Lumberton, TX

US 69 idea skirts Kountze By JULIE SHEHANE EDITOR       LUMBERTON - When Katrina Cook opened The Potato Shack in Kountze earlier this year, she expected to benefit from the new U.S. 69 corridor in a few years. "I would have had a great location … but if the highway goes around Kountze, I will lose new customers," Cook said. "I'm not happy with ... More ... County officials set plans for new recording service By AMY A. COLLINS REPORTER       KOUNTZE- Problems with the back-up recordings for the 911 and other non-emergency lines have prompted Hardin County officials are seeking bids to replace their inhouse phone recording system. Hardin County Commissioners agreed last week to spend an estimated $30,000-$40,000 on a new inhouse recor... More ... A flag of merit       Cub Scouts from Troop 770, Den No. 6 performed a recent flag raising ceremony at the entryway of the Kountze Public Library, lowering the old flag and replacing it with a new one. Led by den leader Linda Stone of Kountze, the scouts received merit badges for the project. Pictured: Bob Akehurst (le... More ... Birth brings new life to tragic anniversary By JULIE SHEHANE EDITOR       LUMBERTON - The Salim family used to consider May 2 to be one of profound grief over the 16-year-old who died in a horrific car crash alongside four friends. Now, family members have something to celebrate May 2. More ...