Etoile News

Michael and Stacy Gullett of Huntington announce the birth of their son, Ian Michael Gullett born April 12 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, weighing 8 lbs.

Two Angelina County teachers have been indicted by a grand jury on charges of having sex with students.

Alicia Loftin and James Martin of Lufkin announce the birth of their daughter, Zoey Renee Martin, born May 7 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs.

More details have emerged and a new arrest has been made in a foiled conspiracy to bring controlled substances into the Nacogdoches County jail for a man awaiting trial on capital murder charges.

Q: Has a trial date been set for the people who are charged with killing the people in Etoile last year? A: A trial date has not officially been set for anyone charged in the deaths of David Mitchamore and ...

It was pure luck that Vicky Atkinson entered into the medical field. Atkinson, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital's emergency medical services public information officer, became involved in the industry to assist ...

Driving while intoxicated, 2100 block of Banita Street. A man drove up to the scene of an accident that had involved his girlfriend and when officers approached him, they discovered he was intoxicated and ...

“It's just a great site and we're very excited to add it to our inventory of historical sites we oversee”

By Cristin Ross cross@jacksonvilleprogress.com You won't need to don formal attire to take the formal museum and trail tour of the Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site this weekend in Alto. via Jacksonville Daily Progress

Go Texas Crawfish Boil is on Saturday Grimes County's third annual Go Texan Crawfish Boil will feature an all-you-can-eat meal and dance Saturday at the Grimes County Expo Center in Navasota. via Theeagle.com

Three Lufkin men were arrested on crack cocaine drug trafficking charges Friday during an East Texas sweep by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, according to federal prosecutors. via The Lufkin Daily News

“He has the ability to 'see' a finished product”

A longtime Palestine High School teacher is scheduled to be featured on an episode of Bob Phillips' Texas Country Reporter television show to air Sunday. via Palestine Herald-Press

“Inner healing is asking the Lord Jesus to heal the memories from the past that have prevented us from being about living in the fullness of our life today and our future”

Luke the Physician interdenominational healing prayer ministry and St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church. via The Lufkin Daily News

“Sept. 17, 1862: The tyrant Abe Lincoln's, may he rot in hell for all eternity, war on southern freedom precipitates the Battle of Sharpsburg, Md., the deadliest day in our history.”

Joe Allport, who wrote a letter to the editor on the opposite page last week complaining about a column I had written on the Confederacy, is a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. via Marshall News Messenger

“Many non-smokers feel deprived of the right to enter an establishment”

Smokers could face fines up to $2,000 for lighting up in a bar, restaurant or any other public place, if a proposed smoke-free ordinance passes a vote at Tuesday's city commission meeting. via The Daily Sentinel

“June 12th is a day we're going to look forward to”

A state oversight committee decided Thursday to suspend a prison labor contract that may have adversely affected local industries like Bright Coop and other manufacturers of agricultural trailers. via The Daily Sentinel

“Over the years, we've had top notch and up-and-coming acts, and I think that keeps people interested.”

The Americana Fest is a free music festival that features local, regional and nationally known acts performing throughout the day from noon to 10:30 p.m. downtown. via The Daily Sentinel

“We're trying to get the word out in the community about child abuse”

In 2007, more than 200 Texas children died from abuse or neglect at the hands of their parents or guardians - including an infant who died in Nacogdoches County an hour after birth and later tested positive for ... via The Daily Sentinel

“We will be serving lunch sponsored by Brookshire Brothers and handing out awards to the groups who have cleaned the most. This is an event that the entire county participates in.”

To all Texas motorists: Stop littering on our highways! If only for one day... That's the message behind the annual Texas Trash-Off, a statewide affair happening today and sponsored by Keep Texas Beautiful and ... via The Lufkin Daily News

“From his statements, he just took advantage of patients who weren't able to take care of themselves”

A Lufkin man who told police in 2006 he raped several elderly clients while working as a nurse years before in local hospitals and nursing homes pleaded guilty Wednesday to a second charge of child pornography. via News-journal.com

“He has a wealth of knowledge in the tourism and chamber industry that will bring some fresh ideas for enhancing tourism in Cleburne.”

Watson brings 35 years of experience By Monica Green features@trcle.com Blank walls greeted the new Cleburne Chamber of Commerce tourism director Monday at his first day on the job. via Cleburne Times-Review