Jim Bell is a Lufkin native with many years of experience in commercial and public radio news broadcasting. Winner of many awards for news writing, reporting and news production from Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association, Houston Press Club, Dallas Press Club, Harris County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association. He's been married to the same woman for 35 years, with four children and six grandchildren.
Jim Bell
English Hotel Throws Gideon Bibles Out
In just one more example of the way Christianity is getting kicked out of public and private life, USA Today reports a small hotel in England has taken the Gideon Bibles out of all its rooms, and you won't believe what has replaced them.
BBB Warns of “Storm Chaser” Repair Scams
Storm chasers? Aren't they the people who get their thrills by video'ing themselves chasing tornadoes? Well, yes, but that's not who this story is about. There's another group known as "storm chasers", and the Better Business Bureau says they are to be avoided at all cost, if possible. They're crooks.
Central Family Mourns Grandson Killed in Colorado
The Lufkin News reports a couple from Central have a close and tragic connection to the mass shootings inside a movie house in Aurora, Colorado last week. Their grandson -- 26 year old Jonathan Blunk of Aurora -- was one of the 13 people who were killed.
13 People Killed in Overloaded Pickup Truck
State and local law officers in south Texas are reeling in shock and amazement over a horrible pickup truck accident in Goliad County. They all say it was the worst highway accident they've ever seen.
Early Voting For Runoffs Gets Underway
Texas voters have some unfinished business from the May 29th Texas primaries. Both parties have a few nominations to settle with runoffs, and runoff election day is July 31st.
Early voting for the runoffs is underway and runs through Friday -- 8 am till 5pm -- in the Commissioners’ Courtroom at the Angelina County Courthouse Annex, 606 E. Lufkin Ave. in Lufkin.
You Can Help Family Crisis Center Win a New Car [VIDEO]
Toyota USA has found a great way to help a lot of nonprofit organizations and agencies around the United States. They're calling it 100 Cars for Good, and it's giving away 100 cars to 100 nonprofit agencies and organizations over the course of 100 days.
They're letting the public decide which nonprofits get the cars, and a Lufkin nonprofit agency is in the running. Here's how it works and how
The Pines Theater – Back From the Grave
With the old Pines Theater almost completely repaired, refurbished and restored, the Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau has the task of finding and scheduling entertainment events for it, and they're not wasting any time.
Battleship Texas Dry Berth Plans On Hold
Because of the ever increasing costs of repairing the old dreadnought, plans to build a dry berth around the ancient Battleship Texas have been moved to the back burner - for now. The old ship's future -- if it even has one -- is now in serious doubt.
The ship's managers are spending all the money they're getting from the state just to fix all the leaks and keep her afloat in her mooring at the S