Leah Listenbee

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Summer vacations don't have to break the bank, according to Kansas State University's Kristin Malek, assistant professor of hospitality management, who...

Read Outside the Box to Keep Students Learning During Summer Months, Says ISU Professor

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Leah Listenbee - June 12, 2017

AMES, Iowa – It was not unusual for Emily Hayden to spend the first three or four weeks of a new school year re-acquainting her students...

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Art in The Park, Beatlemania 64, and A Pumpkin Patch Fill Saturday in Lufkin

TFCL Story Agent - October 9, 2026

Tomé Opens Its New Building at 2608 North St. in Nacogdoches

Business October 9, 2026

Tomé has moved its North Street location into a new building at 2608 North St., with the drive-thru and the dining room finally under one roof.

If You’re Going to Trap Feral Hogs, Catch Them All

Farm & Garden October 9, 2026

Cary Sims found hog damage in his own Lufkin backyard this week. His advice: trap the whole sounder, or teach the survivors to avoid you.

Texas Seniors Can Apply to Public Colleges Free Oct. 12-18

Community October 9, 2026

Free College Application Week runs Oct. 12-18. Texas residents can apply to any public college through ApplyTexas with no fee until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 18.

Jasper’s McMurry MediPlex Opens with Specialty Clinics and An Air Rescue Base

Community October 8, 2026

The Dr. Ron A. McMurry MediPlex in Jasper was dedicated Oct. 7. It houses dermatology, pain management and pediatric care, plus an air rescue base.

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Art in The Park, Beatlemania 64, and A Pumpkin Patch Fill Saturday in Lufkin

Community October 9, 2026

Art In The Park, BEATLEMANIA 64 and the Pumpkin Patch all land Saturday in Lufkin, and the chamber calendar stays full through Oct. 23.

Tomé Opens Its New Building at 2608 North St. in Nacogdoches

Business October 9, 2026

Tomé has moved its North Street location into a new building at 2608 North St., with the drive-thru and the dining room finally under one roof.

If You’re Going to Trap Feral Hogs, Catch Them All

Farm & Garden October 9, 2026

Cary Sims found hog damage in his own Lufkin backyard this week. His advice: trap the whole sounder, or teach the survivors to avoid you.

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