Lufkin stands out as one of the finest communities in the Lone Star State!
Ten time winner of Governor’s Community Achievement Award including the current 2004 award (most of any city in Texas)
Maintained “Sustained Excellence” status for thirteen years. (Most in Texas)
Lufkin is the only community to ever score a perfect 100 in the 21 years of the Community Achievement Award.
Lake Sam Rayburn is the largest lake totally inside Texas and is only a 15 minute drive from Lufkin.
Toledo Bend Reservoir is the largest lake in Texas and forms a border between Texas and Louisiana. It is only a one hour drive from Lufkin.
The Lufkin Panther Football Teamwon the State 5A High School Championship in 2002. They perform to sell-out home crowds at Abe Martin Stadium each fall.
The Temple Theatre at Angelina College annually hosts performers from around the world.
Five National Forests surround Angelina County, (Davy Crockett, Angelina, Sabine, Big Thicket, and Sam Houston) affording some of the best outdoor recreational opportunities in the nation.
U.S. Highway 59, has recently been renamed I-69 and will connect Canada, Mexico and the U.S. via Lufkin, Texas.
Lufkin Demographics
City of Lufkin, County of Angelina, State of Texas, located 120 miles North of Houston, 166 miles Southeast of Dallas, 110 miles Southwest of Shreveport
POPULATION
Year
2004 (est.)
2000 Census
1990
City
36,830
32,709
30,206
County
83,140
80,130
70,000
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
MEDIA
Papers:
1 – daily,
2 – weekly
Radio Stations:
12
TV Stations/TV Cable:
2 – Local/ Yes
CHURCHES
Assembly of God, Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Church of
Christ, Church of Latter Day Saints, Episcopal, Jehovah’s
Size: 50,000 SF (200’ x 250’) Construction: Metal, brick faced front Expandable: up to 125,000 SF Column Spacing: 50' x 100'
Ridge Height: 32.33' Eave Height: 24'
Insulation: 3" vinyl faced fiberglass Truck Docks: As required by tenant
Year Built: 2000
Floors: One
Site size: 8.37 acres Zoning: Heavy Industrial
Water service: Lufkin Municipal 6" Sanitary Sewer: Lufkin Municipal 18"
Offices: To be built to tenants specifications
Natural Gas: Reliant / Entex (6" line @ 40lbs)
Floor: Dock height on South end; grade level on North end
Engineered to accommodate: Overhead crane & sprinkler system
Engineered to accommodate: Rail siding and rail docks
Engineered to accommodate: 75,000SF expansion
Skylights: Translucent panels under roof eave, both sides of bldg.
Location: Old Mill Road at Henderson St., near Hwy 287 N. Loop
Interstate Highway: US Highway 59 / I-69, three miles
Rail Serving: Angelina & Neches River Railroad; Union Pacific
Airport, General Aviation: Angelina County, named Texas Airport of the Year, eight miles south, ILS, charter service, jet fuel, restaurant
Airport, International: Bush Intercontinental (Houston) 90 Min. S. via I-69
For Further Information Contact: Jim Wehmeier Lufkin/Angelina County Economic Development Partnership P.O. Box 1606 Lufkin, Texas 75901 E-mail: jwehmeier@cityoflufkin.com Webpage: www.lufkinedp.com Tel: 936-634-7076 Fax: 936-634-8726
Education
LUFKIN ISD
Public School Budget:
$ 48,221,597
Schools
Enrollment
Elementary:
11
4,209
Intermediate:
Middle/Jr. High:
1
2,103
High Schools:
1
2,489
Private:*
4
727
Special/Head Start:
1
238
* Elementary
AREA UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES:
Angelina College, Lufkin 5,000+
Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches 12,000+
State Industrial Job Training:
Yes
Vocational Program:
Yes
University:
Stephen F. Austin State University is conveniently located in Nacogdoches, Texas, (approximately 20 miles north of Lufkin). Established in 1923, SFA has grown from a small teachers college into a regional university with a reputation for academic excellence.
Local College/Vocational School:
Angelina College is located on U.S. Highway 59 South in Lufkin, and was established to fulfill an educational need of the community; thus, the college's philosophy defines its excellence in all aspects of the college program. The elected board subscribes to excellence in instruction, programs, and services provided to the taxing district and the service area.
Angelina County Secondary Schools:
Lufkin ISD is located in the City of Lufkin. As a learning community built on partnership and respect, they will prepare each student to become a responsible, productive citizen by providing a wealth of skills, knowledge, and experiences with a staff devoted to creating positive relationships in an atmosphere of safety, discipline, and concern.
Central ISDis located in the northern portion of Angelina County. The district covers approximately 92 square miles nestled in a rural East Texas setting. Central ISD is the hub of the community of Pollok, Texas. Pollok is located six miles north of Lufkin, Texas, on U.S Highway 69 North.
Huntington ISDis a 3-A rural district nestled within 226 square miles of Angelina County and provides educational facilities and resources to meet the needs of more than 1622 students on 5 campuses.
Diboll ISD is located 10 miles south of Lufkin on U.S. Highway 59 South. There are over 1,700 students enrolled in this Class 3A school district. The district covers 71 square miles. Diboll, Texas is the center of the timber industry, with Temple-Inland offices and plants located here and pine trees being the main product of the area.
Hudson ISD is located on U.S. Highway 94 West, approximately 6 miles off the loop in Lufkin.
Zavalla ISD is located in the heart of East Texas in the small town of Zavalla. It is the southernmost city in Angelina County and is cradled amid a forest of giant pines, hardwoods, and streams and rivers. Zavalla is located ninety miles north of Beaumont and twenty-five miles south of Lufkin.
Transportation
AIR SERVICE
Nearest Airport:
Angelina County
Runway Length:
5,400’ x 100 ft.
Runway Surface:
Grooved asphalt
Lighted:
Yes
Fuel:
Yes
Instrum. Landing Sys.:
Yes
Airport Within 1 Hr.
International:
Houston Intercontinental
Regional:
Angelina County
Municipal:
FREIGHT CARRIERS
ABF Freight System, Central Freight Lines, Consolidated
Freightways, Federal Express, Merchants Fast Motor Lines,
Purolator, Tex-Pack, United Parcel Service, Yellow Freight
Angelina County enjoys a very low comparative property tax rate which are in the lowest 10% in the State of Texas
Texas does not have a corporate income tax.
Texas does not have a personal income tax.
Triple freeport tax exemptions for goods in storage or transit.
Property Tax Incentives.
Property tax exemptions for pollution control equipment.
Sales tax exemptions for machinery, equipment, replacement parts, natural gas and electricity used in the manufacturing process.
Property tax exemptions for facilities used to conserve the consumption of water.
Tax-exempt private activity bonds.
Training Programs:
Angelina College specializes in customized training for area employers and can usually provide this at little or no expense through various state training funds and programs.
Foreign Trade Zone:
Lufkin is only a 90 minute drive to the Port of Houston, which can house goods in transit (raw materials or finished goods) duty free in warehouses within their foreign trade zone.
Enterprise Zone:
Several industrial sites lie within the Lufkin Enterprise Zone. Within this zone, qualified manufacturers are eligible for up to a $1.2 million refund ($250,000 per year over 5 years) for state and use taxes paid for building materials, machinery, and equipment. Franchise Tax reductions are also available based on either a 50% reduction of increased apportioned taxable capital or a 5% reduction in apportioned earned surplus income as calculated on each franchise tax report during the 5 year designation period.
Other Incentives:
Spousal Employment services are provided for key individuals who may be relocating to Lufkin with the prospect company by the Economic Development Partnership.
Jobs Fairs are provided new and expanding employers who wish to access the greatest number of qualified job candidates within the shortest period of time.
Government Bid Assistance is provided by Angelina College, for a minimal fee, to help local businesses access government contracts.
