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Angelina Hotel Gets New Tenant
Angelina Hotel Gets New Tenant
Angelina Hotel Gets New Tenant
One of Lufkin's landmarks is getting a new tenant. The Angelina Hotel welcomed the Bella Salon & Boutique last week, which offers hair services, massages, and permanent cosmetics. KTRE says the boutique saw positive growth and change was happening in downtown Lufkin and wanted to move in and take advantage.  Another retailer inside the Angelina Hotel opened in March.  Mama Tried was previously
Lincoln is a Good Movie, But Is it Inaccurate?
Lincoln is a Good Movie, But Is it Inaccurate?
Lincoln is a Good Movie, But Is it Inaccurate?
A Connecticut Senator says the Steven Spielberg movie, Lincoln, is historically inaccurate. Senator Joe Courtney has written a letter to Spielberg saying the movie has his state on the wrong side of the slavery debate.  In the movie, Connecticut lawmakers are seen wanting to keep slavery, while in real life Senator Courtney says Connecticut lawmakers in the 1860's voted to abolish slavery.  Now wh
This Day in History for December 8 — John Lennon Killed, and More
This Day in History for December 8 — John Lennon Killed, and More
This Day in History for December 8 — John Lennon Killed, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863: President Abraham Lincoln offers his conciliatory plan for reunification of the United States with his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (more info) 1980: Music icon John Lennon is murdered by a mentally unstable fan in front of the Dakota apartment building in New York City (more info)

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