PINELAND — Pineland will never be another Dallas.
But the small woodsy town, just minutes from the Louisiana border, is enjoying a renaissance that could lead to a population boom to 1,000 residents.
Like many rural Texas towns, Pineland has wilted since its glory days as a company town in the 20th Century, while the state’s urban centers have blossomed. But the small town isn’t ready to give up hope for a return to prosperity. A confluence of events over the last six years spurred the town into action. New residents, new leaders and the expansion of one of the town’s largest employers, the timber and manufacturing company Georgia-Pacific, have set the stage for a once-in-a-generation chance at revitalization.
