May 9, 2016 LUFKIN – Construction on US 59 in Nacogdoches County will progress this week as additional concrete is placed on the westbound exit ramp near SL 224.

Construction crews will work on the ramp where it intersects the loop and continue to construct driveways and sidewalks throughout the project. Curb and gutter is also being replaced and repaired and cross-drainage structures are also being extended. Concrete will also be placed at the northeast corner of East Spradley and subcontractors are planning to mow throughout project, weather permitting.

May 6, 2016 - The Texas Forest Country Partnership has been awarded a grant through USDA Rural Development and Texas A&M to develop a regional economic development plan for its twelve county region.

The twelve county region the Partnership serves includes the counties of Angelina, Nacogdoches, Houston, Trinity, San Jacinto, Polk, Tyler, Jasper, Newton, San Augustine, Shelby, and Sabine.