October 29, 2008 / County News

News from the Round Table at Pouland's

Fran McClain has been faithful to keep up with the Diboll High School Alumni record book. She does a terrific job and is always trying to keep all the addresses, etc. updated. More...

Race playing role

Talking to an acquaintance in Beaumont the other night, I heard a little story I found fascinating. The story-teller was talking to a neighbor, and they touched on the subject of him driving his elderly parents to the polls. More...

Editorial

Because the Diboll Free Press prints on Tuesday afternoon, we won't have election results in next week's paper. Just a reminder. However, we will post the results on our website, www.dibollfreepress.com, as soon as we get them compiled. More...

Capital Highlights

AUSTIN - Is there anything that can be done before Texas gets hit with a market-driven wave of home foreclosures like Florida, California, Nevada and other states? Maybe so, if state lawmakers approve. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Oct. More...

Amber Rochelle Bearden and Benjamin Stewart Beckum exchange vows in September ceremony

Amber Rochelle Bearden of Diboll married Benjamin Stewart Beckum of Central in a 7 p.m. ceremony on Friday, September 26, 2008 at Behannon's in Lufkin. The double-ring ceremony was performed by Scott Foster of Lufkin. More...

HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST

A special thanks to all of the sponsors, and the Diboll Primary and Temple Elementary staff s for helping to make this contest so succesful. More...

Prospects Look Good for Deer Season

AUSTIN, October 24, 2008 - Hunters hoping for a shot at a quality deer during the 2008-09 deer season will need to get off the bench and into the game, suggest state wildlife biologists, as current range conditions indicate increased availability o More...

General hunting and fishing license information

Recreational hunting and fishing licenses and stamp endorsements are available at approximately 2,000 locations throughout the state in addition to TPWD offices and parks. More...

Horton seeks return to Constable Pct. 5

Eddie Horton is a candidate for re-election to the offi ce of Precinct 5 constable, a position he has held since 1986. Horton, 60, is a Diboll native who graduated Diboll High School in 1967. More...

T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library News

Excitement is building as we anticipate our move to the new building! Sometime within the next three to four weeks the library will begin packing up the books, close its doors, and move to the new building. More...

Sheila's Potpourri

Congratulations to Loretta and Bradley Reed of Longview who have been married 50 years. Married in Huntington, the couple has three sons, Michael of Mesquite; Mitchell and Marty both live in Longview. More...

All Around Lufkin

"Rick, Ragan and Susan Tate, children of Connie and Gene Tate, congratulate them on their 65th wedding anniversary. They were wed October 19, 1943." We also say congratulations to these former Lufkinites. More...

Cow Pokes

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STUDENTS URGED TO APPLY FOR THE PRESERVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is seeking student applicants for its Preservation Fellows Program, which strives to increase the diversity of professionals working in the field of historic preservation. More...

Extreme Collision Ribbon Cutting

John D. Flowers; Owner, John Carson Flowers ;son Also pictured: Diane Frankens, Lonnie Flowers, David Flowers, James Flowers, Betty Love. President of Chamber; Jerry Huffman, Vice President of Chamber; Tony Moline, Special Program Mgr. More...

RED RIBBON WEEK

DRUG FREE JAMBOREE

Door Decorating Contest Winners Primary Ms. Campbell and Mrs. Lewis 2nd and 3rd grade winners First Place - Mrs. Finch 3rd grade Second Place - Mrs. Martel 3rd grade Third Place - Mrs. More...

Information on the Texas Youth Hunting Program

Mission The Texas Youth Hunting Program was established to increase the number of youths participating in wildlife and hunting activities and to promote the hunting heritage in Texas. More...