Bob Brown was sworn in at the May 15th, 2012 city council meeting as the new Mayor for the city of Lufkin. Mr. Brown defeated incumbent Jack Gorden following the May 12th, 2012 election.

Bob Brown retired from Oncor (TP&L,TU Electric, TXU) after 40 years of service. For a bio on Mayor Brown click here. To see the full article at the Lufkin Daily News on Mayor Brown's swearing in click here.

The May edition of City Hall Update is now available.

In the May Edition of City Hall Update we’ll talk with J.B. Smith of the Lufkin Police and get an update on the department’s programs. You'll meet Todd Quick, Lufkin's new Athletic Director and we’ll bring you all the latest information on events going on in Lufkin.

City Hall Update is a short streaming video covering upcoming events, new facilities, and construction status within the City. City Hall Update is also available on SuddenLink channel 15.

The May 15 Council meeting Webcast is now available. The next council meeting will be on June 05 at 5:00 pm. This council meeting will also be broadcast on SuddenLink Channel 15. Click here for a schedule. Archived webcast videos are available for all council meetings for the past three years. Be sure and check out our featured videos of public events.

Your favorite animals at Ellen Trout Zoo have special needs. Our expert staff provides all of our animals with nutritious food, veterinary care, safe homes and enrichment.
Your ADOPT sponsorship helps provide new or improved homes, and enrichment for your favorite animal and all the animals at the Zoo. Whether your favorite animal has a small appetite like a parrot or a large appetite like a hippopotamus by choosing to ADOPT you can enjoy animal parenthood without the mess! Animal adoptions are tax-deductible and are valid for one year! You will receive an ADOPT packet including a photo of your adoptee. Also, a personalized plaque will be displayed at the zoo entrance
with your name and your animal. Stop by the Ellen Trout Zoo for a brochure about the program. Click here to see a video about ADOPT program sponsored by the children of St. Cyprian's Episcopal School in Lufkin. Video courtesy of St. Cyprian parents.

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