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

The following is a list of restaurant inspections performed by the Angelina County & Cities Health District.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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…

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Lufkin firefighters respond to smoke coming from inside an abandoned house Wednesday afternoon in the 1000 block of Raguet Street.

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 …

There is now an awareness day for literally everything — Buffet Day, Ferris Wheel Day and even Ask a Stupid Question Day. Don’t believe me? Google it now, or wait until Sept. 15, which is National Google.com Day.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Editor’s note: This monthly list indicates Angelina County nonprofit organizations’ item and volunteer needs. Call (936) 631-2618 or email news@lufkindailynews.com to add to the list.

The Angelina College Lady Roadrunners saw their season come to an end with a 59-54 loss to the Panola Fillies in the opening round of the Region XIV basketball tournament at Tyler’s Wagstaff Gym Wednesday afternoon.

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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.

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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.

Daylight saving time, the yearly practice of setting clocks forward one hour between March and November, has been observed in much of the United States since 1966.

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…

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…

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.