Local HeroesRains County Leader
Emory Fire Chief Presents Award at First Responders Banquet
Rains County's Firefighter of the Year received a knife set at the annual First Responders Banquet.
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CommunityThe Canton Herald
Five die in early-morning Canton house fire
A Van Zandt County house fire on Oct. 21 killed a mother and four of her children, officials said.
CommunityThe Daily Sentinel
Nacogdoches County to Seek Construction Manager for $75 Million Jail
The county plans to choose a construction manager at-risk for its new jail, with a selection expected by early 2027.
CommunityThe Daily Sentinel
Transportation department seeks public input on Lufkin District bike plan
Public comment on a long-term bicycle plan for a nine-county area runs through Nov. 6.
CommunityThe Daily Sentinel
Pride Alliance to hold Pineywoods Spooktacular Pride in Lufkin on Saturday
The Pride Alliance of Lufkin plans a Saturday event at a private venue after moving it from Nacogdoches.
CommunityThe Orange Leader
Orange woman dies after crash on North 16th Street
A 58-year-old passenger was killed when two vehicles collided on North 16th Street in Orange, police said.
CommunityThe Orange Leader
West Orange shelter features Sheba as Pet of the Week
The West Orange, Texas Animal Shelter is seeking a home for Sheba, a female pet who loves treats and attention but should not live with chickens.
CommunityThe Orange Leader
Construction starts on Beaumont mental health center with first concrete pour
The Kim & Dade Phelan Behavioral Sciences Center, a three-story expansion of a Beaumont treatment facility, has begun construction.
CommunityThe Orange Leader
Halloween at the Depot returns to Orange on Oct. 30 and 31
The Friends of the Orange Depot will host a haunted house with student-built sets and a photo corner.
CommunityCherokeean Herald
Rusk Council Elects Earl Dominy to District 4 Seat
The Rusk City Council chose Earl Dominy to fill the District 4 seat and named Maxine Sessions mayor pro tem.
Texas WinsJacksonville Progress
Henderson County ranch on Lake Palestine set to become Texas' next state park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation bought the 650-acre property for more than $10 million, but visitors are years away.