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Greetings Huntington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Huntington resident ended up with a life prison sentence
  • Which Huntington resident appeared in this week’s Jasper County arrest log?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of showers, with a high of 74 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny, cooler and less humid, temps: high: 64, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Warmer with lots of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Huntington man sentenced to life after being found naked in bathroom with child pornography (ketk.com) — A Huntington resident has been sentenced to life in prison plus additional consecutive terms after pleading guilty to multiple counts related to child sexual abuse material discovered on his phone during a search of his Huntington home. Investigators traced online uploads to his account and said he used tools to hide his activity before ultimately accepting maximum sentences.
   

Find out what's happening in Huntingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

• Arrest Reports for 12/16/25 (kjas.com) — A recent Jasper County arrest report includes a Huntington resident charged in connection with a theft-related warrant, alongside several suspects from other Texas communities. The log lists names, charges, and basic booking details, offering residents a snapshot of recent law enforcement activity that does touch Huntington directly.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Lufkin

  • Lufkin man accused of burning child in bathtub waives jury trial (kltv.com)
  • Six names to watch in Notre Dame's 2026 running back corps (southbendtribune.com)
  • MC police report drug, alcohol arrests; felony domestic charges in Bayou L'Ourse (stmarynow.com)

Nacogdoches

  • Nacogdoches City Council approves resolution to apply for $250k grant funding (kltv.com)
  • Homemade Meals With Holly: Soups that will help when you're feeling under the weather (dailysentinel.com)

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