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October 2008
State accuses hotel of price gouging
The state attorney general took legal action against Hotel Nacogdoches Thursday, claiming the hotel charged “exorbitant rates” in an attempt to profit illegally from Hurricane Ike. Full Story
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Incentives available to those who live in historic districts
When the time came for a new roof on the historic Old University Building, officials decided shingles needed to be restored to their original condition. Full Story
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Final collections planned for storm debris
For city residents with brush and storm debris leftover from Hurricane Ike, Friday will be the last day of pickups before a two-week break, according to Public Works Manager Wayne Shepherd. Full Story
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Entertainment options abound this weekend
This weekend promises fun around every corner, with a host of special events and activities to keep you busy. Here’s a guide to what’s happening around town. Full Story
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Man drowns while attempting to help other boaters to safety
A 34-year-old man, who was the father of three Martinsville ISD students, drowned Sunday evening when the boat he was in overturned on a two-acre private pond on FM 2962 — between Rusk and Reklaw, according to an article published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress. Full Story
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Nacogdoches ISD board to meet on Friday to discuss budget items
The Nacogdoches ISD board of trustees will consider awarding a bid for air conditioning units, as well as entering into a contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Nacogdoches for use of their swimming pool when trustees meet for a special board meeting Friday afternoon. Full Story
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FEMA mobile disaster units set up in Diboll, Corrigan
Although there has been a delay in FEMA operating a disaster recovery center in Nacogdoches County, those wishing to file claims stemming from damages related to Hurricane Ike are urged to visit the mobile disaster recovery centers that are set up in both Diboll and Corrigan. Full Story
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East Texas lawmaker reflects on Wall St. Bailout
For Louie Gohmert, the Republican congressman representing the Nacogdoches area of East Texas, the present turmoil in Washington D.C. is mostly hype. Full Story
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Shelby County man charged with first degree murder
A Shelby County man was charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing his son Monday, according to a press release issued by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department. Full Story
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SFA Career Fair
Briefcase-carrying, resume-packing SFA students filled the Grand Ballroom of the Baker Pattillo Student Center Wednesday afternoon to meet with representatives from various companies who were on campus for the fall career fair. Full Story
