City issues boil water notice
The City of Nacogdoches issued a boil water noticed to residents Friday after a water main break and reduced water pressure were noted from University Drive to East Loop 224 and from South Loop 224 to Park Street.
Any water used for human consumption should be boiled for at least two minutes, and children, seniors and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable.
The city will issue a statement when the water is safe again.
Census packets going to front doors
The U.S. Census Bureau resumed field operations in East Texas May 22 and last week began dropping off 2020 questionnaire packets at front doors.
The packet drop-offs are being coordinated in areas where the majority of households do not receive mail at their physical address, the office announced. The Census Bureau had begun hand-delivering census materials on March 15 — but suspended all field work March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Households that don’t receive physical mail should get a Census questionnaire at their door. The Census Bureau is encouraging all residents to complete their questionnaire, and they may also do so online at 2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020 or via mail.
Library offering order and pickup service
The Judy McDonald Public Library is wrapping up the first week of an order-pickup service for library materials.
The library began an order-ahead service on June 1 after closing March 16 because of the pandemic.
Through the new pick-up service, patrons may reserve up to 15 items per household. Pick-up is in the meeting room and by appointment to maintain safe distances among borrowers. Items can be returned through the outdoor book drop at the library, 1112 North St. No late fees are being imposed at this time, and all returned items are untouched for seven days.
Locals among Deans List honorees
Three East Texas students were among the Spring 2020 Dean’s List released by Belmont University in Nashville. The Dean’s List requires a 3.5 GPA with no grade below a C. Making the Spring semester list were Elizabeth Davis of Nacogdoches, Julia Davis of Henderson and Benjamin Bundy of Bronson.
Forest Trail seeks East Texas stories
Texas Forest Trail is inviting the public to share stories about East Texas, with the five most interesting submissions eligible for prize packages.
Stories submitted will be posted on weareeasttexas.com and throughout Texas Forest Trail’s social media. The executive board will choose the five most interesting stories, which will be posed on Facebook for followers to vote on a favorite. The writer of the story with the most votes will receive a $500 cash prize.
Tomatoes available at Farmers Market
Red and green tomatoes, squash and zucchini are among seasonal produce to be offered today at the Farmers Market, 107 Pearl St.
The market is open each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Vendors also offer planter boxes and seedlings, farm eggs, wine, prepared foods, Keto baked goods, pastured pork, lamb, goat and beef, soap, salves, coffee, honey and more.