🌱 See where a new well just came online southeast of Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Nacogdoches! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See where a new well just came online southeast of Nacogdoches
- How Whitehouse plans to challenge Nacogdoches in this year’s district race
- How new Texas health and THC rules could affect Nacogdoches residents
Also on today's calendar: Stained Glass Double Hang Flower Make-and-Take Class and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Drilling report: July 19-25, 2026 (news-journal.com) — Oil and gas activity near Nacogdoches is on the move, with a Sonerra Resources well completed about 15 miles southeast of town in the Nacogdoches field. A new Texas Railroad Commission drilling report for July 19–25 also lists fresh permits and completions across East Texas counties, including Angelina, Rusk, Panola and others neighboring Nacogdoches. 
• Whitehouse looks to compete for district title in 2026 (tylerpaper.com) — Whitehouse High’s volleyball team is gearing up to chase a District 10-5A title in a league that includes Nacogdoches, Tyler, Hallsville, Marshall, Mount Pleasant and Texas High. With seven seniors and a coach in his second year, the Ladycats are emphasizing energy, accountability and drawing bigger crowds as they open the season August 11 at Corsicana.
• Cyclosporiasis mostly in two regions (elgincourier.com) — Nacogdoches gets a brief mention in a wide-ranging Texas news roundup that touches on public health alerts, THC hemp product bans, and the U.S. Senate race. While none of the developments are specific to Nacogdoches, they could still affect local residents’ health decisions, voting awareness, and access to hemp products. A veteran journalist who once published a paper in Nacogdoches compiled the report.
📸 Around Nacogdoches
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Upcoming Events in
Nacogdoches
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★ Featured events ★
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Union Grove Girls JV Volleyball @ Garrison →
Garrison High School, 459 US-59, Garrison
4:30 pm
Tuesday August 11
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Other local events
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Emeline Carpenter - Meet the Teacher
Nacogdoches Independent School District 5209 SE Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, USA
5:30 pm -
Raguet Meet the Teacher
Nacogdoches Independent School District 2708 Raguet St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965, USA
5:30 pm -
TJR Meet the Teacher
Nacogdoches Independent School District 411 N Mound St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, USA
5:30 pm -
BQJ Meet the Teacher
Nacogdoches Independent School District 907 N Sanders St, Nacogdoches, TX 75964, USA
5:30 pm -
Stained Glass Double Hang Flower Make-and-Take Class →
Nac Uniques, 106 S Pecan St, Nacogdoches
2:00 pm -
Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange →
Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange, 3813 NW Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches
10:00 am
Monday August 10
Saturday August 15
Thursday August 20
📣 Nacogdoches Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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National Farmers Market Week
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce 2516 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965 -
Food Drive | Family Crisis Center of East Texas
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce 3909 North Street Nacogdoches, Tx 75965 -
Tax Free Weekend!
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce 2516 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965 -
SFA New Faculty Gift Bag Donation Deadline
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Donations may be delivered to The Chamber. 2516 North St.
8:30 am -
Nacogdoches Farmers Market
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Located at the "old hitch lot" across from the police station at 107 Pearl St, Nacogdoches, TX
9:00 am
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Who’s the best energy provider In Nacogdoches?
My bill is more than doubled. I know it’s hot but dang 900.00 (Nextdoor North St) - Rx Nacogdoches 6370 is a prescribed fire reported...
Rx Nacogdoches 6370 is a prescribed fire reported in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was discovered on July 30, 2026, and as of the most recent update… (Nextdoor )
- KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Nacogdoches. Apply here.
- Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Nacogdoches. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nacogdoches here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lufkin
- Lufkin adopts new standards for large industrial projects (ketk.com)
- 1 Injured in Lufkin Crash at Highway 69 and King's Row Drive (joelagordon.com)
- North Texas agencies continue battling 400-acre Jack County brush fire Tuesday (dallasnews.com)
Center
- Center City Council Regular Meeting Agenda, Aug. 10 (scttx.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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