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🛑 Road Closure Alert: Flooding in Angelina County, Texas
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Lufkin, Texas. Residents of Angelina County should be aware of current road closures due to flooding. FM 324 at the crossing of Hurricane Creek, along with FM 706 at the intersection of Stevenson Brown Road, are currently underwater. Local officials are advising drivers to avoid these areas and seek alternative routes until the floodwaters have subsided to ensure personal safety and the integrity of emergency response. The situation is being monitored, and the roads will be reopened once conditions are deemed safe. Please stay informed on the status of these areas and plan your travel accordingly.
LIST: Flooding impacts East Texas roadways
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – As stormy weather conditions return to East Texas Thursday morning, multiple areas are seeing flooded roads as a result. The following East Texas counties have said travel is affected by the weather. A list of school closures, due to the weather, can also be found on our website. Angelina County […]
FBI investigating former Habitat for Humanity of Deep East Texas employees
LUFKIN, Texas — Two former employees of the Habitat for Humanity of Deep East Texas are under investigation by the FBI. This comes after the nonprofit's board found "significant discrepancies" in its financial records. According to a news release, the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity Deep East...
Angelina County Benefit Rodeo celebrates its 76th year
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – The 76th annual Angelina County Benefit Rodeo took place in Lufkin with an exciting atmosphere Friday night. Hundreds, if not thousands of people were enjoying the last two days of what the annual rodeo has to offer. “This one is all about that hometown feel. The pride that goes in it,” […]
Disaster relief loans now available for East Texans affected by severe weather, Gov. Abbott says
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved Gov. Greg Abbott’s request for a disaster declaration for Texas communities affected by severe weather including many portions of East Texas. Texas counties in the disaster declaration include Angelina, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine and Tyler. On Tuesday, Trinity County Judge Danny […]
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