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TxDOT's Child Passenger Safety campaign is underway.
You'll find social media text and videos, as well as printable coloring pages, at this link: https://txdot.box.com/s/gc96o0fyl49dxbiodbjbn8a6sow6h3ua Additional information on the issue is included in the state press release, available here: https://www.txdot.gov/about/newsroom/statewide/nearly-half-of-child-car-seats-are-installed-incorrectly.html Thank you all for your help spreading information about this topic. We do have some additional materials available, so if you'd like anything more,
Lane closures planned for State Loop (SL) 224 this week
Nacogdoches – Lane closures on SL 224 in Nacogdoches will occur this week while bridge beams are installed. Westbound traffic will be detoured through the signal at the SL 224/Business 59 intersection between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 and between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24. Drivers should use caution and expect delays if traveling through the area. Remember to slow down and stay alert for workers and equipment moving around the work zone.
Nacogdoches Jaycees Named Non-Profit of the Year
Generations of Service Recognized The Nacogdoches County Chamber board of directors named the Nacogdoches Jaycees as the Non-Profit of the Year, honoring the organization's decades-long commitment to leadership development, community service and support for local youth. The Jaycees will be recognized at The Chamber's 104th annual meeting and banquet on Sept. 22 at The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center. For Jaycees President Travis Rector, the award represents the dedication of members who volunteer
Service Beyond Delivery: R&K Distributors Earns Business Excellence Honor
The Nacogdoches County Chamber board of directors named R&K Distributors, Inc. as Medium Business of the Year, a Gary Justice business excellence award. R&K Distributors has a longstanding commitment to serving East Texas and supporting local communities. The business has built its reputation on delivering more than beverages across East Texas, but also delivering a commitment to community service and local partnerships. For Nacogdoches Branch Manager Jimmy Day, this chamber of commerce recognition
Turn-lane project on US 59 begins Sept. 14
Turn-lane project on US 59 begins Sept. 14 September 11, 2026 NACOGDOCHES COUNTY – Work to improve safety conditions along a 6.6-mile stretch of US 59 south of Nacogdoches is expected to get underway next week. Work will occur between the Nacogdoches city limits and the Angelina River. On the northbound side of the road, turn lanes will be extended at County Road (CR) 620, Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 2782, and Old Ferry Road. The turn lane at CR 525 on the southbound side will also be extended.
Nacogdoches County Chamber names John Ruckel as C. Wayne Mitchell Advocacy Award recipient
The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce has announced John Ruckel as the recipient of the 2026 C. Wayne Mitchell Business Advocacy Award. Ruckel will be honored during The Chamber’s 104th Annual Meeting & Membership Banquet on Sept. 22 at The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center. For more than 50 years, Ruckel has been a steadfast advocate for East Texas and the insurance industry. His commitment to public policy and citizen engagement began with what seemed like a simple favor in 1971. As a recent SFA
Texas Association of Business Names Kelly Keel as New President & CEO
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Association of Business (TAB), the state’s leading business advocacy organization and the Texas State Chamber of Commerce, today announced that Kelly Keel has been named President & Chief Executive Officer, effective October 2, 2026. Keel currently serves as Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and will bring a quarter century of Texas state government and regulatory leadership to TAB’s work representing employers at the Texas State
