Right now, the city of Lufkin collects garbage from various restaurants, hospitals and hotels as well as other commercial areas but does not own the containers that hold the garbage. However, when an ...

Prosecutor Ben Towbin said the stolen commercial trash bins, up to 30 yards long, are worth a total of about $58,000. The scrap contents also stolen totaled about $14,000.

Prosecutor Ben Towbin said the stolen commercial trash bins, up to 30 yards long, are worth a total of about $58,000. The scrap contents also stolen totaled about $14,000.

Bulk trash containers like this one in the Heights may not be visible from the street starting next week. Violation of the new city ordinance targeting blight could result in a fine of up to $500.