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Fall is The Time to Tackle Fire Ants in East Texas

2 hours ago

Cary Sims on why a broadcast bait beats treating the mounds you can see, and how to time a fall application.

$3 million in federal funding will study the US 59 gap between Nacogdoches and Lufkin

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Federal money will pay for a feasibility study and environmental clearance on US 59 between Nacogdoches and Lufkin, the first step toward I-69.

Zavalla gets $5.39 million to replace its failing water system

3 hours ago

The Texas Water Development Board approved $5.39 million in forgiven funding for new lines, a well, pumps and tanks in Zavalla. No repayment required.

Crockett’s October fills up, and the Christmas dates are set

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Houston County's October runs from a Lufkin luncheon to a Lovelady music festival, and Crockett has locked in its parade and Christmas dates.

Ways to Commemorate Black History Month

Education

Megan Whitworth - February 3, 2017

February, which is Black History Month, is a great opportunity for schools and individuals to turn their focus toward an important aspect of American...

Blinn’s Lady Bucs Beat Lady Roadrunners

Sports

Gary Stallard - January 19, 2017

Angelina College’s Lady Roadrunners already had a tall task facing them with the loss of their best player. With La’Neique Nealey, who leads the...

Top Photos of 2016 – Part 1

Arts & Culture

Megan Whitworth - December 30, 2016

As 2016 is coming to a close, Content Producer Grace Baldwin and I took a trip back through the year to see the photos...

Spotlight: Kathy Conn of Dottie Loo

Life

Megan Whitworth - December 29, 2016

Editor’s Note: I met Kathy Conn three months ago when I started working at MSGPR. She is our office manager; however, through conversation I...

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Fall is The Time to Tackle Fire Ants in East Texas

Bobbie Langston - October 2, 2026

$3 million in federal funding will study the US 59 gap between Nacogdoches and Lufkin

Community October 2, 2026

Federal money will pay for a feasibility study and environmental clearance on US 59 between Nacogdoches and Lufkin, the first step toward I-69.

Zavalla gets $5.39 million to replace its failing water system

Community October 2, 2026

The Texas Water Development Board approved $5.39 million in forgiven funding for new lines, a well, pumps and tanks in Zavalla. No repayment required.

Crockett’s October fills up, and the Christmas dates are set

Community October 2, 2026

Houston County's October runs from a Lufkin luncheon to a Lovelady music festival, and Crockett has locked in its parade and Christmas dates.

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.

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Fall is The Time to Tackle Fire Ants in East Texas

Farm & Garden October 2, 2026

Cary Sims on why a broadcast bait beats treating the mounds you can see, and how to time a fall application.

$3 million in federal funding will study the US 59 gap between Nacogdoches and Lufkin

Community October 2, 2026

Federal money will pay for a feasibility study and environmental clearance on US 59 between Nacogdoches and Lufkin, the first step toward I-69.

Zavalla gets $5.39 million to replace its failing water system

Community October 2, 2026

The Texas Water Development Board approved $5.39 million in forgiven funding for new lines, a well, pumps and tanks in Zavalla. No repayment required.

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