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📷 It’s 5:00 PM and we’ve reached the final photo prompt of World Photography Day in Lufkin!Thank you to everyone who joi...
08/19/2025

📷 It’s 5:00 PM and we’ve reached the final photo prompt of World Photography Day in Lufkin!

Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the day. Your photos have shown just how much heart, history, flavor, and beauty lives right here in our hometown.

Let’s wrap things up with one last challenge:

📸 Prompt #9 - “Sunset in the City”

As golden hour approaches, we want to see Lufkin in its best light - literally.
Whether it’s the sun dipping behind the pines, casting long shadows downtown, or glowing over a quiet road, show us your view of sunset in Lufkin.

🌇 Drop your photo in the comments and help us close the day with something beautiful.

🔗 Want to keep exploring? The links in the comment below will help you plan your next photo-worthy weekend.

📖 And don’t forget to stop by for your copy of Lufkin Living the Life - full of places to discover and photograph for yourself.

📸: Ellen Trout Park at the Ellen Trout Zoo

📷 Welcome to the 4 PM hour of our World Photography Day celebration!All day long we’ve been highlighting the many sides ...
08/19/2025

📷 Welcome to the 4 PM hour of our World Photography Day celebration!
All day long we’ve been highlighting the many sides of Lufkin through your camera rolls. Now let’s shine a light on the creative spirit of our community.

📸 Prompt #8 - “Arts, Music, and Culture”

What does creativity look like in Lufkin?
Show us a photo of public art, a local band, a cultural celebration, a theater, anything that captures artistic or cultural life in Lufkin.

🎭 🎶 🎨 Drop your photo in the comments and let us know where you saw it or what it means to you!

🔗 Curious about cultural experiences or upcoming events? Check the comment below for helpful links.

📖 And stop by to grab your copy of Lufkin Living the Life full of stories, photos, and community highlights.

📸: Downtown Lufkin during Lufkin Creative's Heritage Festival.

📷 It’s 3:00 PM, and it’s time for one of our favorite prompts of the day!We’re celebrating World Photography Day with yo...
08/19/2025

📷 It’s 3:00 PM, and it’s time for one of our favorite prompts of the day!

We’re celebrating World Photography Day with your photos - and this hour’s challenge is all about what makes Lufkin, well... Lufkin.

📸 Prompt #7 — “Only in Lufkin”

Every town has its thing.
In Lufkin, it might be a landmark, a mural, a sculpture, a memory, or a moment you can’t experience anywhere else.

📍 Show us a photo of something that screams “Only in Lufkin.” Drop it in the comments and tell us what makes it so special.

🔗 Want to explore more places that make Lufkin one-of-a-kind? You’ll find helpful links in the comment below.

📖 And swing by our office to grab Lufkin Living the Life - your visual guide to the city’s heart and soul.

📸: Downtown Lufkin - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Pumping Unit

📷 It’s 2:00 PM and time for another round of !World Photography Day is all about capturing the heart of Lufkin and what...
08/19/2025

📷 It’s 2:00 PM and time for another round of !
World Photography Day is all about capturing the heart of Lufkin and what better way to do that than with the furry friends who love Lufkin as much as we do?

📸 Prompt #6 - “Your Furry Friends in Lufkin”

Whether they’re walking the trails, sitting under a shady tree, riding in the car, or stealing fries from the backseat, we want to see your pets in Lufkin.

🐶 🐱 🐾 Drop your photo in the comments and tell us where they’re exploring or what they love most about being out and about in town.

🔗 Looking for pet-friendly parks, walking trails, or weekend events? Check the links in the first comment below.

📖 Don’t forget - Lufkin Living the Life is available in our office and filled with snapshots of the places locals love.

📸: Ellen Trout Park at the Zoo

📷 It’s 1:00 PM and we’re back with another stop on our World Photography Day journey through Lufkin.We’ve seen amazing...
08/19/2025

📷 It’s 1:00 PM and we’re back with another stop on our World Photography Day journey through Lufkin.
We’ve seen amazing food, hidden gems, and local landmarks - now let’s take a look at the stories behind the scenes.

If you're just joining, scroll through our page and drop your photos in the comments of each hourly prompt!

📸 Prompt #5 — “History in Focus”

Lufkin is full of places that tell a story.
Maybe it’s a historic building, an old sign downtown, a statue, a Natural History Museum, or even a street with a name tied to the past.

Share a photo of something in Lufkin with history behind it, and drop it in the comments below. If you know the story, feel free to tell it too!

🔗 Looking for more Lufkin history or planning a future visit? Check the links in the comment below.

📸: Naranjo Museum of Natural History

📖 Pick up Lufkin Living the Life in our office for stories, photos, and inspiration.

📷 It's noon, and we’re back with your next photo prompt!World Photography Day continues, and we’ve already seen so man...
08/19/2025

📷 It's noon, and we’re back with your next photo prompt!

World Photography Day continues, and we’ve already seen so many moments that capture what makes Lufkin special.

If you’re just joining in, it’s easy to participate. Every hour we post a new theme - all you have to do is drop a photo in the comments of that post.

📸 Prompt #4 - “Lufkin Landmarks”

What would you show someone who’s visiting Lufkin for the first time?
Share a photo of a landmark, statue, mural, building, or spot that tells our story - something worth seeing in person.

Add your photo in the comments below so others can see the places that define Lufkin.

🔗 Want to plan your own visit or explore even more? Helpful links are in the first comment.

📖 Stop by our office to pick up Lufkin Living the Life - your printed guide to Lufkin’s best views, places, and stories.

📷 It’s 11:00 and time for another World Photography Day challenge from Visit Lufkin!All day long we’re inviting you to s...
08/19/2025

📷 It’s 11:00 and time for another World Photography Day challenge from Visit Lufkin!
All day long we’re inviting you to share photos of what makes Lufkin special, one hour and one theme at a time.

If you missed the earlier prompts, don’t worry, you can jump in anytime and post your photo in the comments under each hourly post.

📸 Prompt #3 - “Hidden Gems”

Every town has its secrets - now it’s time to share yours. Show us a lesser-known place in Lufkin that deserves a little love.
It could be a quiet park bench, a mural tucked down an alley, a backroad view, or a local shop most people miss.

Drop your photo in the comments and tell us why it’s a favorite!

📸: Locked with Love Tree at Louis Bronaugh Park,
340 Charlton St, Lufkin, TX 75901-3986

🔗 Event ideas, guides, and more are linked in the comment below.
📖 Need more inspiration? Pick up your copy of Lufkin Living the Life at our office - it’s full of photo-worthy ideas.

📷 It’s time for your next photo challenge!We’re celebrating World Photography Day with hourly photo prompts highlighti...
08/19/2025

📷 It’s time for your next photo challenge!
We’re celebrating World Photography Day with hourly photo prompts highlighting everything we love about Lufkin.

If you’re just joining us, jump in and don’t worry if you missed a prompt. You can go back and participate in any of them!

📸 Prompt #2 - “Lufkin Eats”

From food trucks and local diners to that favorite sweet treat, show us what you’re eating today in Lufkin.

Drop your photo right here in the comments so we can all discover some delicious local spots together. 🍽️

🔗 Looking for events, foodie guides, or more Lufkin fun? Check the comment below for helpful links.

📖 You can also stop by our office to pick up a copy of Lufkin Living the Life - packed with photos and local favorites.

📸: @ Empanadas One•8

📷 Happy World Photography Day from Visit Lufkin!Today, we’re celebrating the beauty of Lufkin through your lens. From 9 ...
08/19/2025

📷 Happy World Photography Day from Visit Lufkin!
Today, we’re celebrating the beauty of Lufkin through your lens. From 9 AM to 5 PM, we’ll be sharing hourly prompts to inspire you to snap photos around town and show off what makes Lufkin special.

Whether you're a local, a visitor, or just love a good photo, this is your chance to help tell Lufkin’s story through your camera roll. You can join in any time throughout the day.

Here’s how to participate:
✅ Follow the prompts we post each hour
✅ Snap/find your photo that fits the theme
✅ Share it in the comments
✅ Tag so we can see and share your post

Let’s kick it off with...

📸 Prompt #1 - “Your Morning in Lufkin”

What does your morning look like in Lufkin? Maybe it’s coffee on the porch, a peaceful walk under the tall pines, or your favorite breakfast spot. Show us how your day starts in our corner of East Texas.

🔗 Looking for links? Event updates, local guides, and more are in the comments below.

📣 And don’t forget - you can stop by our office to grab a copy of Lufkin Living the Life for photo inspiration!

📸: @ Java Jack's Coffee House in Lufkin, Texas

Those eyes may look fierce, but they represent something even stronger, hope for endangered species.Ellen Trout Zoo [off...
08/14/2025

Those eyes may look fierce, but they represent something even stronger, hope for endangered species.

Ellen Trout Zoo [official] is working alongside other zoos in a global effort to conserve and repopulate vulnerable animals. It’s a story that starts in Lufkin and reaches around the world. 🌍🐊

📖 Read the full KTRE story here: https://www.ktre.com/2025/08/13/lufkins-ellen-trout-zoo-participating-conservation-repopulation-program-endangered-animals/

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Visit the zoo, support their work, and help ensure these incredible animals have a future.

…And don’t forget Visit Lufkin. 💚

🎉More Bistro Tables Just Released!🎉We’ve heard you and we’re thrilled to announce that a limited number of additional ta...
08/14/2025

🎉More Bistro Tables Just Released!🎉

We’ve heard you and we’re thrilled to announce that a limited number of additional tables are now available for Lufkin’s Bistro 2025.

If you missed your chance to grab a table before the first sellout, this is your opportunity to join us for one of Lufkin’s most anticipated evenings in Downtown. Enjoy tastings from top local restaurants, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere under the lights on Saturday, October 4th.

Tables are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

‼️Please remember: Tickets are only available through the official Visit Lufkin website. Do not purchase from outside links or social media comments.

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