Andree Valentine comes to us from Toronto, Canada. A recent graduate from Hawaii Pacific University with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Dre works as the Digital Managing Editor; focusing on delivering the best consumer experience across our digital platforms.Traveling, watching movies, working out and going to concerts and sporting events are among some of Dre's favorite things to do. She was also a three-time national champion on HPU's cheerleading team and a member of the Canadian National Power Tumbling Team for four years. Search her name on YouTube to see her flip at the 2005 World Championships!
Andree Valentine

Great Kid Escape Instagram Photos, Find Out How You Can Win an iPad!
The Great Kid Escape is almost here! This fun, kid-friendly event will be held at the Lufkin Convention Center in Lufkin from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22.
Along with tons of free activities, special guests and local vendors, there's also a chance for you to win a 16GB iPad valued at $499!!
![Lone Star College on Lockdown After Multiple Stabbings Reported [BREAKING]](http://townsquare.media/site/168/files/2013/01/Lone-Star-College.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lone Star College on Lockdown After Multiple Stabbings Reported [BREAKING]
Just months after a school shooting led to the North Harris campus evacuation, Lone Star College was struck with another violent tragedy on Tuesday morning.
KHOU reports that at least 14 people were injured on the Cy-Fair campus after witnesses said two males were running down the hallway in the Health and Sciences Center, stabbing students at random...

Online Easter Egg Hunt Contest – Find the Eggs for Your Chance to Win!
Easter is only days away, but we wanted to host an early Easter Egg Hunt on our website just for you!

Townsquare Interactive Hosting Website Workshop Next Week in Lufkin
When was the last time you used a phone book? How about the last time you "googled" something to find a specific business address, hours or phone number on the Internet? Raise your hand if your computer keyboard won - new research shows that 75% of people no longer use phone books.
![School Shooting at Lone Star College in North Houston [UPDATE]](http://townsquare.media/site/437/files/2013/01/police-lights3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
School Shooting at Lone Star College in North Houston [UPDATE]
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.
![Zeitgeist 2012 – Google’s Year in Review [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/166/files/2012/12/Screen-Shot-2012-12-12-at-12.03.19-PM.png?w=980&q=75)
Zeitgeist 2012 – Google’s Year in Review [VIDEO]
At the end of every year, Google compiles a list of the most searched events and people and created a video featuring all of them. The video shows events such as protests from, Hurricane Sandy, the 2012 Olympic Games, famous celebrity deaths, Felix Baumgartner who jumped from space, and even overly attached girlfriend and Honey Boo Boo...

Shopping Deals + Business Hours in Lufkin and Nacogdoches for Black Friday 2012
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 b
![Should Texas ‘Secede’? Governor Rick Perry Says No [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/168/files/2012/04/135993488.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Should Texas ‘Secede’? Governor Rick Perry Says No [POLL]
Though I don't live in Texas anymore, all I hear about via social media and news outlets is that thousands of citizens from Texas have signed a petition for the Lone Star State to secede from the Union and form their own government.
One person who's not on board with this movement? Texas's governor, Rick Perry.