In a year unlike any other, it turns out even Santa and the Marines could use a little help.

Though the Capitol has been closed to the public for most of this year, my staff is hard at work preparing for the upcoming legislative session. Though the session will surely look different this year due to the ongoing global pandemic, we are still focused on the needs of the state and our …

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin donated three pallets’ worth of durable medical equipment supplies totaling $7,000 to Lufkin Independent School District just in time for GivingTuesday.

Hold on. Not yet.

I am thankful. Yes. I said it. And it’s not just a nod to Thanksgiving. I am so very thankful that I live in this community — one that is so warm, welcoming and caring.

Lufkin police took shooting suspect De’Undra Price into custody in Lufkin Land off Paul Avenue Tuesday afternoon, according to a press release from Jessica Pebsworth, communications director for the city of Lufkin.

Angelina Arts has unveiled its 2020-21 Schooltime Series “Growing and Learning Through the Arts” as part of its commitment to developing audiences and enriching the community.

Angelina Arts is bringing the holiday spirit to Lufkin with The 3 Redneck Tenors: Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR taking place in the historic downtown Pines Theater.

A lane closure is planned beginning Nov. 30 because of work on the Diboll relief route construction project in Diboll.

Envelopes for the Christian Information & Service Center’s annual fundraiser went out with The Lufkin Daily News’ weekend edition.

To start this column off this week before Thanksgiving, please help me welcome Jackie Zimmerman to The Lufkin Daily News as publisher.

Given the challenging year we’ve had, I’m especially grateful for the Thanksgiving holiday this season because it provides all of us a much-needed opportunity to reflect on our blessings with focused gratitude.

Former Lufkin High School teacher and coach Cameron Blake Davis, 31, has been arrested.

For a guy who knows he’s immeasurably blessed, I sure do a lot of griping. As an old fart, I’ve earned the right.

The Lufkin Police Department is investigating the death of a 64-year-old Lufkin man.

I heard once that if you make a list of the positives and negatives in your life, the positives will likely outweigh the negatives. Of course, that might be determined by your own state of mind, life circumstances and whether the year is 2020.

Imagine wanting to be foster parents to a child in need and then getting a call that your wish had come true. A 3-month-old-boy needed care and was ready to be brought home, but with a complication: The young child was infected with COVID-19.

During the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving Day, each of us is more focused on showing gratitude. John Milton, author and poet, wrote, “Gratitude bestows reverence ... changing forever how we experience life and the world.”

East Texas came through for U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a resounding way during the Nov. 3 election.

Did you know that tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States? Each year, smoking accounts for 443,000 premature deaths and, according to the American Cancer Society, thousands of non-smokers die as a result of exposure to secondhan…

Jennifer Baldauf has worn quite a few hats in her time at Angelina College.

If coronavirus protocol has you climbing the walls, a trio of Nashville artists, some ribeye sandwiches and a night under the stars could be just the ticket for a socially-distanced good time.

Operation Christmas Child drop-off starts Monday, and Carpenter’s Way Church will serve as East Texas’ central drop-off location.

I am so proud of the opportunity to be the superintendent of schools at Lufkin ISD, where the students consistently demonstrate excellence.

NACOGDOCHES — Art education students at Stephen F. Austin State University are continuing to explore new and innovative ways to teach art to members of the Boys & Girls Club of Deep East Texas.

It is indeed highly gratifying to have been able to witness this phase of American history. The contentious back and forward confrontations created interest and, to a certain degree, satisfaction.

The military’s oath of enlistment is fairly succinct and very straightforward.

The Lufkin Police Department has located 71-year-old Luenell Marshall, of Zavalla, who walked away from Woodland Heights Medical Center around 3 p.m. Thursday. She is now safe with family, according to Jessica Pebsworth, communications director for the city of Lufkin.

Veterans Day celebrations were held across the country on Wednesday, and downtown Lufkin celebrated in kind.

The sisters of the Monastery of the Infant Jesus celebrated 75 years of life in Lufkin Monday. With no ability to host a public celebration because of COVID-19, prioress Sister Mary Margaret invited the community to celebrate in spirit.