Christmas is in full swing, even if there's no snow on the ground in Lufkin. Many neighbors are starting to decorate their homes with all of the holiday necessities - the Christmas tree, stockings by the fireplace and of course, the bright Christmas lights!
Check out our impressive photo gallery with the best Christmas lights from around Lufkin and surrounding areas.
At some stores and homes, the Christmas decorations were up before Thanksgiving.
Those of us that did put up the Christmas tree before carving the turkey have been accused of breaking holiday rules, but rather than rebellion, we rule breakers argue it's convenient. With the decorating out of the way we could concentrate on matters like shopping.
Now that Thanksgiving is officially behind us, the rule followers are breaking out the Christmas lights too. Lufkin will light up the season with a Christmas parade on Tuesday.
Though Jeremy Renner's turn hosting 'SNL' this past weekend may have felt somewhat uneven, many would argue that the normally-stoic 'Avengers' star still did a better job than other hosts unprepared for sketch comedy, like Daniel Craig, or even to a degree Louis C.K. And while Renner wasn't present for the Guy Fieri deleted scene that exploded in popularity yesterday, another 'SNL' deleted scene is making the rounds that might have seen Renner at his best! Check out what didn't make the cut!
Black Friday 2012 is only a few days away, and many local and national businesses have released store hours, discounts and deals early to get customers ready to shop.
A website called 'The Black Friday' has tons of predictions for this year's deals, if you're brave enough to face the crowds early in the wee hours of the morning!
We'll share more information once we know deals and hours for local businesses. If you've already got the scoop, send us a note!
Have you SEEN the new promo for Nicki Minaj on American Idol? It's insane! She looks amazing and highly engaging. I bet Mariah is PISSED!!!
Angelina Beautiful/Clean is celebrating America Recycles Day by hosting “SHRED DAY”
Friday November 16th from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce (1615 S. Chestnut)
If you want to see some amazing Christmas lights, the Harrison County Courthouse is the place to be. Christmas magic returns to Marshall this month, when the 26th Annual Wonderland of Lights Festival opens November 21.
I'm glad I went to the Veteran's Day parade in downtown Lufkin on Saturday. The 9th annual event was full of traditional pomp and circumstance, but rightfully so, with the emphasis on those who served and are currently serving our country.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade always has impressive floats, interesting performances from pop music and broadway, and it’s a huge tourist draw for New York City.
One East Texas cheerleader is on her way! We’ll watch for her on NBC next Thursday morning.
It's High School Football Playoff time again and the Lufkin Panthers have secured their spot in the the District 14-5 A competition. They're in a 3-way tie for first place in their division with The Woodlands and A & M Consolidated. They will play Spring Dekaney on Friday, November 16 at Sam Houston State.
This week Colorado and Washington passed a law that legalized marijuana in their respective states. Their seems to be an on-going debate about the recreational drug and if it should be legal throughout the United States
