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Hello Lufkin! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Todd Quick joins Hall of Honor with Jason Peters, unregulated child care warnings, and live snakes at game night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Lufkin protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Coaching legend joins elite ranks: Longtime Lufkin head football coach Todd Quick was inducted into the 2026 ETCA Hall of Honor in Longview, joining fellow honorees and former NFL stars Jason Peters and LaMichael James — see who else was honored.
Oversight gaps put kids at risk: Texas officials warn about unregulated home child care, citing unlicensed operations and an indictment, as East Texas families face fewer options after a 21% provider decline from 2020 to 2021 — read the full story.
Brand clarity takes center stage: Lufkin’s Pitser Garrison Convention Center will host Lemon Seed Marketing’s At the Movies conference March 15 to 17, offering keynotes, workshops, and networking for home service businesses — see what’s planned.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Pie craving, solved: Grandough Baking Co.bakes the pies you actually want to bring home. Think Traditional Pecan, Buttermilk, Apple Crumble, and silky Coconut Cream, all with a from-scratch, East Texas comfort vibe. Ideal for “I deserve dessert” days and family get-togethers this week.
Petal pick-me-up: When birthdays, sympathy gestures, or just-because moments arise, The Flower Pot keeps gifting simple with fresh, thoughtfully arranged stems. Local, reliable, and delightfully unfussy, they’re a go-to for “need-flowers-now” days… and the ones when you simply want a prettier kitchen table.
Channel your inner ninja: Fitt Life turns a friendly gym into a legit ninja obstacle playground, perfect for burning energy and shaking up your routine. Their focused obstacle training keeps it fun for kids and sneakily satisfying for grown-ups chasing a quick confidence boost this week.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐉 Teen D&D @ Kurth Memorial Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 4:30 PM – Got a teen who needs a quest that is not on a screen? For ages 13 to 18, Dungeons and Dragons delivers dice, dragons, and actual conversation, plus sneaky math. Space is limited, so grab a seat at the table before the party fills.
👶 Tiny Tots Storytime @ Kurth Memorial Library | Thursday (3/12) at 11:00 AM – Give the living room a break and let the kiddos soak up free Tiny Tots Storytime, complete with a simple craft and plenty of giggles. You get a few quiet minutes, they get stories, glue sticks, and bragging rights for their fridge masterpiece.
🎨 Paint N’ Potatoes @ Timberland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship – TUUF | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Paint N’ Potatoes is serving a free craft night, a baked potato bar with all the fixings, and zero pressure to color inside the lines. Queer Craft Club brings supplies, you bring your appetite, tolerance for glitter, and your favorite brushes; all ages welcome.
🧩 Puzzle Swap @ Kurth Memorial Library | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – If that 1,000-piece lighthouse has stared at you long enough, bring it to the Puzzle Swap and trade your finished puzzles for new challenges. Meet fellow piece counters, swap stories, and go home with something new, complete, and gloriously time-consuming. No missing pieces, please.
🐍 PAL Game Night @ Timberland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:30 PM – St. Paddy’s in Lufkin means board games, green food, and, naturally, live snakes from the East Texas Reptile Club. It is a potluck, so bring something green and edible, not a houseplant, and settle in for friendly competition. Free, open to all, and surprisingly lucky.
🎉 Grand Opening @ 6:8 En Route Fitness | Wednesday (3/18) at 10:00 AM – Grand Opening vibes with a free stroller workout, local businesses, and giveaways, because small-town cardio should involve coffee after. Bring the stroller, the grandkids, or just your curiosity, then linger for neighborly chatter, fresh finds, and the thrill of winning something you actually want.
🐉 Kids D&D Night @ Kurth Memorial Library | Wednesday (3/18) at 4:30 PM – Let the kids quest for treasure while you quest for silence. This free D&D night gives them dice, imagination, and teamwork without cleats or carpools, and space is limited, so reserve a spot before the dragon hoards them.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Lufkin report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 93%
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 23%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Some of the storms could be severe. Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Clear, with a low around 43. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
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