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'Live From Lufkin' Lineup Announced For Summer Fest

Autumn McDaniel — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:16:05 +0000

The voting is over, and East Texas music lovers have picked the lineup for the "Live From Lufkin" Battle of the Bands at Summer Fest Texas.

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Carter Blood Care Holding Blood Drive on April 18 at Central Elementary

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:28:30 +0000

Renew the gift of hope this Spring for transfusion dependent patients by giving the gift of life - blood. It's more important now than ever after this week's tragic events, including the Boston marathon bombings and the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas.

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Some in East Texas Are Camping With Purpose

Jen Austin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:52:53 +0000

The Texas Regional Rainbow Gathering is underway in East Texas. Campers have set up tents similar to these, and the event will run for about two weeks.

The Rainbow Family says on its website it's sometimes referred to as the largest non-organization of non-members in the world. They have no leaders, and no organization. And they say, "To be honest, the Rainbow Family means different things to different people. I think it's safe to say we're into intentional community building, non-violence, and alternative lifestyles. We also believe that Peace and Love are a great thing, and there isn't enough of that in this world. Many of our traditions are based on Native American traditions, and we have a strong orientation to take care of the the Earth. We gather in the National Forests yearly to pray for peace on this planet."

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Check Out The 'Millard's Crossing' Easter Egg Hunt in Nacogdoches on Sunday, March 24

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:21:26 +0000

Do you have a favorite "fable" character? Of course you do. "Santa"? The "Tooth Fairy"? A lucky "Leprechaun"? The "Easter Bunny"?

My parents would spin the wildest tales regarding these celebrities, and little sister and I would stare aimlessly into space with big eyes and open mouths, digesting each word, just so we could tell the same story to our friends.

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Waiter Who Defended Boy With Down Syndrome Gives All Donations To Charity

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:16:06 +0000

Last month, Michael Garcia made a lot of people smile. The 45-year-old, who is a waiter at Laurenzo’s Restaurant in Houston, Texas, refused to serve a family who insulted Milo Castillo, a five-year-old with Down Syndrome, by suggesting that "special needs children need to be special someplace else."

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School Shooting at Lone Star College in North Houston [UPDATE]

Andree Valentine — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:24:02 +0000

Update 10:00 p.m. (CT)

Four people were injured today - three of them were from gunfire, one woman from medical issues (supposedly suffered a heart attack).
Both suspects are being detained and questioned about the altercation, no arrests have been made yet. Names have not been released.
The campus is scheduled to re-open Wednesday.
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'Sweet Tooth Sugarcane Event' Coming to Nacogdoches This Saturday

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:25:20 +0000

Now this may not be a national event, but sometimes you can find those not so popular venues and make a family outing out of them.

Case in point is the 4th annual Old Fashioned Sweet Tooth Sugarcane Event, scheduled this Saturday (January 12) in Nacogdoches.

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Houston Texans' Playoff Game is Finalized

Jen Austin — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:12:21 +0000

If you're a football fan, you know that the Houston Texans had a shot at the #1 seed in the playoffs, which would have given them a week off to rest and await their next opponent. But they lost to the Colts yesterday, and the cards fell in a way that drops them to the #3 seed, meaning they have to play this weekend.

And oh, those Cowboys...what happened this season. Cowboy fans are in a funk today, and taking back all the bragging they did this season on Facebook. The 'Boys are out of the playoffs after losing to the Redskins on Sunday night.

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East Texas Agency Offers Tips for a Safe New Year's Eve

Jen Austin — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:31:15 +0000

Got your fireworks yet? There are just two opportunities each year to buy fireworks in Texas - near the 4th of July, and new New Year's Eve. Business is good right now at local fireworks stands.

Even though there has been some recent moisture, it's been another dry year. And fireworks and piles of dry leaves don't mix.

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Secret Santa Picks Up Family's Walmart Bill

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:47:29 +0000

On the Friday before Christmas, Ruby Modlin was grocery shopping at Walmart with her family.

The Altoona, Iowa woman noticed that a man was following her around the store. Being a glass-half-filled type of gal Modlin figured it must be somebody who recognized her -- maybe from high school.

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Red Kettle Campaign Brings Money for 2013

Jen Austin — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:13:19 +0000

All of that spare change tossed into the famous Red Kettles at storefronts, will add up to thousands of dollars for the Salvation Army's charity work in Lufkin.

As my family was about to enter a grocery store last Friday, a bell-ringer was standing at the front and I gave my two oldest daughters some change to drop in. They were so excited to drop the coins in, and even though it wasn't much, they're starting to understand what the holidays are all about. And the bell-ringer was nice enough to hand them a sucker for their efforts. We can't promise there will be a sucker in it for ya at every Red Kettle, but the rewards will add up in other ways.

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East Texas Flea Market Expected to Draw Huge Crowds This Weekend

Jen Austin — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:50:51 +0000

It's the Christmas shopping season, the weather will be warm and gorgeous, and flea markets are just plain fun. All of those things are expected to factor into huge crowds this weekend at First Monday Trade Days in Canton. It might be worth the drive.

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Lufkin and Nacogdoches Plan Christmas Events

Jen Austin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:12:22 +0000

At some stores and homes, the Christmas decorations were up before Thanksgiving.

Those of us that did put up the Christmas tree before carving the turkey have been accused of breaking holiday rules, but rather than rebellion, we rule breakers argue it's convenient. With the decorating out of the way we could concentrate on matters like shopping.

Now that Thanksgiving is officially behind us, the rule followers are breaking out the Christmas lights too. Lufkin will light up the season with a Christmas parade on Tuesday.

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Shopping Deals + Business Hours in Lufkin and Nacogdoches for Black Friday 2012

Andree Valentine — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:29:29 +0000

Black Friday 2012 is only a few days away, and many local and national businesses have released store hours, discounts and deals early to get customers ready to shop.

A website called 'The Black Friday' has tons of predictions for this year's deals, if you're brave enough to face the crowds early in the wee hours of the morning!

We'll share more information once we know deals and hours for local businesses. If you've already got the scoop, send us a note!

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How Many Calories Does That Thanksgiving Meal Have?

Jen Austin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:00:26 +0000

The season of eating continues this week.

We stuffed our faces full of candy at Halloween, and now it’s on to the big Thanksgiving meal. This Thursday we’ll sit around the TV watching the Cowboys’ game and graze all day on turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and of course that green bean casserole with the crunchy onions on top that seems to find its way to most tables.

Have you ever put down the fork long enough to count the calories? Prepare yourself for the shock!

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Lufkin Veteran's Day Parade Brings Tears and Remembrance

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:29:26 +0000

I'm glad I went to the Veteran's Day parade in downtown Lufkin on Saturday. The 9th annual event was full of traditional pomp and circumstance, but rightfully so, with the emphasis on those who served and are currently serving our country.

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East Texas Cheerleader Picked for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Jen Austin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:15:55 +0000

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade always has impressive floats, interesting performances from pop music and broadway, and it’s a huge tourist draw for New York City.

One East Texas cheerleader is on her way! We’ll watch for her on NBC next Thursday morning.

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Anti-Bullying Event Planned for School Lunches October 30

Jen Austin — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:07:47 +0000

When you were in school, did you always sit with the same group of kids at lunch? I remember sitting with different kids during elementary and middle school lunches, but by the time I reached high school I was in the habit of sitting with the same group every day

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Pineywoods Cattle Baron's Gala Marches Towards Goal of Fighting Cancer

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:03:54 +0000

"Shining For The Cause" could not have been said any better, as the third annual Pineywoods Cattle Baron's Gala on the Moore Farm Saturday evening , was a huge success in the fight against cancer.

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Family Crisis Center of East Texas Sets Tone For "Domestic Violence Awareness Month"

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:12:03 +0000

The Family Crisis Center "connects families & communities through safety & hope", and wants to remind everyone that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Established in 1979 as a women's shelter exclusively, last year the Center saw over 1,100 people and offered up some 53,000 essential services. 77% of their business is attributed to domestic violence, while the remaining 23%, for the most part, comprises sexual assault victims.

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