Livingston State Park Camping Loops Reopen
As spring approaches, the Lufkin District is in full swing with new and ongoing construction and maintenance projects.
“Our construction project at Livingston State Park in Polk County is coming to a close and the...
All Tribes Converge on Conservation
Let’s start with a modern fable about three tribes, each with their own totem spirit, but all dedicated to Conservation.
The Native Planters were intent on weeding out invasive species and replacing them with only...
Updates from TxDOT Lufkin District
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION APPROVES NEW PROJECTS
The Texas Transportation Commission approved in February more than $350.6 million in construction projects and $36.8 million in maintenance projects, with several new projects located in the Lufkin District.
Construction projects...
Texas House Passes CPS Reform Bills HB 4 & 5
State Representative James White along with Republican Members of the Texas House showed their commitment to providing the necessary reform to Child Protective Services (CPS) by approving House Bill (HB) 4, which provides additional...
Texas Credit Based Insurance Scoring
Recently, many constituents have voiced concerns about how insurance companies use credit history in determine rates and coverage. Remember, insurance companies are private sector businesses, albeit regulated by the state that have discretion in...
Nurses Honored with DAISY Award at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial
Caregiver, helper, friend - all titles that a nurse takes on during their shift.
Nurses many times do not receive the recognition they deserve for the vital role they play in a patient’s experience. With...
US 69 Widening Project Underway Through Wells
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and its partners today celebrated a longawaited construction project to widen US 69 through Wells with a groundbreaking ceremony. The project, some 30 years in the making, will...
New Rewards For Unsolved Murder Cases In Texas
The Office of the Governor, The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Texas Crime Stoppers today announced a new reward program related to the Texas Ranger Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program. The new reward...
Save Texas History Program Receives Grant from the Texas Historical Foundation
Commissioner George P. Bush today accepted a grant from the Texas Historical Foundation on behalf of the Texas General Land Office's Save Texas History Program.
The $4,000 grant will be used to promote stories found...
TFCL Releases Digital Magazine
Texas Forest Country Living released its first digital magazine today.
Filled with features about local heroes, people who inspire, the latest trends, local hotspots, and even how-to throw a dog birthday party, TFCL's spring issue...