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National High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – August 26
Just 12 of the teams in the On3 Massey Ratings top 25 took the field over the weekend, but there was still plenty of action and surprising results across the nation. Corner Canyon (Utah) improved to 2-0 in impressive fashion, defeating IMG Academy (Fla.) at home in perhaps the biggest win of the week. No. […] The post National High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – August 26 appeared first on On3.
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
BHS Student Kailee Bessent Earns Outstanding Performer Award at Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest
“Of the approximately 100,000 students participating in the regional University Interscholastic League (UIL) music contests and the thousands of musicians who performed at Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest (TSSEC), only 2-3% of the solo performances earned the distinguished honor of being recognized as an Outstanding Performer,” stated Dr. Bradley Kent, UIL State Director of Music. “On behalf of the University Interscholastic League please allow me to congratulate Kailee Bessent for being selected as an Outstanding Performer at the 2024 TSSEC. This achievement is truly a mark of musical excellence!” In February 2024, Brownwood High School choir students competed at a regional Solo and Ensemble Contest. Earning top marks at that event allowed students to move forward and compete at the State level in May 2024. Students from around the state of Texas competed for honors.
Mexican Food Restaurant In Lufkin Torn Down
No more conjecture about what new restaurant or business is going into the old Cafe Del Rio building on First Street in Lufkin, Texas. Today the building has been completely torn down. There were a lot of fond memories in that building, home to the Lufkin favorite for over 20...
East Texas schools implementing new fan ejection policy
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - Football season is getting underway for many East Texas high schools this week. Amidst the fun and games, districts are going to crack down on bad fan behavior. “We want the community to engage with our kids and to have fun and support them, to...
Teen's art project goes viral after being turned away from State Fair of Texas competition
DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas is just weeks away and one of the most beloved traditions of the fair is the Arts and Crafts contest. Judging is already underway to select the winners of the 2024 competition; however, one teen competitor got some disappointing news before the competition even started. Sixteen-year-old Kaylee Rodgers made a dress completely out of poker cards, with plans to enter it in this year's arts and crafts competition at the fair. However, days before the competition started, the judges told her the dress was too big for the category she was competing in, and...
Ellen Trout Zoo raising admission prices
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – Starting on Oct. 1, the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin is raising their admission prices to help maintain their high standard of care for their animals. “In 1993, we started charging admission fees to help the zoo grow and develop plus maintain all of our awesome animal residents! Starting October 1st, […]
Central Heights’ Ellis designated for assignment
SEATTLE (KTRE) - Former Central Heights Blue Devil Duke Ellis has been designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners. This is the third time this year that the 26-year old has been designated. Ellis was hitting .212 with four home runs and 20 RBI on the year for Tacoma. Ellis...
Lufkin City Council Approves Lease at Angelina County Airport
Lufkin City Council has given Lufkin Economic Development the green light to a lease agreement with HCH Aviation for a new hangar at Angelina County Airport. This decision represents the advancement of regional aviation services and educational opportunities in the area. HCH Aviation encompasses Hutch Aviation, a joint venture with...
WATCH: UP’s Aerial Solution to Vegetation Management
LUFKIN, Texas – Union Pacific uses helicopters to manage vegetation across its network. In Railway Age’s August 2024 issue, RT&S Editor-in-Chief David Lester wrote about the ways in which Union Pacific inspects and anticipates track defects as part of its plan to maintain infrastructure. On August 23rd, UP’s...
Lighted “Welcome To Lufkin” Signs End Up In Landfill
In 2012 after a bond issue in 2010, the City of Lufkin awarded the sole bidder "Signs By Debbie" $149,400 to make six large lighted signs that resembled a cut-down tree. These were to make people aware that they were in Lufkin and were "welcome". According to a Lufkin Daily News article from November 22, 2011, then-City Manager Paul Parker said the signs would last 20 years.
Lady Jackets serving up a new season
The Lady Jackets had a full week of volleyball starting with a tri-scrimmage in Diboll on Tuesday August 13. They faced East Chambers first losing the first set 23-25, winning the second set 25-18, and then losing the third set 13-15. The Lady Jackets then beat Diboll in a two-set sweep 25-15, 25-19. Lily Read led in kills with 13, Marae Pounds had six, Lauren Citrano and Josie Pecina each had three. Lily Payne led with two serving aces. Payne also led blocks with three. Sydney Brock led defense with 20 digs and 18 service receptions, Kyli Handley had five digs. Emma Byrd had 24 assists.
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