Former Aggie Terrence Kiel Killed In Crash Jul 6, 2008
He grew up in Lufkin. In February 2007 he pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor drug charges for shipping prescription cough syrup to Texas, the most significant of several scrapes with the law. (KWTX.com, TX)
Two Killed In Fourth Of July Motorcycle Wreck Jul 6, 2008
Another Harley Davidson cyclist, A. W. Wright of Lufkin, drove through the crash scene and struck Jackson ... Wright was taken to Lufkin's Memorial Hospital where he was treated for a broken leg. (KWTX.com, TX)
Galveston Man Dies In Motorcycle Wreck Jul 6, 2008
LUFKIN, Texas -- Two people were killed and five were injured in a Fourth of July collision that involved five motorcycles near the Sam Rayburn Dam ... Another Harley Davidson cyclist, A.W. Wright of Lufkin, drove through the crash scene and struck Jackson ... Wright was taken to Lufkin's Memorial Hospital where he was treated for a broken leg and considered stable, according to a report in Saturday editions of The Lufkin Daily News. (Click2Houston, TX)
2008 UIL Baseball All-State Teams Jul 3, 2008
Shortstop - Ryan Westbrook, Lufkin Hudson, sr. ... Ketarus Stanton,Diboll, sr.; and (tie) Jeremy Murphy, Lufkin Hudson, sr.; and TroyRuiz, Cuero, jr.. (KWTX.com, TX)
Twelve in 12: No. 3 Reggie McNeal Jul 3, 2008
com five-star prospect and the No. 5 player in the after leading Lufkin to a Texas Class 5A Division II State championship his senior season ... A got a taste of McNeal when he led Lufkin into Kyle Field for a 2001 playoff victory on route to a state championship. (Texas A&M Sports -- Rivals.com)
Trinity River logjam worries some Jul 2, 2008
He said he has called the regional TxDOT office in Lufkin, which is charged with overseeing maintenance of the bridge, several times over the past few months to try to get the debris removed, without success. District Bridge Engineer Nancy Smith, however, says the Lufkin office has been in contact with the Austin bridge division, and they are monitoring the logjam. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Texas Dialysis Center To Reopen Jul 2, 2008
The state cleared the DaVita facility in Lufkin to resume operations ... A spokesman for the Department of State Health Services told The Lufkin Daily News that the facility will be monitored and will gradually build up the number of patients. (KWTX.com, TX)
5A-4A 7 on 7 State Tournament News & Notes Jul 1, 2008
Check out the list: Wylie, Abilene, Mesquite, Cy Falls, Katy Cinco Ranch and Lufkin. David vs. Goliath. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Texas company's $21M win versus Nintendo upheld Jun 28, 2008
In May, Redmond-based Nintendo of America lost a federal court patent fight in a Lufkin, Texas court in a case brought by Anascape Ltd. of Tyler, Texas. Anascape had sued Nintendo in 2006, alleging violations to several patents related to game controllers. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Henderson's Prior receiving offers Jun 28, 2008
He said he hopes to have a decision made before the start of football season - two-a-day practices begin Aug. 11 and the season starts Aug. 28 against Navasota in Lufkin. However, he says schools are encouraging him to make an "official" visit during their football season so he can watch that team in action. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
A closer look: Kirby Ennis Jun 24, 2008
- This past Saturday, Lufkin High School hosted their annual 7-on-7 State Qualifying Tournament ... Top 2010 players such as Port Arthur Memorial linebacker , Lufkin cornerback , Lumberton linebacker and Kingwood wide receiver ... They failed to qualify for the state tournament, with the spots going to Lufkin and Klein Forest instead. (Texas A&M Sports -- Rivals.com)
On a mission from God Jun 23, 2008
The United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth project gathered adults and high school students from Methodist churches in Lufkin, Rusk and Webster, Texas to help Willis residents in need by constructing wheelchair ramps, porches and other projects throughout the city ... David Runnels, the director of the Willis camp and youth director of First United Methodist Church in Lufkin said the project dovetails with the Christian values of the church as well as offers the youth a chance to... (Conroe Courier, TX)
Klein Forest wins the Lufkin 7on7 SQT Jun 23, 2008
Klein Forest and Lufkin both advance after a grueling all day battle. The Lufkin SQT had it all including some overtime thrillers, tremendous plays and of course a rain delay ... After the first round of pool games finished a storm hit the Lufkin High School campus and delayed the tournament for about an hour but then it was right back to the action. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Div. 1 7 on 7 State Tournament is now at 57 Jun 23, 2008
Texas High School Football and Basketball. com covers high school athletics in Texas on the Scout. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Hebron, Creekview tabbed to make playoffs by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine Jun 21, 2008
Star Community Newspapers. In The Community, With The Community, For the Community. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
DANIEL JACKSON WALLIN Jun 21, 2008
His agriculture career included living in Tyler, Glen Rose, Hemphill, Lufkin, Brenham, Ennis and Terrell where he retired from the Soil Conservation Service in 1969 ... Wallin is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Pauline, of Richardson; daughters and son-in-law: Sandra and Wyatt Leinart of Lufkin, Letra Majors of Tyler and Dinah Bearden of Plano; grandchildren: Lisa and Tod Six of Farmers Branch, Brad Leinart of Little Rock, Ark. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Lufkin SQT with picks and previews!!! Jun 19, 2008
com: Lufkin SQT with picks and previews ... Lufkin SQT with picks and previews ... What two teams will remain standing after the Lufkin SQT gauntlet and qualify for the 7on7 State Championship. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Teamsters Hail Setback for Trans-Texas Corridor Plan Jun 13, 2008
TxDOT announced the new plan to use existing alignments on Wednesday at a meeting in Lufkin, Texas. Only new lanes to the highway would be tolled, according to the plan. (PR Newswire)
Dromgoole resigning post at Round Rock Chamber Jun 12, 2008
He is taking over as president of the Texas Forest Country Partnership, a 13-county regional economic development group based in Lufkin. "When Charlie Dromgoole came to Round Rock, he was the right guy at the right time," says Chamber Chairman Steve Laukhuf. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
FOOTBALL RECRUITING: The Top 100 in the Class of 2009 Jun 12, 2008
Jamarkus McFarland Lufkin HS, Lufkin, TX. 6-4. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
RTC subcommittee considers tax increases to fund regional rail system Jun 10, 2008
Some of the gas tax money even went to the Lufkin Visitors Bureau. Jaynes said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Four Players, Signee Taken in 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft Jun 9, 2008
The Lufkin native finished with an 8-4 record, 4 ... Wt. * Hometown LHP * * 24th * 717 * San Francisco Giants * L-L * 6-0 * 185 * Lufkin, Texas INF * * 26th * 777 * San Francisco Giants * R-R * 6-0 * 170 * Waco, Texas RHP * Michael Goodnight * 27th * 831 * Cleveland Indians * 2008 high school signee INF * * 34th * 1,033 * Detroit Tigers * R-R * 6-0 * 200 * Houston, Texas INF * * 46th * 1,391 * Colorado Rockies * L-R * 6-0 * 205 * Metairie, La. (Uhcougars.com)
Carrington Byndom Takes in Austin Jun 9, 2008
By Inside Texas Recruiting ReporterDate: Jun 8, 2008 Lufkin High School has always been known for producing quality Division I football players. Jamarkus McFarland is one of the best in the class of 2009, but Lufkin also has a very talented 2010 safety prospect in Carrington Byndom. (InsideTexas.com)
From a Tiger to a Cub Jun 6, 2008
The 877th player chosen in the 2007 draft after playing two years at Angelina Junior College in Lufkin, Cashner s stock soared dramatically this past season as a excelled in a relief role at Texas Christian University. The 2005 Conroe High graduate recorded nine wins, nine saves and a 2. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Category rankings: Defensive tackles Jun 6, 2008
Northside; , Lufkin, Texas; , Tampa (Fla ... Alonso, , Lufkin, Texas; , Pawling (N.Y.) Trinity Pawling; , Ft. Pierce (Fla. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Baseball Games to be Televised at NCAA College Station Regional Jun 4, 2008
Market * Cable System * Channel Abilene * Suddenlink * 38 Albany * Suddenlink * 10 Amarillo * Suddenlink * 69 Anson * Suddenlink * 98 Aransas Pass * Cable One * 20 Austin * Time Warner * 77 Austin * Grande Communications * 80 Beaumont-Port Arthur * Time Warner * 15 Breckenridge * Suddenlink * 19 Brownwood * Brownwood TV Cable * 38 Bryan-College Station * Suddenlink * 22 Burkburnett * Suddenlink * 50 Clarksville * Suddenlink * 7 Clyde * Brownwood TV Cable * 32 Columbus * Time Warner * 79 Corinth... (Uhcougars.com)
The Woodlands SQT Jun 4, 2008
Lufkin QB Jeffrey Claybon ... Lufkin: The Panthers always have one of the most athletic teams in the state and it wont stop this year ... Jays Pick: Lufkin. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Highlanders to host 7-on-7 Tournament Jun 3, 2008
Sixteen teams from the Houston area including Conroe High, Oak Ridge, Lufkin and, of course, the Highlanders will participate in the tournament at Weldon Willig Field. The two teams that survive the day-long competition earn berths into the 7-on-7 State Tournament July 10-12 at Texas A&M University in College Station. (Conroe Courier, TX)
STULTZ: Texas health care crisis at its tipping point Jun 1, 2008
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Nurse Charged With Injecting Patients With Bleach May 31, 2008
LUFKIN, Texas A former nurse accused of intentionally injecting bleach into two patients at a dialysis center was arrested Friday, police said. Two witnesses said they saw Kimberly Clark Saenz, 34, draw bleach into syringes and inject it into two patients' dialysis lines at the DaVita Dialysis Center on April 28, Lufkin police said in a statement. (Fox News)
Former Texas Dialysis Center Nurse Arrested May 31, 2008
(May 30, 2008)--Lufkin police arrested a former dialysis center nurse Friday for allegedly injecting bleach into two of the center's patients ... The licensed vocational nurse is a former employee of the DaVita Lufkin Dialysis Center ... Police say the bleach injections caused patients to suffer health complications, according to reports in the Lufkin Daily News' Friday online edition and KETK-TV in Tyler. (KWTX.com, TX)
New Texas Top 100 May 30, 2008
The most obvious change is at the top where Cy Ridge quarterback is considered to be the new top player in the state, replacing defensive tackle of Lufkin. Defensive back of Aldine Eisenhower remains in the top three. (Texas A&M Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cashner excels as TCU closer May 28, 2008
But instead of pursuing a professional career, the 18-year-old Cashner decided to hone his skills at Angelina Junior College in Lufkin. Junior college was really where I learned how to pitch, Cashner said. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Hines And Rogers Sign On With SFA Baseball May 24, 2008
A local product - originally from Hudson High School just outside of Lufkin - he hit. 348 in 51 games for San Jacinto last year, leading his squad to a No. 6 national ranking in the year's final NJCAA national poll. (Sfajacks.com)
Final season big for senior Ducks May 22, 2008
They returned to the diamond in Lufkin May 8 and rocked Lufkin-Hudson, an expected contender for the state title, in two run-ruled games. At that point, Kuhl felt certain his team s skid was over. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
'Cat Spoil OSU's Big 12 Opener May 22, 2008
The usual pinch runner that was a blazing wide receiver at Lufkin High School in Texas, blooped a ball just in front of K-State centerfielder Dane Yelovich and never slowed down rounding first before sliding head first into second with a hustling double. After the Wildcats made a pitching change, going to the Big 12 leader in saves Edwards, Rebel Ridling struck out chasing an outside pitch. (GoPokes.com)
Halpin to step down as Mesquite’s head football coach at end of school year May 20, 2008
They took it well, they understood and are supportive, The only thing I told them was I have one regret and that is the fact that I am responsible for setting up the schedule next fall, I hope they don t think I m bailing out on them, said Halpin jokingly of Mesquite s 2008 schedule that includes state heavyweights Southlake Carroll, Lufkin and Hebron, among others. But I ve got to do what s best for my family and for me and I feel at this time it s this. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
5th-graders share Duck spirit May 16, 2008
DUCK GATHERING: Taylor coach Doug Kuhl talks with his team after their final win over Lufkin Hudson Saturday. The Ducks will take on Liberty Hill tonight at Pflugerville High School at 7 p.m. in the first game of a best-of-three series. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Nintendo ordered to pay gaming company $21M May 16, 2008
LUFKIN, Texas - Nintendo of America Inc. was ordered to pay a small East Texas gaming company $21 million Wednesday for infringing on a patent while designing controllers for its popular Wii and GameCube systems ... Tyler-based Anascape also sued Microsoft Corp. for patent infringements on game controllers but reached an agreement with the company before the start of the trial against Nintendo, The Lufkin Daily News reported. (AZCentral -- Business)
We should fan the flame to encourage legislators to extinguish hydrant bill hydrant debate - MICHAEL GRESHAM May 16, 2008
Jim McReynolds, a Democrat from Lufkin who sponsored House Bill 1717, even admitted the intent of law has been skewed. I dont want anyone to incur any liability, McReynolds told the Seguin newspaper. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Disciplined Ducks sweep Hudson May 12, 2008
A patient Taylor took its time at the plate Saturday afternoon, putting 18 runners on base, which translated into a 10-0 victory over Lufkin Hudson at Krueger Field. In a repeat of Thursday s series opener, a 12-1 blowout, the Taylor Ducks run-ruled Lufkin Hudson to sweep the area round of the Class 3A state baseball playoffs ... They just outplayed us, Lufkin Hudson coach Glen Kimble said. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Track and Field Inks 11 During Spring Period May 10, 2008
Thaddeus Gordon - Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin/South Plains). Kristen Hanselka - Kingwood, Texas (Kingwood). (Baylorbears.com)
Ducks set to face Hudson in area May 9, 2008
Taylor is taking on Lufkin Hudson in the area round of the playoffs in a best of three series starting tonight ... Lufkin Hudson hits the ball really well, Taylor coach Doug Kuhl said ... Game one of the area series will be played in Lufkin tonight at 8:30 p.m. Game two will be in Taylor Saturday at 1 p.m. If necessary, game three will be 30 minutes after game two. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
CLASS OF 1958: May 9, 2008
Sr. Denis,e of Houston, Elaine Mikeska Jackson, of Lufkin, Helen Gola Manning, of San Antonio, Judy Kocurek Saegert, of Granger, JoAnn Zimmerhanzel Bachmayer, of Taylor, Fred Manning, of San Antonio, Clifford Baran, of Canyon Lake and Clarence Meyer, of Georgetown. David Leon Boedeker, of Austin and Mary Louise Rincon Jonse, of Sherman were unable to attend the reunion. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
FIVE MAVERICKS EARN SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE SOFTBALL HONORS May 8, 2008
1B -- Jessica Tullos -- Stephen F. Austin -- Sr. -- Lufkin, Texas 2B -- Rudi Cantu -- UTSA -- So. -- Alvin, Texas 3B -- Heather Sherrill -- Southeastern La. (Utamavs.com)
Ladyjacks Set For SLC Tournament May 8, 2008
HOME (RUN) COOKIN': With her roots in Lufkin, Texas, senior is the closest thing the Ladyjacks have to a hometown product. Apparently, East Texas agrees with her swing. (Sfajacks.com)
Taylor puts away Lorena in sweep May 6, 2008
The Ducks will take on Lufkin-Hudson, the district champion of District 20-3A, in a best-of-three series. Game one will be at Hudson in Lufkin Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Game two will be in Taylor Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. Game three will be 30 minutes after if necessary. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Lady Mustangs lose playoff game in final inning May 2, 2008
Brittney Mills makes it to second base safely in last Friday night s bi-district game against Lufkin Hudson ... The Lady Mustangs traveled to Sam Houston State University on Friday to go against Lufkin Hudson in a postseason game for the bi-district title, only to see their playoff hopes dashed in the final inning ... But an appeal by Lufkin Hudson motioned that Whitney Bishop at second had left early. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Lady Mustangs mount surge into post-season Apr 23, 2008
Riding a four-game district winning streak, the Lady Mustangs are headed for the softball playoffs again, and will face Lufkin Hudson at Sam Houston State University at 7 p.m. this Friday for the bi-district title. As defending District 19-3A champs, the Lady Mustangs have owned that title for the previous three seasons, and their playoff appearances go back six years. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
District puzzle remains unsolved Apr 23, 2008
Currently 8-1 in district, Robinson lost two to Lufkin Hudson in the area round last year. If our third place team wins the bi-district round, they will advance to area and face the winner of District 20-3A. Lufkin Hudson and Carthage are tied for first at 12-1 in that district and are both slated to play lower-rung teams tonight ... Lufkin Hudson also ended its season last year in the regional semifinals. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Happy Harbor Methodist Home to close Apr 23, 2008
MRC is a service ministry of the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and serves five other affiliated campuses in East Texas, including Galveston, Lufkin, Bryan, Huntsville, and Texarkana. Houston Community Newspapers Online 2008. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Updated Rivals100 sees some big movers Apr 22, 2008
Barkley is followed by Lufkin, Texas defensive tackle , Oxnard (Calif. Santa Clara running back and Houston (Tex. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ladyjacks Take Doubleheader From Texas State Apr 20, 2008
The senior first baseman from Lufkin provided the margin of victory in SFA's 2-1 win in the opener, blasting a record-setting home run in the fourth inning that set the final score. She came through with a base knock, two more RBI and two runs scored in the Ladyjacks' Game 2 7-2 win. (Sfajacks.com)
Dee Proby Looks Forward To Talking To Ford Apr 19, 2008
com caught up with Proby Friday afternoon as he was traveling back to his home in Austin from Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas. to read the rest of this story. (GoPokes.com)
Belt fitting in with 'Horns Apr 15, 2008
The Hudson High School product out of Lufkin has all the numbers, despite an awkward batting stance. Just like former major leaguer Jeff Bagwell's, Belt's stance is wide and squatty. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Islanders Kick Off Series With 11-2 Win Over SFA Apr 12, 2008
Lufkin freshman is slated to start for the `Jacks, opposed by freshman Trey Hernandez for the Islanders. The game can be heard live on KSFA 860 AM.. (Sfajacks.com)
8 Teens Charged In Videotaped Attack Apr 11, 2008
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Baseball Ready to Face C-USA Rival at Cougar Field this Weekend Apr 11, 2008
This season, the Lufkin native has posted a 6-1 record with 42 strikeouts and a 2. 72 ERA in 46. (Uhcougars.com)
Pulitzer History and the 2008 Winners Apr 9, 2008
In 1977 the Lufkin News in East Texas (now called the Daily News) wasn't going to enter its stories about how the Marine Corps had lied to a family about how a young local recruite had died in training ... In addition to having the Pulitzer Prize in the office in Lufkin, it also has the LETTER that the Pulitzer Board member had written it asking for a nomination. (Washington Post)
Lady Mustangs' run cut short by Whitehouse Apr 3, 2008
LUFKIN Lamar Consolidated was missing one of its main offensive cogs Tuesday night in its playoff game against Whitehouse ... Meanwhile, a relentless LadyCat attack led by Pritchard eventually broke through Lamar's defense and scored two second half goals, leaving the Lufkin Panther soccer field with a 2-0 victory in the Class 4A Region III Semifinals ... The LadyCats (21-2) now play defending state finalist Friendswood, who defeated Lindale, 3-0, in the nightcap at the Lufkin soccer field. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
VA receives $12.3M for facility improvements Apr 2, 2008
The funds will be used to expand specialty care at outpatient clinics in Beaumont, Conroe and Lufkin and add 20 inpatient beds to the VA hospital's Mental Health Care Line to work with troops returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, with 10 beds set aside for female veterans ... A physician assistant cross-trained in otolaryngology, urology and orthopedics as well as an audiologist will be hired for the VA outpatient clinics in Beaumont, Conroe and Lufkin. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
JaMarcus McFarland Takes in Texas Apr 2, 2008
By Inside Texas Recruiting ReporterDate: Apr 1, 2008 Lufkin defensive tackle JaMarcus McFarland was one of several uncommitted prospects on campus for Texas spring game over the weekend. Inside Texas gets a quick update on McFarland's visit and where he's headed next. (InsideTexas.com)
SFA To Take On Aggies Beginning Tuesday Apr 1, 2008
Those were the first two appearances of his career, and the Lufkin, Texas, product was rewarded by picking up the victory against ULM.. has provided the hot bat as of late for SFA, having upped his batting average from. (Sfajacks.com)
Local woman, grandson get first-hand view of shuttle launch Mar 30, 2008
By The Lufkin Daily News ... On March 27, 2003, not two months after the Columbia went down, a search helicopter carrying forest service employee Charles Krenek, of Lufkin, and four others crashed in the Angelina National Forest in San Augustine County ... Copyright 2008 The Lufkin Daily News. (Lufkin Daily News)
TWHS soccer teams get ready for rematches Mar 27, 2008
Collins eliminated Lufkin 2-0, while Temple defeated Cedar Park 3-2. Like their male counterparts, the 15-5A champion Lady Highlanders (21-1-2) had little trouble in getting past Tomball 4-1 in their opening playoff match. (Conroe Courier, TX)