🌱 Why Lufkin’s Flock camera system is still shut down
Lufkin, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Lufkin? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Lufkin’s Flock camera system is still shut down
- How fast is Lufkin’s Jones Lake cleanup really moving?
- Lufkin’s defense shines in a 7–0 shutout victory
Also on today's calendar: Movies in The Park: Jurassic Park and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ex-Texas officer sentenced to 5 years after pleading guilty to 100 counts related to ALPR misuse (police1.com) — A former Lufkin police officer has been sentenced to five years in prison for extensively misusing the department’s ALPR and other databases, including accessing information on a former girlfriend and others. The case began after an information request flagged suspicious Flock system activity, and Lufkin’s Flock cameras remain suspended while the department stresses that one officer’s misconduct doesn’t reflect the broader force. 
• Lufkin parks director says Jones Lake cleanup ahead of schedule (kltv.com) — Jones Lake’s cleanup in Lufkin is moving faster than expected, with dry summer weather helping crews finish as much as 30% of the project’s second phase. City parks staff are also adding algae-eating fish to improve water quality and fishing access, though recent rain may briefly slow work. Families can expect a cleaner, more usable lake in under a year.
• Thursday Night High School Football Scores (thehendersonnews.com) — Lufkin fans can celebrate a hard-fought 7–0 win over New Caney in Thursday night high school football action. The roundup also highlights dozens of other scores from across Texas, giving local readers a quick snapshot of how teams around the state fared on the same night.
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Family Crisis Center of East Texas Passion for Purple Luncheon →
Lufkin Convention Center, 601 N. Second St., Lufkin
11:30 am
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
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Box Fort Day
Texas Forestry Museum, 1905 Atkinson Drive, Lufkin
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4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon →
Lufkin\/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, 1615 S Chestnut St, Lufkin
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Cheers with the Chamber | UBank 65th Anniversary @ S First Branch
UBank, S First Branch, 2120 S First St, Lufkin
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Movies in The Park: Jurassic Park →
Naranjo Museum of Natural History, 5104 S. First Street, Lufkin
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BEATLEMANIA 64
Lufkin Pines Theater, 113 S First St, Lufkin
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Beatlemania64 - Beatles Tribute →
Pines Theater - TX, 113 S 1st St, Lufkin
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Headshot Mini Sessions →
Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, 1615 S. Chestnut, Lufkin
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Steven Farmer: Live in Lufkin TX →
The Grand on First, Lufkin
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Live Comedy Night! Steven Farmer in Lufkin TX →
The Grand on First, 416 South First Street, Lufkin
8:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Lufkin's Bistro
Downtown Lufkin
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Box Fort Day →
Texas Forestry Museum, 1905 Atkinson Dr, Lufkin
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rx Angelina 9039 is a planned, expert-led...
Rx Angelina 9039 is a planned, expert-led prescribed burn that began on September 28, 2026. The incident is currently active; a mapping update on… (Nextdoor ) - Heavy rain is possible in the Lufkin District this weekend and has already impacted other parts of the state.
Check drivetexas.org, or download the Drive Texas app, for the latest on road conditions. Know before you go and remember to #turnarounddontdrown (Nextdoor )
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Team Member in Lufkin. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Democratic nominee for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa holds Nacogdoches town hall (kdhnews.com)
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- Women's Volleyball: Cadets push Blue Jays in GNAC battle at Andrews Hall (norwichathletics.com)
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