NACOGDOCHES — Mia Hendricks turned 1 year old Friday, and that’s a miracle worth celebrating in song after she was born three months premature, her parents Tyler and Kelsie Hendricks say.

The Coalition Inc., the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission recently worked together on alcohol-related sting operations.

NACOGDOCHES — Police are still seeking clues in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a Nacogdoches man late Monday night on South Street.

Representatives from Disability Rights Texas, the Area Agency on Aging and other agencies held a seminar Friday to make East Texans aware of the myriad services available to them.

RALLS — On a map, this small town in the South Plains seems well positioned for residents to find health care. With nearly 1,700 residents, Ralls is nestled between Crosbyton, about 10 miles away, and Lubbock, about 30 miles away, both of which have hospitals and emergency rooms.

Spring is the time of year to start planning where your child will be attending school in the fall. If you are parents or grandparents of pre-kindergarten- and kindergarten-aged children, it’s time to enroll your child for school, and this year’s round-up event will be different than in years past.

We have officially reached the halfway point of the 88th legislative session. As bills are receiving public hearings and making their way through committees, the House will soon begin sending bills over to the Senate.

NACOGDOCHES — Prompted by warmer-than-usual weather the past few weeks, the spring show at Texas’ largest azalea garden is already underway, with blooming expected to continue for the next two weeks.

Jamaican-American hip-hop artist Sean Kingston will be the featured performer at Stephen F. Austin State University’s SpringFest, planned for 8 p.m. April 14 in Johnson Coliseum. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary yesterday. Fourteen years since she made me president of the “What’s She Doing with Him?” Club.

The Latino Literacy program has four new graduates who have completed a six-week program that promotes literacy and bilingualism.

The Texas Senate on Tuesday gave final approval, on a 19–12 vote, to legislation that would raise the penalty for voting illegally from a misdemeanor to a felony, a priority for Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other conservative lawmakers who have worked to remake the state’s voting laws sinc…

Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas plan to conduct two prescribed burns today.

Ever think about what the future might look like in 20-25 years? Well, now you can get a glimpse. If fact, you can help determine it. TxDOT is planning an event in Lufkin April 13 at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, and you are invited to help us plan what East Texas travel could look …

The SFA Ladyjacks will get the chance to stay at home for the first round of the postseason after being awarded a home game in the upcoming Women’s National Invitational Tournament.

Angelina County Clerk Amy Fincher has partnered with a fraud alert service to help protect local property owners from fraud.

A prescribed burn is planned today in the Angelina National Forest, according to officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.

Lufkin High School has earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses.

Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas plan to conduct two prescribed burns today.

“I was excited and nervous,” said Lufkin High School sophomore Shariah Jackson. “We have been doing this project since we were in the seventh grade and now we are in the 10th grade.

Jose A. Echavarria has been named the chief executive officer at Woodland Heights Medical Center.

PINELAND — Destiny Williams sank to the floor of her apartment, wailing.

The early return of warmer temperatures means spring is just around the corner.

One of the most valued assets in the United States is a good education. It has been the ticket to advancement and success for generations of people, natural born and immigrant alike. Some would say it is essential to achieving the American Dream.

NACOGDOCHES — The SFA Ladyjacks fell in a 16-point halftime hole before a late comeback came up short in a 68-64 setback to California Baptist in the WAC semifinals Friday afternoon.

It’s time to spring forward! Daylight saving time begins this weekend. Remember to set your clocks forward Saturday night.

Oh, boy. Here it comes. Daylight saving time, heading our way this Sunday.

LAS VEGAS — Aiyana Johnson and Avery Brittingham scored 17 points apiece to lead the SFA Ladyjacks to a 74-59 win Wednesday over Sam Houston State in the quarterfinals of the WAC tournament.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Utah Tech defeated Stephen F. Austin 80-76 in the opening round of the WAC basketball tournament, closing the book on the 2022-23 men’s basketball season.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on Monday required the Redland Water Supply Corp. public water system (PWS ID Number 0030028) to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, th…

Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas plan to conduct two prescribed burns today.

The SFA Ladyjacks will open the WAC tournament when they take on Sam Houston State on Wednesday afternoon.

The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to check the welfare of an 8-year-old female, Haven Barker, who is believed to be in danger, according to Sheriff Woody Wallace.

Every two years, Texas legislators meet in Austin to pass legislation and set the biennial state budget. The 88th legislative session began Jan. 10 and ends May 29. The session is sure to be historic since the state has an unprecedented $32.7 billion surplus. The governor already has verball…

A prescribed burn is planned today in the Sabine National Forest, according to officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.

Four Lufkin High School students placed recently at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

The Coalition recently held its annual Drug-Free Business Partnership luncheon to recognize businesses in the community that value drug-, alcohol- and tobacco-free workplaces.

Zoning changes top the agenda for today’s Lufkin City Council meeting.

Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas plan to conduct two prescribed burns today.

Lufkin police arrested a man for assault/family violence and resisting arrest following a report of a disturbance in the 400 block of Moody Street at 4:35 p.m. Sunday.

Angelina College will host artist Kendra Brown’s “Blanket Statements” exhibition in a gallery scheduled to run from today through April 11 in the Angelina Center for the Arts Gallery on the AC campus.

The Redland Water Supply Corp. has issues a boil water notice due to a line break causing low pressure in the water system.