Colmesneil, TX

united states

Colmesneil is a small East Texas town of 640 people along US Highway 69, about 100 miles northeast of Houston. The highway connects it north to Lufkin and Tyler, south to Beaumont, with local traffic mainly flowing to nearby Woodville. Surrounded by dense pine forests typical of the region, the town sits in humid subtropical climate. The high school football field right on Highway 69 showcases classic small-town Texas spirit every Friday night.