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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Lufkin’s Bistro 2026 Rescheduled for November 7

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More than 40 years in the hives: Karen Mitchell on East Texas bees and honey

Farm & Garden

Angelina College Athletics Weekly Update

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Thanksgiving Delights: 7 Desserts Just for You

Community

Rachel Lauren - October 21, 2024

Good Food, Happy Family Thanksgiving is a day most people look forward to. There's family fun, Friendsgivings, the fall weather--which we're all thankful for--and most...

Giving Back to the Community During the Holiday Season

Community

Rachel Lauren - October 17, 2024

Have a Giving Heart With Halloween just around the corner, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's aren't so far behind either. It's really fun to receive...

Ribbon Cutting: South First Street Revitalization

Community

Rachel Lauren - October 15, 2024

Construction for Months As you all know, downtown Lufkin has been under construction since April. Because of the rain, it dragged the project on for...

Arts Ball: Speakeasy in Nacogdoches, Texas

Arts & Culture

Rachel Lauren - October 10, 2024

Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative Brief History Located in Nacogdoches, Texas and founded by CC Conn in February 2019, the Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative’s mission is two-fold: Increase...

Spooky Season is Here

Arts & Culture

Rachel Lauren - October 8, 2024

The Spooky Season is Kicking off It feels like just yesterday was New Year's Day of 2024, and now it's already October with the holidays...

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Lufkin’s Bistro 2026 Rescheduled for November 7

Misty Boggs - October 1, 2026

More than 40 years in the hives: Karen Mitchell on East Texas bees and honey

Farm & Garden September 30, 2026

Karen Mitchell started keeping bees in the early 1980s to help her dad's garden. Four decades later, she's still at it and teaching others.

Angelina College Athletics Weekly Update

Community September 29, 2026

(Dinner at the Diamond photos by Elliott Winston and...

Capitol Update: Preparing for the Next State Budget

Government September 25, 2026

For most of us, September means settling into school...

Drug-Free All Stars Meeting with Lufkin Parks and Recreation

Community September 25, 2026

The Drug-Free All Stars of Angelina County, funded by...

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Lufkin’s Bistro 2026 Rescheduled for November 7

Community October 1, 2026

Visit Lufkin has moved Bistro 2026 from Oct. 3 to Saturday, Nov. 7 in Downtown Lufkin. Tickets and reserved tables carry over.

More than 40 years in the hives: Karen Mitchell on East Texas bees and honey

Farm & Garden September 30, 2026

Karen Mitchell started keeping bees in the early 1980s to help her dad's garden. Four decades later, she's still at it and teaching others.

Angelina College Athletics Weekly Update

Community September 29, 2026

(Dinner at the Diamond photos by Elliott Winston and...

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