November 4, 2009 / County News

Senior night!

Join the Lumberjacks for senior night at the final football game at home against Rusk. More...

Time change brings back cold memories

By the time this article comes out, our time will have changed back to what is supposed to be the right time. Daylight savings time will be out of the picture until March of next year. More...

That’s Rich!

Enjoying time in Diboll, at Free Press

I was in between newspaper gigs, playing at being a farmer-rancher at my parents’ place in Jacksonville when I was asked to step in as your interim editor. More...

Trick-or-Treat great, thanks to great citizens

To the great citizens of Diboll, More...

Order in the Court With Judge Esther Barger

‘Judiciously’ retiring JP-education column

Just a short column this week to thank the Free Press for allowing me to try and educate our community about what their local Justice of the Peace does. I have really enjoyed explaining to all of you exactly what it is we do here at the JP court. More...

Parents, grandparents attend conference

A group of parents and grandparents made a trip to the second annual Parent Conference at the Region 7 Education Service Center in Kilgore recently. The conference title was “Ready. Set. Learn. More...

Band Students of the Week

Diboll High School Band Boosters recognize students weekly for their hard work and commitment to the Band Program. Pictured with Band Director Mr. Acker are xxxx and xxxx, each recognized for the week ending Oct. 16. More...

School Lunch Menu

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Diboll Garden Club enjoys a Sago Palm program

The Diboll Garden Club met Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Ralph and Kacoo’s Restaurant in Lufkin for a special luncheon and program. More...

Pilot Club leads Bingo, appreciates teachers

Top, Diboll Pilot Club President Hellen Schmidt, standing with Tracy Oates and JonAnna Arnold of A Compassionate Home Health, and Ertha Sparks and Dorothy Teal are all smiles at the Fair Acres Bingo s More...

Upcoming DHS Project Graduation events

-Fri, Nov 6 drawings for Custom made wooden trash can and wooden cooler -Sat, Nov 14 pancake breakfast @ Lufkin Applebee’s ...tix on sale now. $5 - you may purchase from Elizabeth Ruby at Admin or call Tracie Gonzales. More...

Church celebrates 100th; Gipsons back

Pine Grove Congregational Methodist Church was 100 years old in October. Several members planned a special centennial celebration Oct. 25 at the church. More...

Robinsons back; Youngsters bring out fans

Ronnie and Bobbi Robinson had a wonderful trip to Fripp Island, S.C., this month. They flew into Savannah and enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Paula Deen’s “Lady and Sons” restaurant. More...

Political Cartoon

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LETTERS

Adopt a grandparent for Christmas More...

Safe trick-or-treating fun

And the winners are ... Diboll Mayor Bill Brown has a hard time deciding which Coloring Contest entries are the best. The winners each receive four tickets to the Texas Renaissance Festival. More...

Students proving success of Family-Ed Center

Diboll ISD Family Education Center teacher Becky Baer, congratulates student Victor Castillo on receiving his GED certificate this week. Victor has worked very hard both at the center and at home studying to pass the GED test. More...

DISD Employee of the Week

Beatrice Suarez ...

... is Diboll ISD Employee of the Week for Oct. 26-30. She works at the Diboll Family Education Center. More...

Teacher Mom

As holidays approach, don’t forget about reason for season

The holidays are upon us. It is like seven weeks until Christmas, and Thanksgiving before that! It will be here before we know it. My daughter, Christy, is in marketing, and she has been talking and planning for Christmas since June for her job. More...