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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My five cents… A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols

This past weekend the northern part of Senate District 3 was hit hard by tornadoes, resulting in the loss of lives, severe injuries and...

My five cents… A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols

With only seven weeks left in session, the Legislature is well on its way to completing its to do list with both chambers passing...

My five cents… A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols

The Texas House has passed House Bill 3, the school finance overhaul bill with a historic vote of 148-1. It is headed to the...

My five cents… A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols

While the Legislature has officially passed the 70th day, the halfway point of the session, most of the work is done in this last...

My five cents…

A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nichols This week the Texas Forestry Association (TFA) was recognized at the Capitol. TFA is a...

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Nacogdoches Chamber caps Speed Networking at 30 seats for Nov. 4, and Spot on Pest Control cuts its ribbon Nov. 5.

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Nacogdoches Historic Sites fills November with a free skills fair, the Loblolly model train display and gardening Thursdays for kids.

Crockett Fills Halloween Weekend, Then Lines Up Veterans Day and a Cajun Fiddle Night

Trick-or-treating on the square, benefit bingo in Lovelady, a Nov. 11 veterans ceremony and Grammy-winning Cajun music at the Ritz.

Trick or Trot 5K Fills The Lufkin Convention Center Plaza on Halloween Morning

Brookshire Brothers' fifth Trick or Trot 5K and Fun Run fills the Pitser Garrison plaza in Lufkin on Halloween morning, with check-in at 7 a.m.
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