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Communities Unlimited Hosting Beginner-Friendly Grant Readiness Class at DETCOG
Communities Unlimited Hosting Beginner-Friendly Grant Readiness Class at DETCOG Local organizations and community leaders looking to strengthen their funding efforts are invited to attend an upcoming Grant Readiness Training hosted by Communities Unlimited. The beginner-friendly class will take place on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Deep East Texas…
Read More75 Years of Caring for Angelina County’s Children. Join the April 8 Flag Raising
75 Years of Caring for Angelina County’s Children. Join the April 8 Flag Raising The Angelina County Child Welfare Board was established in 1951 by the Angelina County Commissioners Court. The Commissioners recognized the need to help children in foster care as their basic needs were not being met by other local sources. The Angelina…
Read MoreAbseck weighs in on benefits of new stadium
Abseck weighs in on benefits of new stadium By EDWIN QUARLES/The Lufkin Daily News A $42 million proposition to replace the 53-year-old Abe Martin Stadium with a new venue to host football, track meets, soccer, and marching band competitions will be voted on in the May 2 Lufkin ISD bond election. One of the biggest…
Read MoreHockenberry shares information on bond proposals at Chamber event
Hockenberry shares information on bond proposals at Chamber event By WILLIAM LANIGAN/The Lufkin Daily News The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce hosted “Coffee with Dr. Hockenberry: a conversation about the 2026 Lufkin ISD bond” Tuesday morning in the Chamber’s community room. The event gave the community a chance to ask LISD Superintendent James Hockenberry questions…
Read MoreLeadership Lufkin Alumni Reconnect with Legacy Project at “Serve at Sunrise” Service Event
Leadership Lufkin Alumni Reconnect with Legacy Project at “Serve at Sunrise” Service Event The Leadership Lufkin Alumni Association kicked off the morning with purpose at Leaders & Lattes: Serve at Sunrise, held Thursday from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Lufkin Dog Park at Grace Dunn Richardson Park. The event brought alumni together for…
Read MoreOceans Behavioral Hospital Hosting Outpatient Services Open House
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hosting Outpatient Services Open House Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Lufkin is inviting the community to learn more about its outpatient services during a special Outpatient Services Open House on April 9, 2026. The event will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at the Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Lufkin Outpatient Clinic located…
Read MoreMcWilliams Hosting HVAC & Plumbing Job Fair March 18
McWilliams Hosting HVAC & Plumbing Job Fair March 18 McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is opening its doors to job seekers across the region with an upcoming Job Fair on Wednesday, March 18, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at its Lufkin location. The event will be held at 7642 US-59 in Burke and is…
Read More2026-2027 Leadership Tomorrow Applications Being Accepted
Leadership Tomorrow, developed for high school juniors in Angelina County, offers a transformative journey for participants, empowering them to become agents of change in their local community and beyond. The program mirrors the Leadership Lufkin initiative, aiming to provide students with firsthand insights into their community while fostering leadership skills and community engagement.
Read More2026-2027 Leadership Lufkin Applications are Live
At the heart of Leadership Lufkin lies a deep commitment to cultivating leadership skills and fostering meaningful relationships among participants. This mission aligns seamlessly with the overarching goal of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce: to promote and develop business support and growth through advocacy, alliances, economic development partnership, and education.
Read MoreSBDC Hosting SBA Small Business Session March 18
The Angelina College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host an SBA Strengthening Small Business Information Session on March 18 designed to connect entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community stakeholders with essential tools and resources for growth and success.
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