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 by Senator Robert Nichols

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In 1969, our nation made history by putting a man on the moon. A lesser known fact the astronauts who joined us on the...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column by Senator Robert Nichols

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After the flurry of bills filed on the deadline, we have the final number of bills filed and an accurate picture of the universe...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Sen. Robert Nichols

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The pace of session continues to pick up and important deadlines are around the corner. Committee hearings, voting, and debating on the Senate Floor...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Sen. Robert Nichols

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On March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell to the Mexican army after thirteen days under siege. General Santa Anna launched an early morning assault...

My Five Cents: A Weekly Column from Sen. Robert Nichols

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On March 2nd, 1836 The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed at Washington-on-the Brazos. This Sunday will mark 189 years since the Republic of...
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TxDOT Opens A Bicycle Map for East Texas Comment Through Nov. 6

Community
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
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
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
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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