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Dancers perform in traditional colorful attire during Lufkin’s Heritage Festival, celebrating arts, culture, and community in Downtown Lufkin.

47 Days In: What Texas Cultural District Designation Means for Lufkin—and What Comes Next

Lufkin is officially a Texas Cultural District. Here’s what the designation means for artists, businesses, tourism, and our community and what Lufkin Creative is building next.

Karina Sotelo

Oct 204 min read

Community members gather with Lufkin Creative outside the Pines Theater in Downtown Lufkin during the community mural painting event before Summer in the City.

Creativity in Motion: How Lufkin Is Coming Together Through the Arts in 2026

From ArtFull Saturday and a community-painted mural outside the Pines Theater to summer programming and artist development, creativity is building momentum across Lufkin in 2026.

Karina Sotelo

Sep 103 min read