President’s Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February. Originally known as George Washington’s Birthday, it was celebrated on February 22 which is his actual birthday. Established in 1880 it is the first federal holiday to honor an American Citizen. On Jan. More...

One Year Ago Diboll’s Jack and Mozelle Devereaux celebrate 70 years of marriage with reception host by family and friends at the First United Methodist Church in Diboll. Local children’s author, Jan Albritton, signs her latest book “Super Sweetie to the Rescue” at the T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library in Diboll. More...

On the TV the other day, the commentator was talking about a couple who had been married 80 years! Yes, I said 80 years. Of course, they are both close to a 100. Like wow! More...

Funeral services for James “Jimmy” Hopson, 46, of Lufkin were held Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at the Carroway Funeral Home Chape. Interment followed at Whitehouse Cemetery. Hopson was born Sept. 18, 1963, in Lufkin, and died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at a local nursing home. Survivors include his parents, Thomas and Dorothy (Thigpen) Hopson of Lufkin. More...

From the outside looking in, 2010 should have been a rebuilding year for coach Laura Knight and her Lady 'Jack basketball team.  The success of last year's team has been well documented.  Seven seniors, led by ESPN top 25 recruit Nikki Greene, came within three points of a trip to the state tournament in Austin and a likely state title.  With so many players graduating and moving More...