About Us
For over 30 years, Angelina Beautiful/Clean (AB/C), a non-profit 501-(c)(3) organization, has been true to its mission of educating and empowering East Texans to take responsibility for enhancing their community environment. Each year, Angelina Beautiful/Clean and its proud community members work diligently to maintain, enhance, and preserve our part of Texas.
Our main focus is on our community, and serving the people within it. We strive to make Angelina County a beautiful place to live, work, and play.
Our Mission
To educate and empower East Texans to take responsibility for enhancing their
community environment.


Our Vision
To make Angelina County the Texas model for environmental excellence, one community at a time.
Meet Our Team

Emily Thornton - Executive Director
Emily Thornton was named Executive Director for Angelina Beautiful/Clean (AB/C) in June of 2020. Prior to joining AB/C, Emily worked in advertising as both a graphic designer and content strategist. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University where she studied Mass Communications with a focus in Public Relations and Advertising.
Emily is an East Texas native with a strong passion for public service and is proud to call the Piney Woods home. She will make every effort to help make Angelina County a clean, green, and great place to live, work, and play.