May 13, 2019 - The water on Denning Rural Public Water System no longer requires boiling. On May 9, 2019, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Denning Rural Public Water System, #2030004, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

May 9, 2019 - Precinct 4 Commissioner Tom Bellmyer has reported as of 4:54pm, May 10, 2019, the water across CR 4323 has receded and the road is now passable. 

Precinct 4 Commissioner Tom Bellmyer reports flooding on CR 4323 in the river bottom at the location of the three bridge. Bellmyer estimates the water is 18 inches deep. Trucks have been able to go through but he encourages everyone to use extreme caution. Remember: Turn around, don't drown.

May 10, 2019 - The Lufkin District is moving into late spring and early summer with many ongoing construction and maintenance projects. Motorists are urged to use caution, reduce speed and stay alert as they travel through a work zone. Obey all signage, flaggers and lead cars. Never drive around cones or barricades in a work zone. Also be prepared to stop.

Work schedules are subject to change in inclement weather. For current road closures and project updates statewide, visit drivetexas.org. Work schedules for coming days in the nine-county Lufkin District include:

May 8, 2019 - A truck load of vegetables spread across the roadside of U.S. Highway 96 North just south of CR 3770 following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

May 7, 2019 - State Highway 7 West and the intersection of FM 711 was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Tuesday, May 7, 2019, which resulted in one driver being taken to the emergency room.