LUFKIN, TX (KTRE) -
New signs have made their way to major
highways across the Pineywoods, letting travelers know exactly where they are.
"A lot of cities were
implementing identification signs, coming into the city," said Keith
Wright, Deputy
The City of Lufkin approved the new
city pride signs earlier this year, they were installed last week.
City Engineer Chuck Walker says deterioration
of city signs caused a lack of branding and identification in Lufkin.
"Removing those old signs that
had fallen down, we decided that we needed signs up because there was no
signage telling you, hey welcome to Lufkin," said Chuck Walker, Public Utilities
Director, City Engineer.
"59 South, 59 North as you come
into town from each direction. 69 South and 69 North, 103 East and 103 West,"
said Wright.
The 538 pound sign is 8 feet tall and
13 feet wide and features pieces of Lufkin's heritage.
Water, representing area lakes and a
pine tree depicting the logging industry.
"What we were trying to do is
incorporate Lufkin, we were just trying to encompass the Pineywoods," said
Walker.
The 166 thousand dollar project is a product
of the Capital Improvement Program.
Each year the city reviews projects throughout
the city, the city council then makes recommendation on what should be funded
and performed.
"Come in with new projects in
order to maintain the city and continue to move it forward," said Wright.
Other Capital Improvement Program projects
include the civic center expansion and fire department equipment.
Officials hope the new improvements
will instill a sense of pride in everyone that passes.
"I hope they take pride in their
community and try to help maintain it, try to keep it clean and tell people
about Lufkin and what Lufkin's about," said Wright.
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