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Lufkin council delays vote on proposed Crown Colony electric substation after resident concerns

Lufkin City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Councilmember Kim Ogden moved to postpone a first‑reading vote on a special use permit for an electric substation in the Crown Colony North subdivision until Feb. 3, citing constituent and HOA requests to continue negotiations with the applicant (Encore). City planner Alana Hilton outlined the 5.8‑acre request.

The Lufkin City Council voted to postpone action on a first‑reading ordinance that would allow a new electric substation on about 5.8 acres in the Crown Colony North subdivision.

City planner Alana Hilton described the application as a request for “a special use permit for an electric substation on 5.8 acres of land.” Residents and neighborhood leaders raised concerns about the…

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