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Robert E. Lee class performing "Katrina: A Play of New Orleans"

TYLER — The Robert E. Lee Theatre class will perform a reading of Katrina: A Play of New Orleans, at 7:00 pm, Monday, August 29. The performance will be held in the Jan Jones Robert E. Lee Theatre.

Lufkin woman arrested

Lufkin, Texas — Officials from the Angelina County Jail tell KFXK that Donna Hack has been arrested for numerous offenses.

SPCA to seize more animals

August 29, 2011 -- Under the authority of the Kaufman County Sheriff's Department, the SPCA of Texas will seize three abandoned animals--two dogs and one donkey--this morning from a Kaufman, TX property.

Longview officials mull tow rate increase

Longview, TX — It is Longview’s first proposed rate increase in nearly four years for non-consensual tows, but towing companies say a 10 percent raise falls flat.

Power lines down on Brook Hill School

Bullard — Smith County officials tell KFXK power lines are down on the Brook Hill School. Crews are on the way to the scene.

UPDATE: Power outages affect thousands of East Texans

UPDATE: As of 4:30, these are the latest numbers from Swepco: Cass Co. 1229   Upshur Co. 707 Harrison Co. 2211 Gregg Co. 4829 Rusk Co. 1783 Panola Co. 1234

Trinity, Angelina County chase suspect under investigation

ANGELINA COUNTY — The suspect in a police chase through Trinity and Angelina Counties Tuesday is currently under investigation.

Teen flown to hospital in Canton rollover

VAN ZANDT COUNTY — Van Zandt County Sheriff officials tell KFXK one teen was flown to the hospital after the van they were riding in rolled on Hwy 198 near Canton.

A decision on the Double D this afternoon

Judge Kennedy continues the injunction against DD Restaurant. The Double D cannot open until a trial on November 28th. The judge signed the order at 4:20 pm on Wednesday.