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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Jasper’s McMurry MediPlex Opens with Specialty Clinics and An Air Rescue Base

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Angelina College’s Eight-Week Fall Classes Start Oct. 14

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The Forest That Grew Back

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SpringFest at Downtown Lufkin with Family Fun for All

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Rachel Lauren - March 1, 2025

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12th, as downtown Lufkin transforms into a springtime celebration from 11 AM to 3 PM. The Plaza at...

Strengthen Your Relationship With These Financial Tips

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Rachel Lauren - February 28, 2025

(StatePoint) Issues around money can put a strain on any couple. However, financial experts say that a strong relationship can be cultivated with financial...

Answering the Call: Volunteer Fire Departments Keep Rural Communities Safe

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Rachel Lauren - February 26, 2025

When emergencies happen in our small towns, it's often our neighbors who show up to help. Volunteer firefighters drop whatever they're doing - dinner...

Spring’s Colorful Canvas: Where to Find Beautiful Wildflowers Across the Region

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Rachel Lauren - February 25, 2025

When winter says goodbye, our countryside wakes up with beautiful colors everywhere you look. Bright bluebonnets, pretty primroses, and many other wildflowers turn ordinary...

Rails Through the Pines: The Founding and Growth of Lufkin

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Rachel Lauren - February 24, 2025

The story of Lufkin begins where many Texas town stories do—with the arrival of the railroad. In 1882, as steel rails cut through the...

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Jasper’s McMurry MediPlex Opens with Specialty Clinics and An Air Rescue Base

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Angelina College’s Eight-Week Fall Classes Start Oct. 14

Education October 8, 2026

Students who missed the first fall start at Angelina College have until Oct. 13 to register for eight-week Fall 2 classes in Lufkin.

The Forest That Grew Back

Arts & Culture October 8, 2026

Ninety years ago next month, Franklin Roosevelt signed four proclamations creating national forests out of East Texas land nobody wanted. The story of how the pineywoods were cut down and grown back sits in a lake at Ratcliff.

Eight Ribbon Cuttings Fill the Lufkin Chamber’s October Calendar

Business October 7, 2026

The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber has eight ribbon cuttings on the books this month, plus headshot sessions, a luncheon and a Lunch & Learn on AI.

A Decoy Show, A Tent Sale, and Alumni Karaoke Fill Saturday in Houston County

Community October 7, 2026

The Crockett chamber has three things on October 10 alone, plus a full week at Stesti in Lovelady and two shows at Camp Street Cafe.

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Texas Forest Country Living is a digital online magazine featuring the lifestyle and community of the Texas Forest Country region. The Counties include Angelina County, Nacogdoches County, Sabine County, Tyler County, Newton County, San Jacinto County, San Augustine County, Jasper County, Houston County, Shelby County, Trinity County and Polk County

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Jasper’s McMurry MediPlex Opens with Specialty Clinics and An Air Rescue Base

Community October 8, 2026

The Dr. Ron A. McMurry MediPlex in Jasper was dedicated Oct. 7. It houses dermatology, pain management and pediatric care, plus an air rescue base.

Angelina College’s Eight-Week Fall Classes Start Oct. 14

Education October 8, 2026

Students who missed the first fall start at Angelina College have until Oct. 13 to register for eight-week Fall 2 classes in Lufkin.

The Forest That Grew Back

Arts & Culture October 8, 2026

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