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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Senator Robert Nichols - February 2, 2017

This week marks the end of the first month of the legislative session. Senate committees are beginning to hold hearings and the Capitol is...

My 5 Cents: An Update From Senator Robert Nichols

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Senator Robert Nichols - January 26, 2017

This week, the Lieutenant Governor began referring bills to committee and we will soon begin to hear them in committee. The legislative process kills...

My Five Cents: A Message From Senator Robert Nichols

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Senator Robert Nichols - January 19, 2017

Here in Austin, the Legislature has ended our second week of session. We are off the starting block and continue to pick up the...

My Five Cents

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Senator Robert Nichols - January 9, 2017

Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with family and good food, as I know mine were. The next time you hear...

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Etech and Strickland Plumbing Take The Top Spots at The 29th Blueberry Golf Bash

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Angelina College Soccer Teams Push Toward the Playoffs with A Sweep and Two Draws

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The Roadrunner men posted back-to-back shutouts and the Lady Roadrunners drew twice, including a goal with 8.7 seconds left against Blinn.

Ashby: Hidden Ticket Fees, Cyber Defense and October Mobile Office Stops

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Rep. Trent Ashby's column: a hearing on hidden online ticket fees, the Texas Cyber Command, and where his mobile office stops this month.

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DALLAS (Oct. 10, 2026) – Hurricane Isaias made landfall...

Nacogdoches Library Has A Free Genealogy Day Oct. 16 and A Canva Class Oct. 19

Community October 12, 2026

Two free programs this month at the Nacogdoches Public Library: an online genealogy day Oct. 16 and a Canva class for adults Oct. 19.

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Etech and Strickland Plumbing Take The Top Spots at The 29th Blueberry Golf Bash

Community October 13, 2026

Etech 2 won the gross division and Strickland Plumbing the net at the Nacogdoches County Chamber's 29th Blueberry Golf Bash on Oct. 9.

Angelina College Soccer Teams Push Toward the Playoffs with A Sweep and Two Draws

Education October 13, 2026

The Roadrunner men posted back-to-back shutouts and the Lady Roadrunners drew twice, including a goal with 8.7 seconds left against Blinn.

Ashby: Hidden Ticket Fees, Cyber Defense and October Mobile Office Stops

Community October 12, 2026

Rep. Trent Ashby's column: a hearing on hidden online ticket fees, the Texas Cyber Command, and where his mobile office stops this month.

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