In mid-September, while demolition crews were tearing down the old downtown site of the Angelina County jail, a Dr. Pepper mural on a previously hidden brick wall was revealed. The discovery quickly made its way onto social media, and a viral movement to preserve the mural began. City officials and engineers immediately evaluated options to save or restore this newfound piece of Lufkin history. After 6 weeks of research and study, we have some answers.

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The Bad News

The overall cost analysis of preserving the mural does not paint a very positive picture (no pun intended). While the mural holds historical and sentimental value for many in the community, analysis has determined that the brick wall supporting the mural w

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