In its Thursday evening meeting at the district’s administration building on Cotton Square, the Lufkin ISD board approved raises for staff, authorized the sale of bonds, and reviewed the 2026-27 budget. The steps taken signal the board’s ongoing focus on both employee welfare and prudent financial planning.

It was a busy year for education in Lufkin and the surrounding area. Local school districts appointed new superintendents, driving one of the top headlines across local and state levels in 2025.