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Funeral Arrangements for SCSO Deputy Matthew Pierson

September 1, 2023 - Funeral arrangements for SCSO Deputy Matthew Pierson will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Harmony Hill Baptist Church located at 2708 South Chestnut Street in Lufkin. TX. Public visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and the service will begin at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Blue Springs Cemetery Etoile, TX. Food for the family can be dropped off at Etoile Volunteer Fire Department or the Etoile Water Department beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 5.

Saltwater Fishing Regulation Changes for 2023-24 License Year

September 1. 2023 – Starting Sept. 1, changes to saltwater fishing regulations will take effect for the 2023-24 license year.

Changes include the required use of specialized devices on reef fish exhibiting signs of barotrauma, returning to previous bag and size limits for spotted seatrout on the coast, lowering the bag limit for cobia and adding shortfin mako sharks to the list of prohibited species.

David’s Daily Devotion for Sept. 1

September 1, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Friday, September 1.

This morning, our church has the honor of hosting a meeting of first responders. Men and women, who, a few days ago, were on the scene of a car accident that claimed one of their own, a young deputy. They will be meeting this morning just to talk, to talk about things that you and I will never know.

My Five Cents: School Zones, TWIA Increases, Grants, New Laws, Carbon Capture

August 31, 2023 - This month we remember President Lyndon B. Johnson on what would have been his 115th birthday. President Johnson was born in Stonewall, Texas in 1908 and was elected as a Congressman, Senator, and later President of the United States. His birthday is an official state holiday in Texas. 

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. TxDOT urges drivers to be mindful in school zones 

Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Water, Boating Safety This Labor Day Weekend

August 31, 2023 — With the summer boating season winding down, many Texans are making plans to escape the unrelenting heat by hitting the water one last time. This holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens are joining local law enforcement to patrol Texas lakes and rivers and remind everyone spending time around the water to follow basic safety precautions.

David's Daily Devotion for August 31

August 31, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, August 31.

On this day, in 1990, something happened in Major League Baseball that had never happened before. A father and son started for the same team. Ken Griffey and Ken Griffey Jr. batted back-to-back in the first inning, each hit a single, and each scored, leading the Seattle Mariners to a win. A memorable moment.

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