December 3, 2008 / Front Page

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Big Rigs Coming

New truck stop coming to Diboll's north side
Morgan Oil Co. of Nacogdoches defi- nitely will build a truck stop at the abandoned site at Diboll's north city limit. More...

New Tex-Mex establishment open for business in Diboll

Diboll's newest restaurant is open on North Temple where Pizzetti's Pizza used to be. El Marinero offers seafood and Tex-Mex seven days a week and has lunch specials every day. More...

County News

Dear Editor:

Having returned to East Texas after living in San Antonio for many years, I am awed by the beautiful fall colors we are enjoying. I know with economy concerns, we might choose to let everything slide downward, including hometown pride. More...

Representative payees now able to go on-line

People who serve as representative payees for individuals who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits now have more options for their annual reporting of how the funds are used. More...

Chaney Rae'Anne Wyatt & Chad Aaron Chittum

Jay & Kaye Wyatt of Diboll announces the engagement of their daughter, Chaney Rae'Anne Wyatt, to Chad Aaron Chittum, son of Richie Chittum and Melanie Fridell, both of Diboll. Grandparents of the couple are Mrs. Charlene Murry of Diboll; Mr. More...

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Obituaries

Marcille Chick' Havard

Services for Marcille "Chick" Havard, 83, of Diboll were Sept. 21, 2008, at First United Pentecostal Church, with the Revs. R. G. "Bud" Davis, Greg Coon, Avery Jones and Harold Small officiating. More...

June Holton Arnett

Private graveside service for June Holton Arnett, 85, of Lufkin was Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park under the direction of Carroway- Claybar Funeral Home. More...

Bettie Allindra Harrod

Graveside services for Bettie Allindra Bice Harrod, 94, of Lufkin were held Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, in the Lynches Chapel Cemetery in Alto with the Rev. Blackie Cranford officiating under the direction of Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin. More...

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Diboll amends map

Diboll City Council in a special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 25, amended the council district map adopted last May in the city charter election. The amendment brings the four council districts within 10 percent of each other in population. More...

Dateline Diboll

DHS Yearbooks Last day to pre-order 2009 DHS Yearbook Friday, December 5- $45.00 No extras will be ordered. Call 829-6170 for more information. More...

Statewide group starting campaign to preserve Neches River

A statewide conservation group is mounting a campaign to have the Neches River designated a National Scenic River, and it is starting the campaign at the grassroots. More...

Grand jury indicts man for criminally negligent homicide

The Angelina County grand jury has indicted a Houston man who caused a fatal accident in Lufkin in July and, the same day, began a multi-vehicle chain reaction crash in Diboll. More...

Local History

Diboll History Center Press Clippings

ONE YEAR AGO The Rev. Gary Fannon of Diboll's First Baptist Church vows to be back in the pulpit by April 2008 and go on with his life. Fannon suffered life threatening injuries while bow hunting earlier this year. More...

THIRTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

Temple-Eastex officials break ground in Houston for the new Big Tin Barn to be constructed there. The new yard will be located on a 40-acre tract near the intersection of I-10 West and State Highway 6 in West Harris County. More...

East Texas Newspapers

I don't drink. I don't smoke. But I am addicted. Give me a stack of East Texas newspapers, and I'll be hooked for hours. More...

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Sports

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Drew Richard age 7 shot his first deer on November 29th in Polk County with a .223 Rifle at a distance of 40 yards. Drew is the son of Phillip and April Richard of Diboll. More...

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The Diboll JV won second place in the East Texas Football League this Fall. Congrats to the team for the great season on the gridiron.. More...

Texas State Parks Celebrate The Holiday Season

AUSTIN, Texas — For families seeking to spend time together during the holidays without spending a lot of money, try looking outdoors. More...

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