lufkin news

Lufkin's Bistro 2026 has been moved to November 7 due to expected weekend downpours. Guests can still look forward to local eats and live music in Downtown Lufkin.

The Ellen Trout Zoo is now among 255 AZA-accredited facilities worldwide after meeting strict standards on animal welfare, veterinary services, education, and operational excellence.

Dr. Kay Nelson is bringing her 30 years of experience in primary care to Woodland Heights Family Medicine in Lufkin starting September 30.

Brookshire Brothers is hiring big for their new Lufkin flagship store opening in November. A two-day career fair happens late September at the Courtyard by Marriott.

Rajah, the impressive 10-foot Komodo dragon at Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, has passed away just shy of his 28th birthday. He was a familiar, captivating presence, fondly remembered by guests and staff alike.

Community members, experienced or not, are being called upon to help frame and raise the walls of the first new Habitat for Humanity home in the Denman Heights Subdivision.

For nearly 40 years, outstanding Angelina County seniors have been chosen to be members of the Drug-Free All Stars, promoting a drug-free lifestyle in their communities

8 of the 12 current Texas FFA Officers will be enrolling at Texas A&M. One of them is a recent graduate of Huntington High School, Logan Tucker

Lufkin's fire crews are helping battle two major wildfires in North Texas ranch country, with one blaze already scorching more than 83,000 acres.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's website is showing that the wheels are set in motion for a major move for Lufkin's Planet Fitness.

Angelina College is launching its new Electrical Lineworker Program in Lufkin, where students are gaining hands-on training, safety certifications, and skills to prepare for careers in the local electrical utility sector.

Lufkin Police have suspended the use of Flock cameras after an officer was arrested for misuse. The Texas Rangers are investigating, while the department emphasizes transparency during this ongoing audit.