🌱 See where new wells are planned and producing around Nacogdoches

Good day Nacogdoches! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See where new wells are planned and producing around Nacogdoches
• Why Nacogdoches makes this list of fresh-start Texas towns
• How did Nacogdoches fare in this week's East Texas recap?

Also on today's calendar: Relief Society Game Night! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm or two; very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Drilling report: Sept. 13-19. 2026 (news-journal.com) — New drilling permits and well completions in and around Nacogdoches County show continued gas development in the Haynesville Shale, including the Mylo Gas and Chireno units. Residents can see where new wells are planned or producing near Martinsville, Chireno, and southeast of town, offering a snapshot of current oil and gas activity that may affect traffic, noise, and local economies.
   

• 7 Texas Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start (worldatlas.com) — If you're considering a move within Texas, Nacogdoches stands out here for its relatively affordable homes, university-driven job base, and lively downtown events. The piece highlights Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches Medical Center, and signature attractions like the Texas Blueberry Festival, Lanana Creek Trail, and the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden as reasons newcomers might choose to settle in town.
   

• Union Grove's Kyle Adams on the team's 4-0 start to the season (ktre.com) — East Texas Sports Now spotlights Union Grove's 4-0 football start, but local fans will notice Nacogdoches mentioned in a recap of Week Five action, where Whitehouse earned a dominant win over the Dragons. The episode breaks down key regional matchups, defensive performances, and what Union Grove must do to keep winning as district play begins.
   

📸 Around Nacogdoches

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nacogdoches

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Nacogdoches Farmers Market →
  Nacogdoches Farmers Market, 107 Pearl St, Nacogdoches
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Relief Society Game Night! →
  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3307 Center Road, Nacogdoches
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals →
  Homer Bryce Stadium, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches
  3:30 am
• Pecos and The Rooftops →
  Banita Creek Hall, 401 West Main Street, Nacogdoches
  10:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Business Analytics Certification (CBAP) Training in Nacogdoches, TX →
  2400 Stallings Drive North, Nacogdoches
  2:00 am
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Nacogdoches, TX →
  2400 Stallings Dr N, 2400 Stallings Drive North, Nacogdoches
  9:00 am
Thursday October 8
• FY27 Lufkin/Nacogdoches PSRA & State of HIV Community Forum →
  C. L. Simon Recreation Center, 1112 North Street, Nacogdoches
  11:00 am
Friday October 9
• 29th Annual Blueberry Golf Bash →
  Woodland Hills Golf Course, 359 Co Rd 5021, Nacogdoches
  8:00 am
• East Texas Community Health Services Free Flu Shots Drive Thru →
  SFA DeWitt School of Nursing, 5707 North St., Nacogdoches
  12:00 pm
• Newton at Central Heights →
  Nacogdoches TX
  4:30 pm
• Texas High at Nacogdoches (varsity football)
  Dragon Stadium, 4310 Appleby Sand Rd, Nacogdoches
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Fall Charcuterie Board Decorating →
  608 North St, Nacogdoches
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• JBS USA Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Loader Driver in Nacogdoches. Apply here.
• Greif, Inc. posted a job opening for Associate Plastic Technician in Nacogdoches. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nacogdoches here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lufkin

• Lufkin officer gets 5-year prison sentence for using Flock data to monitor ex-girlfriend, her family (cbs19.tv)
• Abbott says data center permits frozen until power, water concerns addressed (ksla.com)
• September 29, 2026 Issue, Page 8 of 13 (seminolesentinel.com)

Center

• Commissioners Proclaim October Domestic Violence Awareness Month (scttx.com)

Ok Nacogdoches! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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