The Lufkin Daily News

24/09/2025

A project that has been five years in the making came to fruition as Gattefossé held its inauguration and ribbon cutting at its Lufkin facility Tuesday morning. (Story by JOSH HAVARD/The Lufkin Daily News)

A project that has been five years in the making came to fruition as Gattefossé held its inauguration and ribbon cutting at its Lufkin facility Tuesday morning.

24/09/2025

ZAVALLA — Student attendance, academic performance and athletic facility needs topped the agenda as Zavalla ISD trustees met Monday night, where administrators reported encouraging gains but also pointed to areas still needing improvement. (Story by RUBEN IBARRA JR./The Lufkin Daily News)

ZAVALLA — Student attendance, academic performance and athletic facility needs topped the agenda as Zavalla ISD trustees met Monday night, where administrators reported encouraging gains but also pointed to areas

23/09/2025

Texas State Forest Festival hosts fun run

The Texas State Forest Festival hosted its 5K & Fun Run over the weekend.

23/09/2025

Miranda's Place women's shelter to host Decades Prom at Burke City Hall (Story by WILLIAM LANIGAN/The Lufkin Daily News)

Heather Smith is the founder and executive director of Miranda’s Place, a women’s shelter that opened its doors in January.

23/09/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: The city of Lufkin Street Department will temporarily close Lufkin Avenue between First Street and Cotton Square Thursday to accommodate utility work. Oncor Electric crews will be working in front of the Perry Building, and access in the area will be restricted during the operation. Please plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time. Pedestrian access may be limited near the work zone. Work is expected to be completed by end of day Thursday, weather permitting.

23/09/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: On Wednesday, the south lane of the eastbound side of Frank Avenue will be temporarily closed to accommodate the contractors in the demolition of the former jail facility adjacent to the roadway. City crews will close the designated lane at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, with plans to reopen it at about 10 p.m. the same day. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and exercise caution near the work zone.

23/09/2025

Lufkin ISD confirmed through a statement Tuesday morning that an unloaded firearm was brought onto the Lufkin Middle School campus on Friday, Sept. 12. Lufkin ISD said the incident was reported near the end of the school day Monday and investigated immediately by school officials and law enforcement.
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23/09/2025

The Drug-Free All Stars of Angelina County, funded by a grant from TxDOT, recently held their September meeting at Lufkin Parks and Recreation.

23/09/2025

A program that started in November aimed at helping former students finish up their studies has been successful as 382 students have reenrolled and five have graduated. (Story by WILL LANIGAN/The Lufkin Daily News)

The Angelina College board of trustees met Monday evening inside the college’s administrative boardroom. Board vice president Joey Garza called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., followed by a

23/09/2025

READY? OK! Check out a gallery of photos from the 41st Texas State Forest Festival’s East Texas Cheerleading & Pom/Dance Championships Sunday.
The Central High School cheerleaders came away with first place for their performance in the Varsity High School Division for 2-3A and 4A schools. Hudson High School finished second in that category, while Huntington High School finished third.
In the Middle School Division 3-5A and 6A category, Lufkin Middle School won first for its game day routine. Garrison High School won first place in the 1-1A and 2A division.
In the Middle School Division 2-3A and 4A category, Hudson Middle School won first for its performance, followed by Huntington Middle School, Central Junior High, Pineywoods Community Academy Middle School and Diboll Junior High.
Hudson High School’s game day performance won the Showmanship Cheer award, while Hudson Middle School’s jazz routine won the Showmanship Pom award. (Photos courtesy of the Texas State Forest Festival)

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23/09/2025