the last week of October, from the Senior Expo to a Halloween 5K.

Roadrunner Soccer Climbs to First Place in The Region XIV South Zone

Education October 19, 2026

Angelina College's men beat Texas Southmost 11-0 to take first in the Region XIV South Zone, and both soccer teams honored their sophomores.

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