February 1, 2017 - A section of US 59 coming out of Timpson had a speed limit change approved last year and the new signs indicating the new speed of 50mph and 65mph.
January 31, 2017 - Lufkin District approved for six construction and maintenance projects
LUFKIN – The Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday approved construction contracts for the state that totaled $431.3 million and additional maintenance contracts, with the Lufkin District was approved for five new construction projects that totaled $6.9 million and one maintenance project for $1.2 million.
Construction and maintenance projects were approved for Houston, San Jacinto, Shelby, Nacogdoches and Polk counties that include:
January 27, 2017 - Two vehicles collided with a horse on State Highway 87 North on Thursday, January 27 causing damage to both vehicles and proving fatal for the horse.