The Lufkin Daily News

The jury trial of two Lufkin counselors accused of lying on the stand during an April 2008 child custody case began Tuesday. Full Story »

Q: Someone was handing out an address at the Christmas parade in Lufkin about sending Christmas cards to recovering troops at Walter Reed. I heard that address wasn't good. Is that true? Full Story »

It's the end of the story for Waldenbooks Store in Lufkin Mall as the business is expected to close in late January, a spokesman said Tuesday. Full Story »

Angelina County will have a new way to pay for unemployment insurance, saving thousands of dollars, after a unanimous vote by the Commissioners' Court Tuesday. Full Story »

The 2010 Census is drawing nearer, and North Lufkin community members want to make sure everyone is counted. Full Story »

Millions of dollars will be available for a second round of Hurricane Ike recovery funds, and the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) wants public opinion on how to share the funds. Full Story »

Angelina College presents " Christmas at the Keyboard" tonight at the Temple Theater. Full Story »

Apple Springs ISD has canceled all classes and school activities for the week because of the number of confirmed cases of both swine and seasonal flu. Full Story »

Q: Where can I find the Dove SkinVitalizer Facial Cleansing Massager that was featured in the Charm Challenge in the December/January issue of Charm? Full Story »

It may be the holiday season, but the Lufkin Police Department isn't taking a soft approach to crime — advising that now is the time criminals look to take advantage of Christmas cheer. Full Story »

The dirt on your blue jeans, the scrapes and bruises from a fall, the smell of livestock — it's not for the faint of heart or the complacent, and for a select few of Texas' youth it's what they call "an addiction." Full Story »

State Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) will be in Lufkin from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday to officially open his new district office in the Henderson Trust building at 2915 Atkinson Drive/Highway 103 east. Full Story »

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A nationally syndicated artist gave a special gift for a 101-year-old Lufkin lady whose Christmas baking tradition is being well-preserved. Full Story »

The rev of a motorcycle on a chilly Saturday afternoon brought an early Christmas to some of Lufkin's foster children. Full Story »

Q: I need food assistance. Where can I go? Full Story »

A former Lufkin forest supervisor has volunteered to serve in Afghanistan to help rebuild the war-torn country's agricultural sector, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture . Full Story »

A drunk man responsible for driving into a family's home in August 2008 was ordered to pay restitution to the victims by an Angelina County district judge Friday. Full Story »

Q: I want to host a small party in Lufkin. How much would it cost to rent the Rock House or the Brandon Center? Full Story »

A house fire off Feagin Drive Friday morning was a reminder to make sure chimneys and stove pipes are cold-weather ready, according to officials. Full Story »

As weather conditions are expected to deteriorate during the afternoon and evening, please be advised that Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews are on standby to make East Texas roadways travel ready. TxDOT forces have prepped vehicles to spread rock over bridges and overpasses should it be required due to icy conditions. Motorists are urged to use caution when driving in inclement ... Full Story »

Fire trucks, bright lights and Santa Claus were all on parade Thursday night in downtown Lufkin for the annual Christmas parade. Full Story »

An alleged bicycle thief was nabbed by a police detective who tackled him from a moving squad car as the suspect pedaled away Wednesday afternoon. Full Story »

A dozen Lufkin police officers with highly technical equipment gathered in Kiwanis Park Thursday for a five-day training course, hoping to cut down man hours at traffic accidents and crime scenes. Full Story »