Josh Havard

Lufkin

Sports Editor at Lufkin Daily News

Sports editor for The Lufkin Daily News, dad to 4 awesome kids, husband to an amazing wife.

Articles

Intro to Aggieland brings plenty of laughs for dad, daughter

1 week ago | lufkindailynews.com | Josh Havard

By By JOSH HAVARD/The Lufkin Daily News I've spent the better part of my lifetime making fun of Aggies. It wasn't like I didn't have a choice, but it all came kind of naturally to me. My dad grew up rooting for the legendary Longhorn teams led by Darrell K. Royal. Josh Havar is editor of The Lufkin Daily News. His email address is [email protected].
Central accounting takes home state title

2 weeks ago | lufkindailynews.com | Josh Havard

By By JOSH HAVARD/The Lufkin Daily News The Central Bulldogs recently capped another successful year as nine students competed at the UIL Academic State Meet at the University of Texas in Austin. The Central accounting team once again delivered in a big way as it captured its sixth state championship in the last eight years. Josh Havard's email address is [email protected].
How a sweaty day turned into a fatherhood memory

2 weeks ago | lufkindailynews.com | Josh Havard

By By JOSH HAVARD/The Lufkin Daily News There aren't just a ton of purchases that stand out from my younger days. I'll always remember buying my own Nintendo way back when. I had asked my parents for what was then the latest and greatest gaming innovation. If any of my kids looked back at the graphics now, they'd laugh and ask what in the heck was wrong with me. Josh Havard is editor of The Lufkin Daily News. His email address is [email protected].
Alzheimer's Association begins countdown to fundraising walk

3 weeks ago | lufkindailynews.com | Josh Havard

By By JOSH HAVARD/The Lufkin Daily News One of the most prevalent diseases that affects Americans is Alzheimer's. Research shows that 1 in 3 older adults dies of Alzheimer's or another dementia. There are currently 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and death from the disease increased by 142% from 2000 to 2022. Josh Havard's email address is [email protected].
T&T Roots owner/Texas Hemp Coalition executive board member speaks out against SB3

3 weeks ago | lufkindailynews.com | Josh Havard

By By JOSH HAVARD/The Lufkin Daily News The 2025 legislative session may be over - but the fight over Texas hemp is not. Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), which would ban hemp-derived cannabinoids that are federally legal under the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, recently passed in the final hours of session. The waiting game is on as those on both sides of the issue anticipate Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to sign it into law or to veto the measure. Josh Havard's email address is [email protected].
Surprise birthday party what 'Dreams' are made of

3 weeks ago | lufkindailynews.com | Josh Havard

If you read my column about my stumble on the stairs of a downtown Houston movie theater recently, you probably know I haven't had the best of luck when it comes to movies lately. Therefore, I wasn't exactly thrilled when my wife Barb asked for my help in setting up a backdrop for a photo booth for a private event at The Pines Theater a few weeks ago.
LHS grad Flores ready for regionals with K-State

4 weeks ago | lufkindailynews.com | Josh Havard

By By JOSH HAVARD/The Lufkin Daily News The game of baseball has taken Sam Flores all around the nation and beyond. He won a national youth baseball title in Detroit, played at the JUCO World Series in Colorado and spent last summer playing in Canada. This week, the game is bringing him back to Texas as Flores and his Kansas State teammates will compete at the Austin regional starting Friday night. Josh Havard's email address is [email protected].
June 2025 - Editor's Letter

1 month ago | lufkindailynews.com | Josh Havard

By Story by Josh Havard So much for easing into summer. This month's Charm magazine dives right in as we show what travel adventures are right here at your fingertips in East Texas. If this issue doesn't have it all, then it comes close.
50 years later, parents still providing perfect example

1 month ago | lufkindailynews.com | Josh Havard

It's not a completely uncommon thing for me to hear my wife Barb excitedly say the phrase, "Can you believe it's been that long?!"I'm never quite sure what she's talking about at first. It can be how long ago it was when the kids started school, the memories of a vacation from years ago or even talking about her Stella Stinger days at Hudson High School. Josh Havard is editor of The Lufkin Daily News. His email address is [email protected].
Stubblefield students show no-quit attitude in finishing high school journey

1 month ago | lufkindailynews.com | Josh Havard

Many of the students walking the stage at Tuesday's Beth & Horace Stubblefield Learning Center graduation have heard plenty of reasons why they can't do something. On Tuesday afternoon, they showed exactly why they can as 33 students graduated and earned their high school degrees in front of a mostly packed auditorium at Angelina College's Temple Theater.