Angelina County GOP Serving Free Meals to Evacuees on SaturdayIt's 'Americans helping Americans in need' and it's happening Saturday from noon-5 pm in LufkinDanny Merrell
Lake Charles Casino Riverboat Pushed Into I-10 BridgeThe destruction from Laura is jaw dropping. Puff
Devastating Blow ExpectedHurricane Laura is expected to make landfall late tonight as a strong Category 4 storm.Danny Merrell
Tyler County Issues Mandatory Evacuation, CurfewTyler County is now under a mandatory evacuation. A curfew will go in effect tonight at 10.Danny Merrell
'Unsurvivable' Storm SurgeHurricane Laura is expected to be a Category 4 at landfall, bringing with it an unsurvivable storm surge near the eye wallDanny Merrell
Polk County Issues Mandatory Evacuation for Some ResidentsThose residents living in 'substandard housing' are subject to this order.Danny Merrell
Lufkin ISD Cancels Classes for Thursday and FridayAdd Lufkin ISD to the growing list of school districts shutting down on Thursday and Friday. Danny Merrell
Hurricane Laura Rapidly IntensifiesLaura is still expected to be a Category 3 hurricane at landfall, but while over the Gulf she could intensify with sustained winds at 130 mph. Danny Merrell
SFA Cancels Classes as of Noon Wednesday due to Hurricane LauraIn person and distance learning classes at SFA will be cancelled as of noon Wednesday.Danny Merrell
Polk County Issues Voluntary EvacuationHurricane force winds are expected in parts of Polk County within the next 36-48 hours.Danny Merrell
Latest alerts and advisoriesWe will update this site to include the latest alerts, advisories, and closures due to Hurricane LauraDanny Merrell
Hurricane Warning issued for parts of PineywoodsA hurricane warning and tropical storm warning are now in effect for several counties in the PineywoodsDanny Merrell