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Lufkin Attractions
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Ellen Trout Zoo and Park
402 Zoo Circle off Loop 287 North. Admissions: 936-633-0399
Medford Collection of Western Art
300 E. Shepherd St. Lufkin, TX 75904
Museum of East Texas
In historic 1905 Episcopal Church. Second and Paul Streets. 936-639-4434
Texas Forestry Museum
1905 Atkinson Dr. 936-632-9535
Cry Baby Creek
Jack Creek, a stream west of Lufkin, has, for years, been known as Cry Baby Creek, supposedly because a women and a baby died when their auto veered off a wooden bridge and fell into the steep creek. It's been told that if you visit the bridge at night, you may hear a baby cry! There are many tales in reference to the bridge, you will just have to take a visit (AT NIGHT) to see if they are true! Take care not to venture too far from your vehicle. There could be baby hand prints on your windows when you return. "Believe it or Not"?
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RECENT NEWS AND HAPPENINGS
in the Lufkin, Texas and Angelina County Area
Saints beat Colts
31-17 to Claim First Super Bowl
By: AP
Mon., Feb. 8, 2010, 4:30 pm CST
MIAMI, Fla. (AP) -- Who Dat won the Super Bowl? The New Orleans Saints, that's who. Ain't kidding. Put away those paper bags forever. Drew Brees and the Saints are NFL champions, rallying to upset Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night in one of pro football's most thrilling title games.
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Give Gifts from the Heart
For this Valentines´s Day
By: ARA
Fri., Feb. 5, 2010, 3:00 pm CST
(ARA) - Everyone knows the standard Valentine's Day gifts: flowers and chocolates. But if you really want to express what's in your heart, think a little harder about what you're going to give.
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Lufkin Highlights:
Mardi Gras
Roadrunner Baseball Splits With Alvin
Ground Hog Day!
Is It Time For Change?
Love in College possible?
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LOCAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
in the Lufkin, Texas and Angelina County Area
Fun in the Forest After Dark
Feb 9. 2010
Lufkin, Texas - The Texas Forestry Museum invites you to come learn about native nocturnal animals and fire safety at our annual Fun in the Forest After Dark event. This Kids’ Club only event will be held on Tuesday, February 9th from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
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Do you have something interesting to say about Lufkin? Let us hear from you! Email us at info@lufkinconnects.com
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Chocolate-A Decay Fighter
Valentine's Day is every day; tell your sweetie that chocolate may be just what the doctor ordered. Chocolate, the ultimate feel good snack of chocoholics, has been given a scientific thumbs up. Researchers discovered that dark chocolate contains tannin, a bitter-tasting substance that can prevent cavities.
Tannin prevents oral decay-causing bacteria from using sugars and starches to produce acid that pulls minerals out of your tooth enamel.
Tannin is found in many foods, such as
* several varieties of berries (blueberries, cranberries and strawberries),
* apple and grape juices,
* grapes,
* red beans,
* red wine,
* fish or meats cured or smoked in some woods, and
* the spices cinnamon and cumin.
If you have ever bitten into an unripened fruit, puckered and made a squinty face, that pucker is caused by tannin.
Your favorite black tea and raisins also contain tannin.
Raisins have gotten a bad rap over the years. Many people think they are junk food because of their high sugar content, but new research shows that bacteria are unable to stick to your teeth after you eat raisins. However, any food left on your teeth, healthy or not, can cause decay.
It's important to limit the amount of snacks you eat and not graze throughout the day. Remember, even though a snack food may help your teeth, it should not take the place of a balanced, nutritional diet.
Wait 20 minutes to brush your teeth after eating an acidic food because acid weakens tooth enamel, and waiting lets the enamel reharden.
Foods that have beneficial qualities are not a substitute for good oral care. It's important to brush with a non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste twice daily, floss at least once each day and have regular check-ups.
Maybe this year you can give your sweetheart a heart-shaped box of chocolate toothpaste. OK, maybe not.
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LOCAL PARKS & LAKES
in the Lufkin, Texas and Angelina County Area
Lake O´ The Pines
Lake O' the Pines's diverse fish community offers many angling opportunities. White bass are native to the Cypress River Basin; the population is abundant and contains many legal-size fishes. Crappie, also popular with anglers, are quite abundant with large proportions of legal-size fish available. Both white and black crappie are present with black crappie being the dominant species. Channel, blue, and flathead catfish are all present. The largemouth bass population is abundant with many legal-size fish available for harvest. Sunfish (bluegill, redear, and redbreast) are abundant with quality-size fish available.
There are fish attractors out in the main body of the lake. These areas are generally man-made brush piles or tire reefs and they are marked by buoys marked Fish Attractors. These areas are well know for catching crappie. There are several submerged bridges that are hot spots at times. In addition to boat fishing we have areas for bank fishing both on the lake and below the dam along the Big Cypress Bayou. When the bass or crappie are schooling fishing is excellent.
Local Information:
Lake O´ the Pines Chamber of Commerce
Rt. 2 Box 1106
Avinger, Texas 75630
(903) 755-2597 or (877) 347-4567 toll
Nearby State Parks:
Daingerfield
Caddo Lake
Martin Creek Lake
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Disney Links & Fun Page
Visit Disney's Fun Page Here!
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Lufkin Youth Baseball
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Rose Nail & Spa
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A-1 Party Rental
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Stevens Catering
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The Texas Rose
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Lone Star Charlies
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