Lufkin celebrates it's place in the Texas Forest Country with a few choice museums. In fact, residents of Lufkin celebrate all year round with Holiday Extravaganzas and River Rendezvous.
Lufkin is located in the heart of Texas Forest Country. Low tax rates, solid transportation access, proximity to major markets, and stellar health and education providers have created a diverse and sophisticated economy. Major energy operations, timber and logging concerns, and a cadre of manufacturers, including locally based Lufkin Industries are mainstays of the economy.