Kennard News

The city of Crockett in East Texas is located near the Davy Crockett National Forest.

Officials with the Davy Crockett National Forest report a prescribed burn will be held today south of Kennard along FM 2781. via The Lufkin Daily News

Tamekia Malone and Daryl Lewis of Lufkin announce the birth of their daughter, Tori Jamese Lewis, born March 5 at Woodland Heights Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs. via The Lufkin Daily News

The U.S. Forest Service released a statement this morning saying it would be conducting a prescribed burn on the Davy Crockett National Forest today. via The Lufkin Daily News

“The three of us all have great visions for student safety and academic success, discipline, and community involvement with high expectations in all areas”

Mabank Middle School has a new leadership team of three administrators in place for the spring semester. via Cedar Creek Pilot

Presentation of the program "Christmas Idol" is 6 p.m. Sunday, with a Christmas party and food afterward. via The Lufkin Daily News

“Law enforcement and emergency personnel believe that these guys should be recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty”

Five local men risked bodily harm to save another man's life early Sunday when they rescued him from a burning vehicle. via The Lufkin Daily News

Coral Lucio and Alejandro Ramirez of Lufkin announce the birth of their son, Joan Alejandro Ramirez, born Oct. via The Lufkin Daily News

“Now, even though peanut farming isn't as big, we still take time to celebrate.”

Not so long ago, bringing in a large peanut crop brought cause for community celebration. via Palestine Herald-Press

“It worked very well for a long time”

Many new faces surrounded the council table at the Forest Resource Advisory Council meeting last month in Ratcliff at the Davy Crockett National Forest headquarters. via The Lufkin Daily News