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Council to consider economic development B Corp

1 day ago | dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford

Nacogdoches City Council will explore a new tool for economic development during a presentation Tuesday. The council’s regular meeting is 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at City Hall, 202 E. Pilar St.The agenda includes a discussion about possibly establishing a Type B Economic Development Corporation, a nonprofit established by Texas cities to both promote economic development and enhance quality of life.
Nichols won't seek reelection, two to view for seat

2 days ago | dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford

District 3 State Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, announced on Tuesday that he will not seek another term. “I do intend to continue serving the people and communities of Senate District 3 until the end of my current term, ending Jan. 12, 2027,” Nichols said in a statement. “I feel truly blessed to have had the honor to represent the people of East and Southeast Texas in the Legislature.” By the end of his term, Nichols will have served 20 years in the legislature.
Hospital district OKs budget, tax rate not finalized

3 days ago | dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford

Facing criticism over transparency and management of Memorial Hospital during public comment, the Nacogdoches County Hospital District board on Tuesday approved a budget for fiscal year 2026 that includes revenue from property tax. The district, which receives a penny of sales tax revenue approved by voters in 1992, has not levied property tax in more than 30 years.
Nichols won't seek reelection, two to vie for seat

3 days ago | dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford

District 3 State Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, announced on Tuesday that he will not seek another term. “I do intend to continue serving the people and communities of Senate District 3 until the end of my current term, ending Jan. 12, 2027,” Nichols said in a statement. “I feel truly blessed to have had the honor to represent the people of East and Southeast Texas in the Legislature.” By the end of his term, Nichols will have served 20 years in the legislature.
City limits event-related street closings

4 days ago | dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford

A newly approved change in city guidelines could mean fewer street closings for special events. Nacogdoches City Council on June 17 adopted updates and clarifications to event regulations, including limiting street closings to city-sponsored events. “Our opinion is if there’s a road closure and police involved, that should be for a city-sponsored event or city-partnered event only,” City Manager Rick Beverlin told council members June 17. “There’s a cost with that.
Nichols won't seek reelection, Ashby to enter race

4 days ago | dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford

District 3 State Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, announced on Tuesday that he will not seek another term. “I do intend to continue serving the people and communities of Senate District 3 until the end of my current term, ending Jan. 12, 2027,” Nichols said in a statement. “I feel truly blessed to have had the honor to represent the people of East and Southeast Texas in the Legislature.”By the end of his term, Nichols will have served 20 years in the legislature.
Maroney playground reopening after repairs

4 days ago | dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford

The wooden playscape at Maroney Park is whole again after a months-long rebuilding of the portion destroyed by fire in 2023. A grand reopening is planned for 10 a.m. this Friday at the park, 1912 Maroney Drive. A cause was never determined for the September 2023 2 a.m. fire that heavily damaged the popular playground, constructed by volunteers in 1995.
U.S. 59 project completion delayed until December 2026

1 week ago | dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford

Nearly six years in, a massive highway project at Nacogdoches’ South Loop and U.S. 59 is progressing but won’t be completed until December 2026, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. When it began in late 2019, the $86.9 million intersection reconfiguration was expected to be finished in 2023. After the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, supply and labor shortages combined with weather delays pushed estimated completion to 2025. In April 2024, it was moved again to fall 2026.
City of Nacogdoches OKs utility bonds, street work

1 week ago | dailysentinel.com | Nicole Bradford

City of Nacogdoches leaders on Tuesday moved forward with plans to repair and upgrade water and wastewater facilities by issuing an estimated $30 million in utility revenue bonds. “It’s 300 years of deferred maintenance; that’s the way you need to look at it,” City Manager Rick Beverlin told council members during the regular meeting. The debt will be repaid from revenues from the city’s utility fund.
Blueberry Festival includes old favorites with some tweaks

2 weeks ago | lufkindailynews.com | Nicole Bradford

NACOGDOCHES - Saturday's Texas Blueberry Festival will include favorites that have drawn families into downtown Nacogdoches for years. "I love the Blueberry Festival, from the time I would get up early in the morning and drag my kids down there for pancakes," said Neal Slaten, owner of Tipton Ford, the event's presenting sponsor. "I have a daughter that lives in Colorado who is coming into town this weekend so she can attend.