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Lufkin native serves with U.S. Navy
MAYPORT, Fla. - Seaman Apprentice Terrion Foreman, a native of Lufkin, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Station Mayport. Foreman graduated from Hudson High School in 2020. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Lufkin. “I learned in Texas...
East Texas fire chief gives tips to avoid lightning strikes if you’re outside in a storm
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Across East Texas, residents have been impacted by thunderstorms causing flooding, fallen trees, and power outages. There is another risk you should watch for, lightning. “It’s a serious injury, there’s no such thing as a minor lightning strike,” Jesse Moody, the Lufkin Fire Chief, said....
Community mourns the loss of Deputy after tragic motor accident near Houston
TRINITY COUNTY, Texas — Deputy Justin Fester, who served both Trinity County and Walker County, was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident in New Mexico on June 8. Deputy Fester had been an active full-time Deputy before switching to a reserve Deputy role for both the Trinity County Sheriff's Office and Walker County Precinct 3 Constable's Office. Over the last twelve years, he dedicated himself to serving his community and the citizens of both counties.
Retail agency predicts $22.4B in Father’s Day spending this year
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Father’s Day falls on June 16 this year, and if you haven’t already found a gift, or made plans, time is running short. However, the National Retail Federation predicts shoppers will be spending less, with spending coming in at $22.9B last year. 58% of...
Houston County authorities searching for man missing since June 2
CROCKETT, Texas (KTRE) - Authorities are searching for Patrick White of Crockett after his family reported him missing. According to a release from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called out for a welfare check on June 4, when they found White’s residence in Crockett empty, with his vehicle nowhere in sight. On June 5, his family filed a missing person report.
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