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Lufkin police investigate after man reports being shot while riding in car
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lufkin Police are responding to a shooting Tuesday night. According to Lufkin Police Department PIO Jessica Pebsworth, LPD is investigating a shooting that occurred around 9 p.m. at the intersection of Lotus Lane and Hill Street. A man reported being shot while riding as a backseat...
Amarillo man sentenced to federal prison for 2023 violent crime spree from Beaumont to Lufkin
BEAUMONT, Texas — An Amarillo man who pleaded guilty to several federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas after a violent crime spree from Beaumont to Lufkin in 2023 has been sentenced to federal prison. Jamelle Antoine Parker, 36, pleaded guilty to carjacking and was sentenced to 105...
East Texas Ag News: ‘Woolly bear’ caterpillar sightings
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Phone calls and personal inquiries this past week have been a lot about that “big woolly caterpillar” that has been seen “everywhere.”. The caterpillar being reported to me most often is a Salt Marsh caterpillar that will soon become a Salt Marsh moth. The caterpillars are larvae of a moth in the family Arctiidae. This species has many color variations from black with orangish-red markings to pale yellow to reddish-brown. Caterpillars are generally lighter in color and darken with age. The body is covered with tufted hairs, or setae.
Deep East Texas counties report blocked roadways, power outages
DEEP EAST TEXAS (KTRE) - Several counties in Deep East Texas have reported flooded areas and power outages after weekend storms. According to TxDOT Lufkin around 5 a.m. Monday, Houston County has experienced flooding on FM 229 at Hurricane Bayou and FM 227 at Bracken and San Pedro creeks. The far right lane of SH 21 East has also been closed due to a slope failure about one mile west of the Cherokee County line.
Angelina College mascot state taken down for updates, enhancements
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The Angelina College Roadrunner statue is gone. It’ll be back, though, once it gets some “necessary enhancements” that “maintain its iconic look.” Angelina College officials said in a Friday press release that the decision to update the state was made to “ensure that it continues to embody the energy and enthusiasm that define our college community.” The statue was sculpted by I.W. “Buckshot” Ferguson and unveiled on September 13, 1982.
Two killed in a Lufkin crash
The Lufkin Police Department says two people were killed in a crash involving three vehicles late Sunday morning. It happened shortly after 11:00 in the 3100 block of South First Street. Police say the driver of a Honda sedan was southbound on the outside lane and attempted to make a...
Storm knocks out power to 5,000 deep East Texas residents
CENTER, Texas (KTAL/KSHV) – Five thousand customers lost power as a powerful storm moved through deep East Texas Sunday night. The storm broke several poles, knocking out power to large parts of Panola, Shelby, and Nacogdoches Counties. The Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative said the outages affected an area stretching from Carthage down to the Toledo Bend area and west of Nacogdoches.
Huntington advances after 4-0 win over Central Heights
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) — It was a Deep East Texas battle in the 3A Regional Quarterfinal as Huntington and Central Heights faced off in a one-game playoff in Lufkin. The Red Devils would prevail over the Blue Devils, as Huntington advanced with a 4-0 victory.
Angelina County emergency responders gather to prepare for severe weather
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The Texas Room at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin was filled with leaders of different cities, schools, and governments this morning, as they heard from each other about what their responsibilities would be in case of emergencies across the county. “We do this every...
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