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Lufkin ISD Has a New Superintendent

Jen Austin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:26:27 +0000

The decision has been made.

After Dr. LaTonya Goffney existed for a time as the sole finalist for the Lufkin ISD Superintendent position, the Board of Trustees decided Monday to officially hire her for the job.

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Online Survey Helps Find New Lufkin ISD Superintendent

Jen Austin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:58:21 +0000

Leaders at the Lufkin Independent School District are forming thoughts now about what characteristics the new Superintendent should have, and they're taking input from the public.

An online survey is up where you can give the school district your thoughts about what qualities you'd like to see in the next superintendent. The survey also gives you a chance to share your thoughts on current strengths of the district and what challenges might lie ahead.

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Ashby and LISD Officials Blast Beck Campaign Flyer

Jim Bell — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:47 +0000

Lufkin School Board President Trent Ashby and school district officials are blasting a political flyer that accused Ashby of raising taxes to give the superintendent a big pay raise.

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Townsquare Media Stations Will Broadcast Lufkin Panther Sports

Jim Bell — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:13:09 +0000

After more than 70 years, Lufkin's oldest radio station KRBA has lost the contract to carry Lufkin Panther sports. Lufkin school superintendent Roy Knight says he has decided to move the games to stations owned by Townsquare Media.

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Junior League Adds Dental and Vision Screening to Back to School Program

Jim Bell — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:11:57 +0000

The Junior League of Lufkin's annual Back to School Bonanza program will be expanded this year, to include a variety of free health related services, in addition to school supplies.

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ACLU Says Holding School Functions in Local Churches is Unconstitutional

Jim Bell — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:11:24 +0000

The American Civil Liberties Union has put the Lufkin School District on notice that it's unconstitutional to hold school functions in local churches.

In a letter to the LISD Board, the ACLU says the school district is violating the First Amendment by hosting events such as the National Honor Society induction, senior breakfast, special education graduation and a handful of teacher workshops at First United Methodist Church, and a teacher development workshop at Southside Baptist Church.

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Lufkin HS Grads Get $3.6 Million Dollars in College Scholarships

Jim Bell — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:26:34 +0000

Dozens of Lufkin High School seniors have been awarded a total of $3.6 million in college scholarships. 2011 has been the biggest year for scholarships ever in Lufkin.

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