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New Words Added to the Dictionary for 2013

Jen Austin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:14:04 +0000

It was only a matter of time before technology forced some new words into the Oxford English Dictionary.
Those dictionary-powers-that-be added one new word this week that bent the rules, and shouldn't have been added just yet. But it's so popular, and apparently here to stay, that they decided to add it now rather than wait!

East Texas Man Dies in Parachute Accident

Jen Austin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:48:19 +0000

It was a parachuting adventure that went horribly wrong over the weekend, that claimed the life of an East Texas man. A technology executive that had just moved from Austin to the Zavalla area, died after his backup parachute didn’t open. 36-year old Miguel Carrasco cut away from the primary parachute, according to CNN, and [...]

5 Stunning, Futuristic Concept Cars You Might Be Able to Buy Someday

Carl Pettit — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:59:48 +0000

Car designers are hard at work coming up with some incredible, futuristic-looking automotive designs, some of which may be racing down your street in the years ahead. Sports cars and spacecraft-like models tend to dominate the imaginations of the engineering students and designers envisioning our near and distant futures. Even so, we’d like to start [...]

One Woman Killed in East Texas Wreck

Jen Austin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:53:50 +0000

An 88-year old woman died Sunday in a car accident n US 69 South at FM 1818 Sunday afternoon. DPS troopers say her daughter was driving the vehicle when a tire blew out, and the car left the road and rolled. Mildred Hoch of Kennard was partially trapped underneath the vehicle, and died at the scene [...]

Foreigner's Mick Jones and Lou Gramm Perform Together at Awards Dinner

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:48:10 +0000

Foreigner‘s Mick Jones and Lou Gramm reunited to perform together for the first time in eight years, singing two of their hits at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York City last night (June 13.) Backed by the house band, the duo performed the songs ‘Juke Box Hero’ and ‘I Want to [...]

Lufkin Jones Pool is Open Again

Jen Austin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:17:37 +0000

Guess what....it's going to be hot this weekend! This time of year we don't really need a weather forecast do we? It gets to at least the mid 90's every day and feels like 105 and that's about all we need to know. That's the forecast we'll have again this weekend.

Time to hit the lake! Go fishing, swimming, and boating with Dad on Father's Day weekend.

A Lufkin pool that had been shuttered for two years is open again too. In fact, it had it's grand re-opening yesterday.

An East Texas American Legion Post Helps a Disabled Veteran

Jen Austin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:43:55 +0000

An East Texas American Legion Post is doing their best to help a disabled veteran get a new home, and you have the chance to help in the effort next weekend, just by showing up and having some fun.

On Saturday, June 22, the American Legion Riders Post 134 in Crockett will host their First Annual Bike Show and Poker Run.

High School Football Players May Have to Take it Easy in Practice

Jen Austin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:34:27 +0000

Rule makers for high school football in Texas are doing their best to protect players, and moved a step closer Tuesday to limiting full-contact practices during the regular season. So the Panthers and Dragons and all of our favorite area teams may have to let up a little bit this fall. The rules would not [...]

East Texas Man Killed in Accident Out-of-State

Jen Austin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:35:13 +0000

A Diboll man is dead after an accident over the weekend in Louisiana, in Sabine Parish. It happened Sunday morning, and Louisiana State Troopers say the drivers of the two pickups were both from Texas: 29-year-old Tommy F. Tilley Jr. of Diboll, and 65-year-old Earl John Broussard of Baytown. The investigation is ongoing, but so far, [...]

What's Next for Hunter Dozier?

Jen Austin — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:00:12 +0000

Thursday was a big night for SFA’s Hunter Dozier, surprising many by going number 8 overall in the MLB First Year Player Draft to the Kansas City Royals. Now what? As we blogged Thursday night, Dozier is not only one of the best baseball players in the Southland Conference, he’s one of the best baseball [...]

Tribute Today in Houston to Honor Fallen Firefighters

Jen Austin — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:39:46 +0000

Firefighters from across Texas are heading to Houston to honor fellow firefighters killed in the line of duty last week. East Texas firefighters are among those headed south to fill Reliant Stadium today at 10am for the tribute.

We mentioned yesterday that the Houston Astros wore patches on their uniforms to honor the four lives lost. Today, the football stadium will be fill with family, friends, supporters, and members of the Crockett and Lufkin Fire Departments at a public memorial.

5 Strange Federal Tax Deductions You Might Not Know About

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:12:10 +0000

Tax season comes and goes every year, to the dread and relief of many a taxpayer. Even if you’ve taken care of your taxes this year, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be mindful of potential tax deductions you can claim for your next round with the government in the year to come. There are many [...]

5 Highly Unusual Restaurant Experiences You Won't Forget

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:03:00 +0000

There are all kinds of strange eateries out there, ranging from opera-themed bistros to cafes swarming with cats, as well as diners built inside of the fuselages of old airplanes. While we understand that some people just want a simple, peaceful meal when they head out, others like a little something extra special.

5 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Botox

Kathy Landin — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:00:32 +0000

Botox injections have been used as a cosmetic procedure for more than a decade, with millions of people trying to reduce the number of wrinkles on their faces. Botox is actually a form of botulinum toxin A (hence the name) that has been approved by the FDA for use in injection form for the reduction [...]

5 Unusual Animals That Make Great Pets

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:57:22 +0000

Cats and dogs, while extremely lovable, are not the only choices out there when it comes to selecting a household pet. There are quite a few unusual animals in existence that actually make good, even great companions for their human owners. We’re not talking man-eating tigers or wild boars here—there are some limits to just how exotic you should go.

5 Foods You Thought Were Healthy, but Actually Aren't

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:52:16 +0000

For a country as obsessed with weight and food production as ours is, there tends to be a lot of conflicting information, health-food fads and dietary gimmicks circulating about what and how we should eat. While there are plenty of great choices on the market today when it comes to eating right, quite a few [...]

5 Simple Health Tips That Just Might Help You Live Longer

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:37:15 +0000

Life is an amazing gift when you stop and think about it. Out of all the things that are living, you get to be you—which is a lot better than being a sea slug, for example. In order to ensure that you get the most out this life and as many years as you possibly can, you need to take good care of your body—that vessel that lets you breathe air, eat food, meet your friends at restaurants and get about in general.

Graduation is Near; Project Graduation Could Still Use Help

Jen Austin — Thu, 30 May 2013 12:25:36 +0000

With the Nacogdoches High School graduation coming up next week, there’s still a little time left to donate to the big after-party. Every year, parents and community members come together to put on an alcohol and drug free party for graduating seniors, with the help of volunteers and generous donations from businesses and individuals. Nacogdoches [...]

East Texans Honor Veterans This Memorial Day

Jen Austin — Mon, 27 May 2013 13:51:49 +0000

Memorial Day is usually a day to relax at the lake, fire up the grill, or take in a baseball game.

But it's more than a day off. While we're enjoying the festivities, it's important to remember why we're not at work. To take time to honor military veterans!

A group gathered in Lufkin Saturday at the Garden of Memories cemetery to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and if you were there you probably saw the multitude of flags.

Queen's Brian May Calls Singing Competition Shows a 'Stupid, Stupid Idea'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:55 +0000

Singing competition shows have been popular for decades, and they’ve proliferated all over the TV dial since ‘American Idol‘ debuted over a decade ago. But don’t expect to find one playing on Brian May‘s set anytime soon. The Queen guitarist is particularly disdainful of NBC’s hit series ‘The Voice,’ as he explained in a recent [...]