Jeff Pownall

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F.O.E.T.Z. Lends a Hand to the Ellen Trout Zoo

Sep 27, 2023 | charmeasttexas.com | Jeff Pownall

An iconic Lufkin flagship continues to grow and flourish with a little help from its friends. Since opening June 17, 1967, Ellen Trout Zoo has been a childhood rite of passage for East Texas residents and a tourist destination for others. More than 150,000 guests visit each year, with the 2022 zip code survey offering an at-a-glance look at visitors, who came from 650 Texas cities, 43 states and six foreign countries.
After 40 years, Heart Institute continues mission to transform cardiovascular care in Deep East Texas

Aug 26, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Jeff Pownall

By JEFF POWNALL The Lufkin Daily News A desire to ''make a difference'' in his community led Dr. Ravinder Bachireddy to establish the Heart Institute of East Texas in 1982. More than 40 years later, that desire to make a difference has been a guiding principle in their success because when someone has a heart attack, time is of essence. Bachireddy said. Jeff Pownall's email address is [email protected].
City Church volunteers assembling 20,000 meal packs for kids in the Dominican Republic

Aug 26, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Jeff Pownall

By JEFF POWNALL The Lufkin Daily News Volunteers at City Church today will be putting together 20,000 meal packs that will feed 200 kids for a year in the Dominican Republic. Pastor Eric Barton, his wife and co-paster, Christy, and others are putting the food together for the Mission of Hope organization. Jeff Pownall's email address [email protected].
Huntington water meter replacement project underway

Aug 25, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Jeff Pownall

The city of Huntington has started a water meter replacement project that will help prevent the loss of water and revenue, according to city administrator Bill Stewart.
TWC awards almost $3 million in JET grants to AC, four school districts

Aug 24, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Jeff Pownall

The Texas Workforce Commission on Wednesday presented $2.89 million in JET grants to Angelina College and four school districts. The Jobs and Education for Texans program provides grants to eligible entities to purchase and install equipment necessary for the development of career and technical education courses or programs that lead to a license, certificate or post-secondary degree in a high-demand occupation. Jeff Pownall's email address is [email protected].
Local woman pens poetry book published by Angelina College

Aug 23, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Jeff Pownall

By JEFF POWNALL/The Lufkin Daily News A long-delayed book of poems by author Amanda Gail Click is the first book published by Angelina College. Click, who has been writing since the late 1990s, said poetry provides her the opportunity to verbalize what she is thinking, feeling and experiencing. She said she finds inspiration for her poems from family, friends and the holidays. Jeff Pownall's email address is [email protected].
His Glory Search, Rescue and Aid team to introduce themselves to community

Aug 19, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Jeff Pownall

By JEFF POWNALL/The Lufkin Daily News Members of His Glory Search, Rescue and Aid team will introduce themselves to the community from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the First Christian Church fellowship hall. ''It's about who we are,'' according to Randal Havard, the director for the team. ''And how we do it. And who we do it for it.''Jeff Pownall's email address is [email protected].
PineCrest presents check to first Employee Education Fund Scholarship recipient

Aug 12, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Jeff Pownall

By JEFF POWNALL/The Lufkin Daily News The Employee Education Fund Scholarship Committee at PineCrest Retirement Community on Wednesday presented a $1,250 check to its first recipient, Ja'Brise Rumond Murphy. He joined PineCrest's Skilled Nursing Unit after obtaining his Certified Nursing Assistant certification from Angelina College in October 2022. Jeff Pownall's email address is [email protected].
Flight crews being stationed in Lufkin for fire support in Texas National Forests

Aug 12, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Jeff Pownall

By JEFF POWNALL/The Lufkin Daily News Two helicopters sit idle on opposite ends of the tarmac at the Angelina County Airport. It's still early in the day for both flight crews, who said their work really begins in the heat of the afternoon sun. Jeff Pownall's email address is [email protected].
New Angelina Arts Alliance director excited about Lufkin, its performance spaces

Aug 12, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Jeff Pownall

By JEFF POWNALL/The Lufkin Daily News The new executive director of the Angelina Arts Alliance said the community's pride and enthusiasm for the arts made pursuing the position attractive. Jansen Davis was the executive director of CenterPoint Legacy Theater, a large nonprofit community theater in Salt Lake City, for 11 years. CenterPoint was recognized as Utah's "Best in State" community theater from 2020-22. Jeff Pownall's email address is [email protected].