The East Texas Food Bank is offering another Lufkin Produce Distribution from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center.

Authorities are working a major accident involving multiple vehicles with serious injuries reported between Lufkin and Diboll on U.S. Highway 59 near the Angelina County Airport, according to a press release from Jessica Pebsworth, information director for the city of Lufkin.

The major accident that occurred around 5 p.m. on U.S. Highway 59 between Lufkin and Diboll involved four vehicles, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety Southeast Texas Region Media and Communications Office.

The Family Crisis Center of East Texas is kicking off the 2021-22 school year by providing school supplies to their clients — the children of survivors of abuse.

The Fourth of July has come and gone. It was great to celebrate Independence Day again the way it ought to be celebrated — with lots of fireworks and American flags.

As we approach the month of August and the start of another school year, I hope you and your family enjoy the remainder of the 2021 summer vacation.

Remember way back in the spring of 2020? Then, “pandemic” was something from a history book, “zoom” was the sound a kid with a toy car made and “lockdown” was what a misbehaving teenager experienced from his or her parents.

Dr. Darry Meyer has exceeded 2,000 robotic surgery cases, a career milestone with the da Vinci high definition Robotic Surgical System.

Recently, the Responsible Pet Owners Alliance published an opinion piece taking aim at broad issues within animal welfare and, more specifically, the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act (SB 474), which passed the House and Senate this session but was ultimately vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Lufkin police served a warrant on Kem'Royn Edwards, 18, wanted in connection to numerous "JaccBoyWorld" shootings Monday, according to a media report.

They say that nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. While those two certainties are undeniable, we need to make sure that family-owned businesses, including farms and ranches, aren’t taxed to death.

Lufkin firefighters responded to two calls Monday morning, according to a press release by Lufkin communications director Jessica Pebsworth.

While the budget, pandemic and the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri dominated much of the recent legislative session, lawmakers made unmatched progress in education-to-workforce alignment issues that will have long-term benefits for Texas students, employers and the economy.

Even though many House members and some state Senators are still in Washington, D.C., to break quorum, the special session continues in Austin. The state Senate has enough members at the Capitol to continue working on important legislation we’ve been called to address. Though these measures …

Authorities arrested a DeSoto man early today after he allegedly led officers on a two-hour, four-county chase in which he rammed the U-Haul truck he was driving into patrol vehicles and played “chicken” with oncoming motorists, according to a Facebook post from Trinity County Sheriff Woody …

With COVID-19 restrictions lifted statewide and summer vacations still an option before school gets started next month, I sincerely hope you and your family will consider making the trip to Austin for a history and civics lesson at your state Capitol.

Back-to-school time is my favorite time of year, and this year I am even more excited because we will be back to school as usual.

The Lufkin Cultural District Advisory Group visited the Longview Cultural District last week as guests of community leaders and the Arts! Longview organization, which leads their district.

Man, nothing prompts a little existential pondering like spending time on the beach. All the clichés, especially the ones regarding man’s infinitesimal place on this earth, roll in right along with the waves. We live on a big rock with two-thirds of it covered with ocean, and we don’t even h…

Cuba is currently facing its biggest-ever protests against communism in its country. Thousands of Cubans started a grassroots campaign asking for a free market economy and less state intervention.

I stopped in a small-town café on my way to a meeting not long ago and I couldn’t help but overhear the table of four next to me. You could tell they were old friends gathering to cuss and discuss the town news and gossip.

Now that was fun. And I can gladly say that wasn’t something I was expecting to think on Monday night.

The Angelina Arts Alliance received a grant for nearly $140,000 from the Small Business Administration’s Shuttered Venue Operator program.

The Angelina College Police Academy graduated 27 new cadets in a ceremony held July 2 at Temple Theater on the AC campus.

On July 4, 1845, the Convention of 1845 was called to meet in Austin to consider the joint resolution of the U.S. Congress proposing to annex the Republic of Texas. By a vote of 55-1, the delegates formally accepted the annexation offer from the U.S. Congress. Texas was formally admitted to …

The Lufkin Daily News donated $5,000 this week to two Lufkin nonprofits to help each organization further their missions in the community.

Most of us have had our lives disrupted in some way as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As difficult as job loss and economic upheaval have been, it is the loss of life that is most tragic.

As many of you know, Gov. Greg Abbott called upon legislators to return to Austin on July 8 to begin the first special session of the 87th Legislature. Abbott announced the special session agenda on July 7. As expected, election integrity and bail reform were on top of that list, along with …

Let’s make one thing perfectly clear. At no time in my life have I ever wanted a cat. On not a single day of my existence have I ever awakened thinking, “Boy, I sure wish I had a cat.”

Kurth Lake fishing permits and lodge rental are now available through Lufkin Parks & Recreation.

Protecting our herds from pests and disease is a constant chore. Cattle producers are on the front lines, working with researchers and animal health officials to identify new threats and mitigate risks to the cattle industry.

We hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July and remembered why we have this holiday.

Thanks to LDN for its article (LDN, June 23) covering the Angelina County meeting of June 22, including the public hearing about zoning for the Azalea Springs solar power park.

The Nataki Stewart Soccer Academy will host the Angelina College Lil’ Runners Soccer Camps from July 12-16. The camps are available for 3-14-year-old boys and girls and cost is $55 per participant.

Lufkin police arrested a woman who reportedly ran over her adult daughter with a Chevy Impala Monday morning.