“Local physicians are not seeing the spread between students in schools rather from social and family settings. We are hearing from the medical community that they recommend that students are in school, not only to help academically, but with social and emotional needs,” said Torres.

Hard work pays off. Two Lufkin High School students were determined to raise money for the high school’s FFA organization, and in return, received a “high sales” belt buckle.

Congratulations go to the following students for earning a spot in the TMEA Region 21 Freshman All-Region Band!

Per information received from Cleveland ISD, the Lufkin Panther home football game has been cancelled for Friday night.