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Lufkin man sentenced to life in prison for ordering 2007 Aryan gang-related murders

Lufkin, TX — A U.S. district judge on Monday sentenced a Lufkin man to life in federal prison for giving the order to have two people killed nearly four years ago.

Small plane crashes at Gladewater Airport

Gladewater, TX — A small experimental airplane crashed Tuesday morning shortly after takeoff. It happened at the Gladewater Municipal Airport sometime after 7:00 a.m.

Lufkin man killed in industrial accident

Lufkin, TX — A Lufkin man died Sunday in an industrial accident in Newton County. That's about 70 miles southeast of Lufkin.

U.S. Forest Service bans all open fires in East Texas' national forests

Lufkin, TX — The U.S. Forest Service on Monday announced a ban against open campfires, charcoal fires gas and propane grills, stoves and lanterns anywhere in the Angelina, Sabine, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston national forests.

1-year-old girl drowns in northeast Houston

Houston — A 1-year-old girl who went missing briefly Sunday evening was found under a dock in the San Jacinto River and was later declared dead, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

UT Cowan Center announces 2011-12 season

TYLER — The University of Texas at Tyler R.

Lufkin couple's second baby death leads to indictments for child endangerment

Lufkin, TX — A Lufkin couple has been indicted on a charge of child endangerment after their second infant in two years died while sleeping in their bed against Child Protective Services instruction.

UPDATE: Two injured in north Tyler rollover

TYLER — Tyler police officials tell KFXK the accident occurred when the driver of an SUV rear-ended another car, sending the SUV rolling several times into a ditch.

Several Tyler roads closed on 4th of July

TYLER — The Tyler Police Department requests that drivers be aware of route changes for the 4th of July celebration at Lindsey Park on Spur 364. Beginning at 8:30 p.m. Spur 364 at Loop 323 will be closed to all eastbound traffic.

Longview man charged with sexual assault of child

Longview, TX — A Longview man was arrested Wednesday after a child told police she was sexually assaulted.