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4 days ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Nacogdoches County held its first budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year Monday morning. County commissioners heard from the election administrator, Vicki Wood, on upgrades the elections office is looking into. Wood explained to the court that the voting equipment was purchased in 2001, and as they near the end of its lifespan, they are requesting to upgrade the equipment. “I wanted to kind of plan for the future.

5 days ago | ktre.com | Vanessa Johnson

HUNTINGTON, Texas (KTRE) - Bryant Jackson, who goes by Sharkbait Spraypaint, lives in Huntington and is a spray paint artist. He sells his work, but he’s also done murals around downtown Lufkin and on clothing. He aims to entertain, show others his techniques and educate people on how to spray paint legally. He says it is also his happy place and a way for him to connect with his faith. “It’s for me and my joy, my praise and my worship,” Jackson said. Copyright 2025 KTRE. All rights reserved.

1 week ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The City of Nacogdoches moved forward with water and sewer infrastructure improvement plans at Tuesday’s city council meeting. City Director of Finance Todd Simoneaux explained to the council the total for project cost comes in at over $100 million. The city will provide $40 million in cash into the capital fund project. “The city has been very prudent and diligent, in my opinion, and putting money aside to help fund that capital plan,” said Simoneaux.

1 week ago | ktre.com | Karley Cross

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A Bryan man was sentenced to 25 years in prison this week in connection to an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon charge from early 2024. He was also found guilty of instances of family violence and wont be eligible for parole until he’s served at least half of his sentence. Andrew Gutierrez, 35, was convicted of an Assault Family Violence Continuous charge in 2016 and served five years in prison.

1 week ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Animal shelters in Deep East Texas provide a safe haven for animals, and in some cases, medical attention. The Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter in Lufkin is asking for the public’s help so they can continue to treat animals in need. “Right now, with school out, we’re starting to see an increase in animals coming in,” said director, Morgan Williams. As of Tuesday, there are over 160 animals waiting to be adopted.