Valerie Reddell

Texas

Journalist at Lufkin Daily News

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Lufkin ranch honored for continuous operation since 1916

Dec 29, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Valerie Reddell

By VALERIE REDDELL/The Lufkin Daily News Collmorgen Ranch was recognized recently by the Texas Department of Agriculture's Family Land Heritage Program for continuously running an agriculture operation for more than 100 years. "We honor these families for their dedication to Texas agriculture," Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said. "They are the brightest lights in the agricultural legacy of the Lone Star state."
Sun Screening at the Stephen F. Austin State University Planetarium

Dec 29, 2023 | charmeasttexas.com | Valerie Reddell

After a cosmic adventure at the Stephen F. Austin State University Planetarium, you will never see the night sky the same way again. The planetarium uses a state-of-the-art 4K Digistar 6 projection system that displays the night sky onto a 50-foot diameter dome with surround sound, allowing guests to be fully immersed in the space exploration that lies ahead. Programs begin with a sky tour that takes the audience to asterisms and constellations visible in the night sky at the time of your visit.
Cheshire indicted for aggravated sexual assault of two victims

Dec 15, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Valerie Reddell

By Valerie Reddell Bobby Cheshire, 55, a former Angelina County commissioner, was indicted Thursday on two first-degree felony charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child, special prosecutor B. Todd Dillon announced Friday. The charges stem from incidents that reportedly occurred at his home in Diboll involving victims under the age of 14. Valerie Reddell's email address is [email protected].
Education experts join search for Lufkin ISD's next superintendent

Dec 14, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Valerie Reddell

By Valerie Reddell The Lufkin ISD school board selected former Texas Education Commissioner Mike Moses and David Thompson to lead the district's search for a new superintendent. Most Texans are familiar with Moses, who was dubbed the best appointment then-Governor George W. Bush ever made - a comment that seemed to embarrass Moses when Thompson said it during Tuesday's special meeting. Valerie Reddell's email address is [email protected].
LISD celebrates Ivy League scholarships for two LHS seniors

Dec 14, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Valerie Reddell

Lufkin ISD officials learned that two Lufkin High School seniors will be attending Ivy League universities in the fall after they managed to match with a school out of a pool of 20,800 applications, according to Sheila Adams, executive communications director for the school district. Ian Falcon will attend Columbia University, informing the crowd that he had just received a confirmation email as the meeting began.
Candidate filing deadline reveals four contested races for local office

Dec 12, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Valerie Reddell

By Valerie Reddell Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file for a place on the March 2024 primary ballot, Michael McCracken, chairman of the Republican Party of Angelina County, knows he will have four contested races for county offices. County Tax Assessor-Collector Billie Page faces a challenge from Terri L. Collier, the chief deputy for auto registration in the tax office. Valerie Reddell's email address is [email protected].
Court creates LLPF, tackles jail expansion issues, makes board appointments

Dec 12, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Valerie Reddell

By Valerie Reddell Angelina County Commissioners tackled a wide-ranging agenda that include Medicaid reimbursements, sexual assault responses, drones and construction. Commissioners also approved the creation of a Local Provider Participation Fund to help private hospitals in the county expedite payments for medical care provided to Medicaid recipients. Valerie Reddell's email address [email protected].
Man at the center of robbery/carjacking crime spree convicted in federal court

Dec 11, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Valerie Reddell

An Amarillo man was found guilty in federal court Monday of two counts of carjacking and multiple robberies in a crime spree that began in Beaumont and ended in Lufkin April 1, when the suspect crashed the vehicle into a tree line off Allen Gin Road. Jamelle Yantoine Parker, 35, crashed a car he stole from Beaumont into the Big's convenience store at 1902 W.
Commissioners to consider plan to ease cash flow issues at local private hospitals

Dec 11, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Valerie Reddell

A public hearing will be held during Tuesday's Angelina County Commissioners Court meeting to discuss the possible creation of a Local Provider Participation Fund to help private hospitals expedite payment from Texas Medicaid and other directed payment programs. After the public hearing, commissioners will consider a request to set an LPPF rate for the 2023 fiscal year. Valerie Reddell's email address is [email protected].
911 services offline throughout DETCOG region

Dec 11, 2023 | lufkindailynews.com | Valerie Reddell

By Valerie Reddell The 911 emergency communications system is down for Lufkin, Angelina County and other public service answering points in the DETCOG region. Calls from citizens attempting to dial 911 are being routed to non-emergency phone lines, according to Jessica Pebsworth, communications director for the City of Lufkin. Valerie Reddell's email address is [email protected].