Joe W. Elliott House will be hosting Pups in the Pines Dog Show on November 5, 2022 at 11:00 after the Hospice in the Pines Memorial Walk. There will be three categories that you can register for. Dog Parade, Best Dressed and Best Trickster. Each category is $5.00 or you can enter all three for $10.00. For more information about this event please call Kim Herman at 936-632-1514 or email kherman@hospiceinthepines.org To register please click on the link https://forms.gle/nZyWCj8NWjESMVco6.
Hospice in the Pines 19th Annual Memorial Walk (Angelina County)
Hospice in the Pines is hosting the 19th Annual Memorial Walk. During the walk everyone can reflect and remanence loved ones that have been lost. The walk will be held on November 5th at the Joe W. Elliott House, 220 Gene Samford, Lufkin, TX. Registration is free and begins at 8:30am and the walk begins at 9:00am. Shirts can be purchased for this event and the cost is $10 for youth, $15 for adults and $17 for adult extended sizes. These can be purchased at Hospice in the Pines 1504 W. Frank Ave, Lufkin or call Kelli McCleskey at 936-632-1514 or online at www.hospiceinthepines.org. To registration can be done online at https://forms.gle/zvHfu4KPPbrDbkX49.
Angelina College Athletics Weekly Update
Angelina College Soccer:
This past week proved a wild one for both AC soccer teams. On Wednesday, AC’s teams swept Northeast Texas Community College, with the No. 12 Lady Roadrunners beating the Lady Eagles 3-1 behind two goals from Camila Montero and another from Marlene Flores.
The Roadrunner men, ranked No. 4 nationally heading into Wednesday’s match, needed two overtimes to hold off NTCC’s Eagles by a 5-4 final. Despite a lightning-quick start to the match – AC’s Omar Mora scored just eight seconds after the opening kickoff – the Roadrunners found themselves battling back after the Eagles rallied from a 4-1 deficit to even the score by the end of regulation. Juan Lopez added to his career scoring goals with his 14th of the season – and the 27th of his career, another AC record. The match made it to the second overtime before the Roadrunners’ Simon Nyamudakarira banged home a deflection for the game winner.
On Saturday, both AC soccer teams celebrated Sophomore Day, with players hitting the field with family, friends and other escorts. The Lady Roadrunners handled Jacksonville College in a 4-0 final, with Julia Tamasy, Alyson Gallagher, Abigail Davila and Esperanza Cuevas scoring for AC.
AC’s men suffered a heartbreaking loss in the nightcap, falling to Jacksonville College 2-1 in double overtime. The Jaguars hit a golden goal with just 14 seconds remaining in the second extra period. The loss marked just the second for the No. 4 Roadrunners in this 2022 season.
Prior to each match on Saturday, AC’s Soccer programs honored their respective sophomores on Sophomore Day. The Lady ‘Runners recognized their 16 sophomores: Alexandra Nunez, Alyssa Briones, Yancy Quijano, Abi Hearn, Liliana Clase, Julia Tamasy, Emilie Dueck, Camila Montero, Idalia Hernandez, Tatyanna Guzman, Audrey Gallagher, Alyson Gallagher, Aliyah Bustamante, Astrid Mencia, Alexa Ramirez and Madison Wetzig.
In the late game, the Roadrunners honored their 13 sophomore men in a pre-game ceremony, recognizing Jorge Gonzalez, Scott Gray, Jose Bojorquez, Shamour McLean, Brian Obaseki, Juan Lopez, Francies Galdino, Jaheim Brown, Andre Rich, Wilondja Loni, Aldair Chaves, Simon Nyamudakarira and Georgios Theodoulidis.
Saturday’s matches marked the end of the regular season for both AC soccer teams, who will now embark on the road to what they hope will be a trip to the national tournament. The Roadrunners will open the postseason on Wednesday, as the team hosts Northeast Texas Community College at home. The time will be announced later.
On Friday, the Lady Roadrunners will host Blinn College in a playoff match scheduled for a 2 p.m. kickoff at the Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
Angelina College Basketball
Yes, it’s (almost) officially basketball season. The Roadrunner men’s team will host a scrimmage at noon on Friday, Oct. 28 against Jarvis College at Shands Gymnasium on the AC campus. Then, on Tuesday, Nov. 1, the regular season tips off with the Lady Roadrunners hosting Hill College at 6 p.m. at Shands Gymnasium. The very next night (Nov. 2), the Roadrunner men will host NBL College Prep at Shands Gymnasium in a 7 p.m. tip-off.
Angelina College Softball:
The Lady Roadrunner softball team will host a Recruiting Camp starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the softball field on the AC campus. The camp is geared toward high school juniors and seniors who are hoping to join the Lady ‘Runner softball program.
For registration and other information, visit angelinaathletics.com or click on the provided link ( a QR code is provided on the attached graphic): https://angelina.prestosports.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/acsbrecruitingcampoct29
The email address for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu.
Traffic Switch Planned In Major Construction Project
Motorists can expect to see traffic switched to a newly constructed roadway in coming days on a major construction project south of Zavalla.
Traffic will be switched to newly constructed roadway on the south end of a construction project that is currently underway from near FM 1270, south of Zavalla in Angelina County, to the Jasper County line. Both lanes of traffic will be switched onto new roadway from Ernest Smith Road to the county line. The change in traffic pattern will allow crews to begin reconstruction of the existing lanes through this area of the project.
Drewery Construction Co., Inc., Nacogdoches TX, is serving as contractor for the $37.8 million project that includes construction of new roadway and reconstruction of existing roadway in a 7.3-mile section of US 69 south. This project is expected to be completed in mid-2023, weather permitting.
Motorists approaching US 69 from existing farm roads, county roads and private driveways are urged to be alert to the new driving pattern as they enter the roadway.
Motorists driving through this work zone are urged to reduce speed and obey all traffic control devices. Stay alert to moving equipment and workers near the lanes of traffic as work progresses.
This project was designed to enhance the safety of US 69, which is also a designated hurricane evacuation route.
For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or call (936) 633-4395.
Angelina College Softball Holding Recruiting Camp
Camp on October 29, 2022 is Open to High School Juniors and Seniors
Angelina College’s Lady Roadrunner softball team has made two trips to the national tournament, winning a national title in 2014 and finishing as national runners-up in 2019.
The program has become one of the best in the nation over the past few years, with numerous AC players have gone on to compete at the university levels.
now the team is looking for future players to help build even more success.
The Lady ‘Runners will host a Recruitment Camp starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Angelina College softball field on the AC campus. Prospective players in high school grades 11 and 12 are invited.
The fee is $50 for pre-registration and $75 on the day of the event, when registration will take place on the field at 8:15 a.m.
Coaches will grade players on various softball skill levels. Players are asked to bring their own softball equipment (gloves, cleats, bats, catcher’s gear, etc.) and water bottles.
The camps will focus on skill evaluation only; depending on the number of attendants, there may be a brief scrimmage. Staff will grade on running, arm strength, fielding, hitting and power. Pitchers will throw brief bullpens in order to evaluate pitching skills.
Mostly, the camp is intended to find the right players for the Angelina College Lady Roadrunner softball program. To register, visit the Angelina College Athletics page (www.angelinaathletics.com) and look for the graphic containing the QR code, or simply click the provided link. For further information, contact head coach Brette Kohring at bkohring@angelina.edu.
Angelina College Athletics Weekly Update
Angelina College Soccer:
AC’s soccer teams were on the road again this past week, and both the women and men picked up big wins to maintain their positions in the Region XIV conference standings.
On Wednesday, the Roadrunners used a Juan Lopez goal to take a 1-0 win over Coastal Bend Community College in Beeville. Then, on Saturday, Lopez notched two more goals in AC’s 3-1 at Paris Junior College. Jaheim Brown added a goal for the No. 7 Roadrunners, now 12-1-1, 10-1-1 on the season.
Lopez extended his single-season program record for goals scored to 14, giving him 27 for his AC career – good enough for the all-time record for career goals scored.
The No. 11 Lady Roadrunners enjoyed a rare night off on Wednesday before embarking to Paris to face Paris Junior College on Saturday. AC’s ladies got goals from Liliane Clase – her 13th of the season, another single-season record for AC soccer. Marlene Flores and Aliyah Bustamante also scored for the Lady ‘Runners, now 11-2-1, 10-1 on the season.
AC’s soccer teams will wrap up the regular season with a pair of home stands this week. AC will host Northeast Texas Community College in a Wednesday doubleheader scheduled for the women’s 5 p.m. kickoff on Wednesday, with the men hosting the NTCC Eagles at 7:30 p.m.
On Saturday, the Lady Roadrunners and Roadrunners will close out the regular season with home games against Jacksonville College. The Lady ‘Runners kick off at 5 p.m., and the ‘Runners will follow at 7:30 p.m. The teams will celebrate Sophomore Day during pre-game ceremonies.
The Region XIV conference tournament will open with the women’s quarterfinals on Friday, Oct. 28. The men’s quarterfinals will take place on Saturday, Oct. 29. At present, both AC teams are scheduled to host those first-round games. We’ll keep you updated as the dates draw near.
Angelina College Baseball:
Currently, the Roadrunners are scheduled to host Alvin College at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 at Poland Stadium on the AC campus. Of course, that will depend on the weather. Tuesday will mark the AC baseball team’s final Fall Ball game of the season.
Angelina College Softball:
AC’s softball team also is winding down its fall schedule. The team will host an intrasquad scrimmage starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22 before traveling to Texas A&M Commerce-Corpus Christi on Saturday.
Heads-up:
Believe it or not, basketball season is right on top of us. Both the Lady Roadrunners and Roadrunners have been busy with scrimmage schedules, and the Roadrunner men’s team will host a home scrimmage against Jarvise College at noon on Friday, Oct. 28. The regular season tips off on Nov. 1, and the Lady Roadrunners will play host to Hill College in the season opener at Shands Gymnasium at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The Roadrunners’ season opener will feature a home game against NBL College Select at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
This past week, Region XIV held its basketball Media Day at Trinity Valley Community College, with AC coaches Byron Coleman and J.J. Montgomery in attendance. In the annual coaches’ polls, the Roadrunner men were picked to finish fourth in the East Zone, while the Lady Roadrunners were picked to finish third in the conference.
A Weekend of Fun
To offer hope, healthier lives, and freedom from foot-related illnesses for kids in Uganda, we encourage you to go run in the 1K and 5K run! During the race, participants are doused with color at various stations, ending with one final color celebration at the finish line!
You do not want to miss the 37th Annual Wolf Creek Car Truck and Bike Show! It will be a sight to see so you will want to be there!
Houston County’s biggest event each year is the Grapeland Peanut Festival, a fun-filled day of activities taking place throughout Grapeland. There will be booths and more! don’t miss out on this great opportunity to have fun!
Enjoy a “Comedy Canine Cabaret,” for ALL ages, featuring dogs that were in shelters before becoming showstoppers. If you’re a dog person, this is the event for you!
These are not the only events happening. Don’t miss out on opportune times to hangout and have fun with you family and friends! Go see our events page to see what else is happening!
Detour Planned on Diboll Relief Route Project
A local major construction project will see a detour put in place for motorists beginning next week that will impact local traffic.
Work on the Diboll Relief Route will include a detour on Conner Road beginning Monday. Motorists should access Morris Road to access US 59. Message boards and signs are in place to alert motorists and local traffic.
The $140.1 million construction project was approved by Texas Transportation Commissioners in December 2019. The 5-year project is on track for completion in 2025.
“Much of the work on the Diboll Relief Route is out of view from those traveling US 59, but local traffic has been impacted several times,” said Rhonda Oaks, public information officer. “With this lane closure on Conner, local traffic will need to detour as construction continues to move toward the north end of the 8-mile project.”
Crews continue to place concrete panels on creek bridges, work on approach slabs and drill shafts. Embankment is being placed at Lumberjack Drive, and at FM 1818. Bridge rail rebar on southbound bridges and drains in various project areas are also being constructed.
Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructures, a global company headquartered in Spain, is serving as contractor for the project. Work includes construction of a new freeway location for US 59 that is being built to interstate standards from FM 2108 to 1.1 mile south of White Oak Creek.
Motorists should stay alert near the project limits for equipment, trucks and workers entering the project area. Local traffic is urged to obey all traffic control and detours within the project.
For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or call (936) 633-4395.
AC Athletics Weekly Update
Here’s your wrap-up for this past week, along with this week’s schedule. AC’s soccer teams suffered a pair of heartbreaking losses to nationally ranked Tyler teams on Wednesday, but bounced back with big wins over Blinn College on Saturday.
In addition, AC Softball held its first-ever Alumni Game Sunday at the Lady Roadrunner softball complex in Lufkin.
AC SOCCER:
Both AC Soccer teams suffered excruciating heart-breaking losses on Wednesday against nationally ranked Tyler Junior College teams.
The No. 11 Lady Roadrunners, for the second time this season, pushed the No. 2 Lady Apaches to overtime before falling 1-0 – the second time the Lady ‘Runners have fallen to the higher-ranked Lady Apaches in extra periods this season.
On the same night, the No. 5 Roadrunners fell to the Apaches 2-1 on a late Tyler JC goal.
On Saturday, however, both AC teams bounced back with home wins over Blinn College. The Lady Roadrunners used goals from Marlene Flores and Emilie Dueck to blank the Lady Bucs 2-0 at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
In the nightcap, the No. 5 Roadrunners took down the Bucs by a 4-2 score, with Juan Lopez scoring twice and Andre Rich and Omar Mora adding goals in the win.
AC’s soccer teams will next play at home on Wednesday, Oct. 19 vs. Northeast Texas Community College.
AC BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL:
AC SOFTBALL: AC Softball hosted its first-ever Alumni Game on Sunday, Oct. 9. Several former Lady ‘Runners appeared for the gathering, which featured several former players – including some from the 2019 National Runners-up Team – along with other former Lady Roadrunners.
AC Softball next will host a Nitro 18-U squad at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Larry Phillips Family Athletics Complex on the AC campus.
AC BASEBALL: The Roadrunner baseball team will wrap up its Fall Ball schedule with home games on Tues. (Oct. 18) vs. Alvin College and a Sat., Oct. 22 home game against the Houston Thunder.
Woodland Heights Primary Care at Diboll Welcomes New Provider
Woodland Heights Medical Center is happy to announce the addition of Nurse Practitioner Amanda Allen to Woodland Heights Primary Care at Diboll.
Amanda Allen is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in general and preventative medicine for patients 13 years and over. She provides annual physicals, school and sports physicals, preventive care, geriatric medicine, as well as care for acute illness and chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. She is also stroke certified through the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing. As a native of East Texas, Amanda believes in the care of the patient as a whole – physical, mental and spiritual. Her focus is her education, and disease prevention.
“Having grown up in Corrigan, East Texas is my home,” states Allen. “I am so excited for the opportunity to provide healthcare for my friends and neighbors both in Diboll and beyond.”
Woodland Heights Primary Care is located at 202 S. Temple Dr. in Diboll. Amanda will begin seeing patients on October 17. For more information or to make an appointment, call 936-829-6000 or visit WHMedicalGroup.com. Walk-in appointments are also welcome.