LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) - Tea lovers in Lufkin rejoice because the city is set to get its first HTeaO location next year.

According to filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, construction is scheduled to begin at the South First Street location in February 2026.

The construction costs total more than $1.2 million and are anticipated to be completed by mid-September.

The Texas-based company has more than 100 stores across the state, with five located here in East Texas and at least eight more set to open soon. The other East Texas locations are: • Longivew • Mount Pleasant • Nacogodches • Sulphur Springs • Tyler

HTeaO offers more than 20 flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, available for purchase by the cup or the gallon. They are all crafted with a pr

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