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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Texas Department of Transportation Lufkin District Weekly Update

Community

Black hens, loud crows and the hawk overhead: what East Texas flock keepers keep noticing

Farm & Garden

Ready to Print: What To Have Ready Before You Call A Print Shop

Business

Re-gifting With Care: A Heartfelt Way to Share Joy

Community

Rachel Lauren - December 19, 2024

Today is National Re-gifting Day. You may be thinking that re-gifting is too cheap, but when giving people gifts, it's not about the money--it's...

Digital Detox: Taking a Break From Technology

Health

Rachel Lauren - December 17, 2024

In an age where technology connects us to the world and powers nearly every aspect of our lives, it’s easy to overlook the toll...

Wreaths Across America: Laying Wreaths to Honor and Remember Our Fallen Veterans

Community

Rachel Lauren - December 13, 2024

The tradition of Wreaths Across America - Laying Wreaths is extremely important. It's important to remember and honor those who served our country and...

National Day of Gingerbread Houses

Food

Rachel Lauren - December 12, 2024

A Look Into the Gingerbread House's Past Gingerbread first arrived in Europe around 992 AD, thanks to Gregory of Nicopolis, an Armenian monk who introduced...

Christmas is Near and the Festivities Are Here

Counties

Rachel Lauren - December 10, 2024

Christmas is only 15 days away! Crazy, right? It feels as though last Christmas was just the other day, but now it is already...

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Texas Department of Transportation Lufkin District Weekly Update

Diana De Leon Bon - October 5, 2026

Black hens, loud crows and the hawk overhead: what East Texas flock keepers keep noticing

Farm & Garden October 5, 2026

Do black chickens really lose fewer birds to hawks? Do crows guard a flock? What the evidence says, and what actually keeps hens safe in East Texas.

Ready to Print: What To Have Ready Before You Call A Print Shop

Business October 5, 2026

Janet Conner kicks off her print column with the five things every shop needs for a real estimate, and how long jobs take.

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.

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Texas Department of Transportation Lufkin District Weekly Update

Community October 5, 2026

Good afternoon, Below is a description of the work planned...

Black hens, loud crows and the hawk overhead: what East Texas flock keepers keep noticing

Farm & Garden October 5, 2026

Do black chickens really lose fewer birds to hawks? Do crows guard a flock? What the evidence says, and what actually keeps hens safe in East Texas.

Ready to Print: What To Have Ready Before You Call A Print Shop

Business October 5, 2026

Janet Conner kicks off her print column with the five things every shop needs for a real estimate, and how long jobs take.

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