🌱 Why a Lufkin officer’s bond was just cut in half

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Lufkin officer's bond was just cut in half
• Want your art in Jones Park this October? Here's how
• When big rigs roar into Pine Valley Raceway this October

Also on today's calendar: Cookie Decorating and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bond reduced for Lufkin cop accused of abusing Flock camera searches (kltv.com) — A Lufkin police officer accused of repeatedly misusing Flock license plate cameras to track his ex-girlfriend and others has had his total bond cut from $500,000 to $250,000 by a district judge in Angelina County. The 33-year-old Lufkin resident faces multiple felony charges, and his case is now moving forward after Monday's arraignment at the county courthouse.
   

• Art in the Park is Officially Back from Year #10 (ksfa860.com) — Lufkin families can mark their calendars for the 10th Annual Art in the Park at Jones Park on October 10, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Neighborhood Strong is inviting local artists to showcase their work for free, giving kids and teens a hands-on way to experience painting, music, woodworking, and more from Deep East Texas creators.
   

• Truck show season unwinds in October; here's some of the last shows (truckersnews.com) — Truck and motorsports fans in Lufkin can look forward to Draggin' & Pullin' in the Pines at Pine Valley Raceway on October 16–17, one of the last big truck shows of the season. The roundup also highlights similar events across the country if you're up for a road trip.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lufkin

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Cookie Decorating Class →
  Angelina College, 3500 South First Street, Lufkin

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Cookie Decorating →
  Angelina College, 3500 South First Street, Lufkin
• Cookie Decorating Thursday, October 1st, 2026 →
  Angelina College, 3500 South First Street, Lufkin
• Herty Primary - Open House
  LUFKIN ISD, 2804 Paul Ave, Lufkin
  4:30 pm
• Panther Football vs New Caney
  LUFKIN ISD, 21650 TX-494 Loop, New Caney
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Fright at the Museum - 21+ →
  Naranjo Museum of Natural History, 5104 S. First Street, Lufkin
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 58 Cowboy Church Mutton Busting →
  58 Cowboy Church, 7580 FM 58, Lufkin
  3:30 am
• Autumn Fest 2026 →
  Luf-Tex Barn, 425 Ruthlane, Lufkin
  5:00 pm
• 58 Cowboy Church Singing Sounds of Faith →
  58 Cowboy Church, 7580 FM 58, Lufkin
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Brandon Elementary - Open House
  LUFKIN ISD, 1612 Sayers St, Lufkin
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Herty Primary - Open House
  LUFKIN ISD, 2804 Paul Ave, Lufkin
  4:30 pm
• Panther Football vs New Caney
  LUFKIN ISD, 21650 TX-494 Loop, New Caney
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found on Benton Road between Boulware and Wheeler.
  Dumped or strayed. Young female, maybe just went thru 1st heat. Showed up last night at our house. Friendly and quiet. Know anyone who wants a small… (Nextdoor Fuller Springs)
• Good morning brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.
  May the Lord give you strength to complete the work HE has appointed you to do. Do not worry about those who oppose you! No coworker, family member… (Nextdoor Westbury)

• JBS USA Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Lufkin. Apply here.
• Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Team Member in Lufkin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lufkin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nacogdoches

• East Texas Artists Series: Mary McCleary (glasstire.com)
• What Happened to These Texas Ghost Towns? (kkyr.com)
• SFA's Colby Carthel becomes winningest head coach in program history (ketk.com)

Rusk

• Jacksonville man with felony warrants escapes arrest (star-telegram.com)
• #bEASTTexas Fabulous 15 Week 6: Jefferson moves up a spot in Class 3A/2A/TAPPS (marshallnewsmessenger.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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