December 16, 2015 - During the start of Monday's City of Center council meeting, a crowd of Santa's Christmas Parade float winners were presented prize money by the City of Center who was the Award Sponsor for the parade.

December 16, 2015 COLLEGE STATION - A wet winter may be in store, but the threat of wildfire still exists.

The current El Niño conditions drop the threat of wildfire to below normal, however Texas A&M Forest Service urges caution this holiday season.

“Fireworks and outdoor fires are usually associated with this time of year,” Jan Amen, fire prevention specialist said. “It’s important to be careful, because one spark can cause a devastating fire.”

December 15, 2015 AUSTIN — In an effort to save lives this holiday season, TxDOT is launching the “Plan While You Can” campaign that urges drivers to plan ahead for a sober ride when holiday celebrations involve alcohol. The campaign introduces the “Plan While You Can” interactive dodgeball game to show the effects of alcohol on a driver’s response time. During last year’s holiday season (Dec. 1, 2014 - Jan. 1, 2015), there were 2,412 alcohol-related traffic crashes in Texas, resulting in 190 serious injuries and 110 fatalities.

Statewide impaired driving campaign to make a stop in Lufkin on Tuesday

December 11, 2015 LUFKIN – The Texas Department of Transportation’s “Plan While You Can” statewide campaign that urges party goers to plan for a sober ride this holiday season will be on the Lufkin Mall parking lot Tuesday to drive it’s message home to East Texans.

December 14, 2015 - Don’t let them be a ‘Pedextrian’!

Many parents will be giving their teens a smart phone this Christmas season. While this amazing technology has made life much more convenient, it is well known that these devices are also responsible for many distracted driving crashes. What might not be apparent are the dangers that smart phones pose for teens when they are walking — especially crossing streets.