Powell Street in Lufkin closed forever

LUFKIN, Texas ( KETK ) – The City of Lufkin has announced that Powell Street, which runs behind Stringer’s Lufkin Bar-B-Que , is closed for good as of Thursday, June 27.

During the Lufkin City Council’s regular meeting on June 18, the council decided to close Powell Street forever at the request of the Stringer family, who runs the Stringer’s Lufkin Bar-B-Que restaurant near the now former street.

“City officials share in the excitement for the Stringer family and eagerly look forward to enjoying more of their delicious barbecue and some of the best fried rolls in town,” said the city of Lufkin.

The Stringer family purchased the street’s right-of-way in order to help their plans of expanding the restaurant.

“We discovered that we didn’t have enough parking for the plans that we brought and it was suggested that we purchase Powell Street,” said Robin Stringer, Stringers Lufkin Bar-B-Q, Owner.

Eventually, they’ll build a new restaurant and retail spaces which could also make the area safer for drivers.

“We flood because we are kind of the bottom of the hill and this Powell Street will flood and people don’t know how deep it is,” said Robin Stringer.

The expansion will also make it easier for staff and patrons to access the restaurant that’s been a staple of the community for 74 years.

“We would like to thank everyone for their continued support!”

Robin Stringer

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