Throughout Diboll, East Texas and beyond, people are sharing stories and offering prayers for Arthur Temple, Jr., the town's biggest booster and one of the region's most influential businessmen, who suffered a recent heart attack.
Diboll High School Junior Traci Parish receives cash awards for earning the most tips during Band Day at Diboll Sonic.
The Angelina County Home-Based Head Start Program is recruiting three and four-year old children for enrollment in the program.
The Pilot Club of Diboll gives monetary donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Diboll as part of its community projects. Pilot Club President Hellen Schmidt makes the presentation along with Pilot members Mozelle Devereaux, Vivian Holt, Johnnie Devereaux, Sue Beaty, Barbara Nash, Billie Willmon and Billie Lamb.
Angelina College Lady Runners sign Desiree Waller, one of Louisiana's top high school players, to play basketball.
Marge Kirkland presents the program, "School Days in the Moffett Community" at the meeting of the Angelina County Genealogical Society held in the Kurth Memorial Library in Lufkin.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies are held celebrating the grand opening of the new BankcorpSouth full-service banking facility located at the intersection of Whitehouse and Brentwood in Lufkin.
The Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 8933 host bake sale to help needy veterans and their families.
The Diboll Lady Jacks softball team post wins over the Rusk Lady Eagles 10-0 and the Westwood Lady Panthers 8-2
FIVE YEARS AGO
Martin Luther King III speaks at Stephen F. Austin State University as part of the One Nation Community Outreach Conference.
Diboll ISD students and faculty participate in tragedy dramatization, "shattered dreams" re-enactment program.
Angelina County Commissioners approve one position requested by County Auditor Jesse Austin to help with work load.
Diboll City Council gives City Attorney Jimmy Cassels the green light to draw up an ordinance limiting the erection of any further bill boards inside city limits.
The Art for Heart special dinner fundraiser is held at Crown Colony Country Club for the third consecutive year.
Billy Ball, retired U.S. Forest Service Special Agent, takes 56 per cent of the ballots to earn the Democratic Party nomination for justice of the peace Precinct One.
The Angelina College Board of Trustees receives news that 44 per cent of Angelina County high school graduates attended AC during this past fall and spring semesters.
Ellen and Buddy Temple of Lufkin announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Lea Temple, to Christopher Linn Sanders, son of Carolin and Raymond Sanders of Lufkin.
Hudson Middle School students Rebecca Brock, Holli Thompson and Stormi Pressley participate in the concrete beam competition, junior high division of the Science and Technology Fair held at the Angelina County Exposition Center in Lufkin.
Hal W. Greer is honored with the 33rd degree Inspectors General Honorary by the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite.
Angelina College Singers prepare for their annual upcoming Showtime 2002 performances. AC singers include Sammy Burgueno, Stacy & Lacey Cummins, Carlos Flores, Jessica Martin, Nicole Price, Benton Reynolds, Rusty Shields, Jack Smith, Megan Terrill and Kelli Wilburn.
TEN YEARS AGO
Neches Pine Golf Course in Diboll hosts the Diboll Police 4-Man Scramble Tournament. The proceeds go toward KYSSED scholarships for Diboll High School graduates.
Rev. Roy G. Smith, pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Diboll, host annual Men's Day with pastors of area churches conducting the ministry.
Central High School of Pollok and Stewart Regional Blood Center host blood drive at the school's library on Highway 69.
U.S. Congressman Jim Turner speaks at First Friday Luncheon at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin and tells folks balance budget is realistic in his first term.
Jimmy and Mavis Trout of Diboll announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Christine Trout, to Gregory Alan Stephens, son of Neal Stephens of Lufkin and the late Billie Stephens.
Luis Alberto deJesus meets McGruff, the Crime Dog at the Parent Fair held at Diboll Junior High School. The fair is a cooperative effort between DJH and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission.
Crecenthia Joshua, a former graduate of Diboll High School, graduates from the Academy of Hair Design in Lufkin.
A Citizens Committee is approved by the Angelina County Commissioner's Court to help county officials study and assess future needs regarding a new county jail facility. The eleven residents of Angelina County on the committee are Dave Martinez, J.W. Reeves and Elsie Bell of Pct. 1; Bennie Moye, George Harris and Billy Daniel of Pct. 2; Jimmy Loomer, Jimmie Marshall and Denton McCoy of Pct.3; and Opal Gant and J.T. Hambrick of Pct.4.
The Diboll ISD board of trustees accepts the resignation from high school band director Cathie Cain.
Receiving 25-year service awards from Texas Foundries at their annual awards banquet are Harold Yost, Norris Thomas, Virginia Martin, Minnie Kirkland, Joe Marsh, Jack wade, Hollis Thornton, David Allen, Richard Noble, Herbert Hebert and Guadalupe Flores.
Diboll Lady Jacks gets three hits from Jeni Lightfoot and two from Jessica Rayburn and routs Huntington Devilettes 14-1 in district softball action.
TWENTY YEARS AGO
U.S. Marine Private First Class Leslie M. Smith, daughter of Prentiss A. Smith of Diboll, reports for duty with the 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Capps celebrate 25th year wedding anniversary with dinner party at their home with friends and family.
Reed & Morris Drilling Company drill earth core samples at the new proposed high school site on Farm Road 1818 to determine foundation needs for the buildings.
St. Cyprian's Episcopal School host public auction and garage sale on the school grounds in Lufkin and items donated for the cause range from clothes to toys to tools to office equipment.
Pilot Club of Diboll awards Pilot Club Scholarship to former Diboll High School student Amy Ward who is attending Texas Bible College of Houston.
Goodwill Industries of Southeast Texas receives $5,000 grant from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation to equip the organization's donation stations.
Diboll High School's basketball standout Frank Lane is named to play in two all-star games- Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Camp in Waco and Texas High School Coaches Association in Fort Worth.
San Augustine's girls team wins District 18-3A golf tournament with a score of 455 to beat out Diboll. Team members include DeAnne Little, Mary Gail Johannessen, Kristie Thomas, Ellen Saulsbury and Tania Byley.
Diboll's boys golf team wins District 18-3A golf tournament easily by beating out San Augustine and qualifying for the region tournament. Team members include Roger Shadix, Chad Conner, Robert Wells and Troy Maxwell.
Bro. Jimmie Moye receives plaque for outstanding leadership as chairman of the deacon board of the Shiloh Baptist Church of Diboll.
THIRTY YEARS AGO
Rock band, the Doobie Brothers, performs in concert at the fourth annual East Texas Country Fair held in the SFA Coliseum in Nacogdoches.
The Free Press wins its second School Bell Award by the Texas State Teacher's Association at the press convention held in San Antonio.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Scarborough celebrate 50th wedding anniversary with reception in the fellowship hall of the Denman Avenue Baptist Church in Lufkin with friends and family.
The "Over 60" group attends the Diboll nutrition program held at the First Baptist Church and later is treated to an Easter egg hunt. Senior citizens scoured the woods, grass and trees for eggs in the afternoon after the noon meal.
Diboll High School football standout Donald Coleman is named to play in the Texas High School Coaches All Star game to be held in Texas Stadium.
Diboll Pee Wee League completes their first draft and team names. The four team names and coaches are Cats, John Shepherd; Aces, Jerry Willis; Jacks, Charles Mann; and Bears, Mike Sanford.
Diboll's golf team of John Oates, Jimmy McClain, Gandy Stubblefield and Bryan Faircloth wins District 17-2A golf tournament with team score of 327.
Diane Garrett of the Lady Jack golf team qualifys for the regional golf tournament as she was a medalist in the District 17-2A tournament.
U.S. Navy Seaman Johnny R. Rast of Diboll completes recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida.
The B.T. Express brings their hit record, "Do It Till You're Satisfied" to the Family Affair Club in Diboll for the big Spring Festival Show.
There is fundraiser/shower held at the Zavalla Civic Center to benefit the Dan Raburn family who lost their home recently by fire.
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