November 4, 2009 / Front Page

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Friday’s flood finale

Record rainfall damages Diboll businesses, homes
Diboll-area residents are enjoying some muchneeded sunshine this week, and clear skies are forecast through the weekend. More...

Dateline Diboll

Paul’s Journey performing Sanctuary Music Recording Artists, Paul’s Journey, is performing at 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at First Baptist Chruch, 208 Devereaux, Diboll. For more information contact Gary Fannon at 936-829- 5299. Hwy. More...

County News

Library boasts of building, ‘Teen Read’

News from ... T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library

Our new building is such a joy to us. Now we are even more proud to say that it has won the 2009 Excellence in Wood Design Award from the Texas Forestry Association. More...

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...

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Obituaries

Phillip Anthony ‘Andy’ Dominey

A funeral service for Phillip Anthony “Tony” Dominey, 54, of Huntington was held Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at the Carroway- Claybar Funeral Home. Burial was at the Ben F. Walker Cemetery. More...

Kibbie Lee Brabham

Graveside services for Kibbie Lee Brabham, 67, of Lufkin, were held Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Durham Cemetery. She passed away Oct. 25, 2009, at her residence. A native of Lufkin, she was a real estate agent. More...

Mary Nadine Blalock Hooton

A funeral service for Mary Nadine Blalock Hooton, 75, of Lufkin was held Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at the Timberland Drive Church of Christ. Burial was at the Christine City Cemetery. More...

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A real treat on Halloween

Youngsters had lots of fun Halloween afternoon, coloring in the Diboll Free Press Coloring Contest (left), snagging candy, playing games, riding on a the 4-H hay ride (low, left and more at the second annual Community Trick-or- Treat at the Lot More...

Wanted ... no more

Diboll police apprehend burglary suspect; Those hindering apprehension may be charged
RICHARD NELSON editor@dibollfreepress.com

After evading Diboll police officers for weeks, suspected burglar Armando Delacruz is finally behind bars. More...

Arthur Temple Jr., 2 others inducted into Busines Hall of Fame

RICHARD NELSON editor@dibollfreepress.com

Angelina County has a history of business people who have demonstrated civic as well as corporate leadership, and no there’s the Angelina County Hall of Fame to honor them. More...

Local History

30 Years of Diboll Free Press Clippings

Twenty years ago: Diboll, H’ton on probation
A Public Service of The History Center

ONE YEAR AGO More...

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Church

Paul’s Journey journeying to Diboll

“Entertaining, uplifting and ministryminded” are words often used to describe a Paul’s Journey event. And, one such event will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at First Baptist Church, 208 Devereaux St., Diboll. More...

CHURCH DIRECTORY

If you have any changes for your church please call The Diboll Free Press and ask for Rhonda. Attend the Church of your choice this Sunday More...

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Sports

Lady 'Jacks dismantle Chapel Hill to advance in playoffs

Their bi-district win sets up a match with the Mexia Ladycats in Rusk
Andrew Scott

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Still going...

Harriers set to toe the line at Regionals Saturday in Humble
by ANDREW SCOTT, sports@DibollFreePress.com

The Lady ‘Jacks cross country team heads to Humble on Saturday for a race that is their equivalent of the playoffs. They qualified for the regional meet by placing third as a team during the district race held two weekends ago in Hudson. More...

Aerial assaulted

Despite the Lumberjacks best offensive performance of the season, Carthage cruised to a 54-25 victory behind QB Anthony Morgan’s 316 yards passing and six touchdowns
By ANDREW SCOTT, sports editor

The Diboll Lumberjacks were officially eliminated from the district 18-3A playoff race on Friday night after the defending state champion Carthage Bulldogs exploded for 54 points and 591 yards of total offense. More...

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