Water line break shuts off water to hotel district, truck stop

A major water main break in Lufkin, Texas, has disrupted service to the local hotel district and a nearby truck stop. City officials report that a 16-inch line near the intersection of U.S. 59 and FM 819 is affected, with repairs expected to take approximately 12 hours. Drivers are advised to exercise caution in the area while crews work to restore water supply to the impacted businesses.