About Lufkin, TX
Lufkin is a part of the southeastern region of Texas known for its oil industry and its museums. Major attractions include the Museum of East Texas and the Texas Forestry Museum. Lufkin is known for being showered with debris from the space shuttle Columbia disaster. Among the biggest companies in Lufkin are Lufkin Industries, Abitibi-Consolidated, and the Atkinson Candy Company. The biggest schools here are Angelina College and Lufkin State School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Lufkin is the Ellen Trout Zoo. Famous persons from Lufkin include Ken "Hubcap" Carter and Pete Runnels.
