Senator Robert Nichols

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Robert Nichols is the senator for Senate District 3. He was first elected to the Texas Senate in 2006, and he represents 19 counties in East Texas. During his time on the Senate, Nichols has created and passed legislation protecting land owners' rights, increasing educational opportunities in East Texas, and reforming transportation policies. Nichols is married to his high school sweetheart, Donna, and they have three children: Brittney, Joshua, and Collynn'rae.

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Nacogdoches Main Street Sets Six Holiday Events for Downtown

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TxDOT Opens A Bicycle Map for East Texas Comment Through Nov. 6

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Roadrunner Men Picked Second, Lady ‘Runners Fifth in Region XIV Coaches Polls

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Senator Robert Nichols - March 11, 2021

Twenty-seven of my colleagues and I signed a letter to the Public Utility Commission this week urging them to correct the billing errors related...

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Senator Robert Nichols - March 4, 2021

Texas Independence Day is celebrated on March 2nd and commemorates the creation of the Republic of Texas in 1836 after our declaration of independence...

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Senator Robert Nichols - February 26, 2021

As Texas recovers from the destructive storms last week, the legislature is back at work and focused on finding answers to what happened last...

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Senator Robert Nichols - February 18, 2021

This week has been historic in terms of the severity of the weather across the state. I am praying for the safety of our...

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Senator Robert Nichols - February 4, 2021

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, signaling 6 more weeks of winter. Since 1887, the groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania has been central...

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Nacogdoches Main Street Sets Six Holiday Events for Downtown

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TxDOT Opens A Bicycle Map for East Texas Comment Through Nov. 6

Community October 22, 2026

TxDOT's Lufkin District wants feedback on its bicycle plan. The map is open through Nov. 6, with library meetings in Lufkin and Nacogdoches Oct. 30.

Roadrunner Men Picked Second, Lady ‘Runners Fifth in Region XIV Coaches Polls

Education October 22, 2026

Region XIV coaches picked Angelina College's men's basketball team second and the Lady Roadrunners fifth for the 2026-2027 season.

Nacogdoches Library Spreads Día de Muertos Across a Full Week

Arts & Culture October 22, 2026

The Nacogdoches Public Library trades its one-day festival for six days of Dia de Muertos events Nov. 2-7, including a free SFASU mariachi concert.

Free Halloween Movie Night Comes to Downtown Nacogdoches Oct. 30

Community October 22, 2026

Main Street shows Halloweentown free on the Visitor Center Stage in downtown Nacogdoches on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. Bring a chair.

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Nacogdoches Main Street Sets Six Holiday Events for Downtown

Community October 22, 2026

Downtown Nacogdoches has five holiday events between Nov. 6 and Dec. 19, from the Merry Christmas Market to free outdoor Christmas movies.

TxDOT Opens A Bicycle Map for East Texas Comment Through Nov. 6

Community October 22, 2026

TxDOT's Lufkin District wants feedback on its bicycle plan. The map is open through Nov. 6, with library meetings in Lufkin and Nacogdoches Oct. 30.

Roadrunner Men Picked Second, Lady ‘Runners Fifth in Region XIV Coaches Polls

Education October 22, 2026

Region XIV coaches picked Angelina College's men's basketball team second and the Lady Roadrunners fifth for the 2026-2027 season.

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