Best of Nac 2025

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The Best Have Been Chosen

Congratulations to the winners and runners-up in the Best of Nac 2025, readers’ choice awards. Our readers have chosen their favorites in 196 categories.

As you browse through the following pages, you will find some of Nacogdoches County’s finest restaurants, retail stores, service providers, health care providers, and people that make Nacogdoches County one of the best places to live in Deep East Texas.

Selecting the Best of Nac is a two-step process. Voters nominated their top picks in February. There were over 2,500 businesses and people nominated in the first round with over 3,500 voters submitting 56,000 nominations.

In March, the top five nominations were presented to the readers to select the top three. Over, 4,800 voters made their selections with 85,000 votes cast. New categories this year were generator dealer, optician and bank loan officer.

“Congratulatons to all the winners. Nacogdoches is blessed to have such a variety of options for quality goods and services,” said The Daily Sentinel publisher Rick Craig.

“Please support these local businesses who support our community through taxes paid, jobs created and donations and support of organizitons and events. They add the the quality of life we all cherish about Nacogdoches”

The results include runners-up and second runners-up in most categories to give readers options. In some categories, there were ties. The Best of Nac is divided into six divisions: Auto, Food and Drink, Goods, People, Health and Services.

If you have comments or suggestions for the 2026 ballot, please email promos@dailysentinel.com.

Auto Body Shop

Collision Specialist

S&W Expert Collision Repair

Adkison Body Repair

Auto Detail

Monroe’s Auto Detail

Precision Auto Clean

East Texas Auto Detail

Auto Glass

Renfro’s Glass

Star Auto Glass

Collision Specialist

Auto Parts Store

O’Reilly Auto Parts

Bulldog Tire & Auto

ABC Auto Parts

Auto Repair Shop

Boatman Tire & Service

Herman Power Tire

Tipton Ford

Car Salesperson

Dan Peppard (Peppard Autoplex)

Jason Gound (Gound Chevrolet)

Alfredo Torres (Tipton Ford)

Car Wash

Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Monroe’s Auto Detail

Take 5 Car Wash

Diesel Repair

Dynamic Diesel & Auto Repair

Tipton Ford

Rex Perry Autoplex

New Auto Dealership

Tipton Ford

Rex Perry Autoplex

Gound Chevrolet

Oil Change

Boatman Tire & Service

Grease Monkey

Herman Power Tire

Pre-Owned Auto Dealership

Peppard Autoplex

Tipton Ford

Rex Perry Autoplex

Tire Store

Herman Power Tire

Boatman Tire & Service

Cook Tire & Service Center

Towing Company

Joey Ross Towing

Corey Paint & Body Repair & Towing

Hopkins Wrecker Service

Window Tint Shop

Eclipse Tint

Master Tint & Auto Glass

Mega Tint

Asian Food

Peking Chinese Restaurant

Super Yummy

Barkeep’s Eatery & Taps

Baked Potato

Butcher Boys

Brendyn’s BBQ

CC’s Smokehouse

Bakery

Grandough Baking Co.

White Farmhouse Baking Co.

Kroger

Barbecue

Brendyn’s BBQ

CC’s Smokehouse

Mike’s Barbecue House

Beer Selection

Fredonia Brewery

Maklemore’s Ale House & Bistro

Barkeep’s Eatery & Taps

Breakfast

Dolli’s Diner

Kinfolks

1st City Cafe

Breakfast Burrito

D’Gorditas

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Dolli’s Diner

Cajun

Clawdaddy’s

Clear Springs Restaurant

America’s Best Crawfish

Caterer

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Brendyn’s BBQ

Tomé Catering

Catfish

Clear Springs Restaurant

Clawdaddy’s

Sam’s Southern Eatery

Chicken

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Chick-Fil-A

Clear Springs Restaurant

Chicken Wings

Wingstop

Buffalo Wild Wings

Flashback Cafe

Chicken-Fried Steak

Clear Springs Restaurant

Butcher Boy’s

CC’s Smokehouse

Cup of Coffee

Java Jacks

Dutch Bros. Coffee

University Coffee

Dessert

Insomnia Cookies

1st City Cafe

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Doughnuts

Donut Palace

The Donut Express

Nini’s Fresh Donuts

Fajitas

El Ranchero

Jalapeño Tree

Guacamole’s Mexican Grill and Cantina

Food Truck/Trailer

Shali’s Indian Kitchen on Wheels

Revolution Road Pizza

Be Blessed BBQ

French Fries

Nac Burger

Butcher Boy’s

McDonalds

Frozen Treat

Chilly Fillmore’s

Marble Slab Creamery

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Hamburger

Butcher Boy’s

Nac Burger

Bottlecap Alley Icehouse Grill

Happy Hour

HTeaO

Auntie Pasta’s Italian Restaurant

Maklemore’s Ale House & Bistro

Homestyle Cooking

Kinfolks

Clear Springs Restaurant

Dolli’s Diner

Iced Tea

HTeaO

Chicken Express

McAlister’s Deli

Italian Food

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Auntie Pasta’s Italian Restaurant

Roma’s Italian Kitchen

Lunch under $12

El Ranchero

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Nac Burger

Margarita

Auntie Pasta’s Italian Restaurant

El Ranchero

Guacamole’s Mexican Grill and Cantina

Mexican Food

El Ranchero

D’Gorditas

Jalapeño Tree

Night Club/Bar

Fredonia Brewery

Banita Creek Hall

Nine Flags Bar

Onion Rings

Clear Springs Restaurant

Butcher Boy’s

Nac Burger

Pancakes

Dolli’s Diner

IHOP

1st City Cafe

Pizza

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Naca Valley Vineyard

Pizza Hut

Queso

El Ranchero

Barkeep’s Eatery & Taps

Jalapeño Tree

Restaurant

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Clear Springs Restaurant

1st City Cafe

Ribs

Brendyn’s BBQ

CC’s Smokehouse

Mike’s Barbecue House

Salad

Newk’s Eatery

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Clear Springs Restaurant

Salsa

El Ranchero

Jalapeño Tree

Guacamole’s Mexican Grill and Cantina

Sandwich/Sub

Newk’s Eatery

McAlister’s Deli

Schlotzsky’s

Seafood

Clear Springs Restaurant

Clawdaddy’s

Baymont Seafood

Soup

Newk’s Eatery

T’s Sandwiches

McAlister’s Deli

Steak

Republic Steakhouse

CC’s Smokehouse

Clear Springs Restaurant

Sushi

Super Yummy

Nijiya Japanese Restaurant

Kroger

Taco

Taquitos el Jaliscience

D’Gorditas

El Ranchero

Waitstaff

Chick-Fil-A

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Republic Steakhouse

Wine Selection

Naca Valley Vineyard

Spec’s

Red House Winery

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Antique Store

Brick Street Antiques

Blue Eyed Cocos Market Square

Greer’s

ATV/Side by Side Dealer

East Texas Power Sports

Big Tex AgriPlex

WC Tractor (Formerly Hammer Equipment)

Bookstore

The Mustard Seed

Dead Tree Dreams

Jack Backers College Bookstore

Cabinet Maker

Stone Woodworks

Pebble Creek Custom Cabinets

Farm Equipment

Big Tex Agriplex

United Ag & Turf

WC Tractor (Formerly Hammer Equipment)

Feed Store

Boles Feed Nacogdoches

Atwoods Farm and Ranch

The Looneyville Store Feed and Farm Supply

Fence Company

Brick Street Fencing

T & K Fence

Stephen Wilson Fence

Fireworks

JK Fireworks

Americas Best Fireworks

Drewery’s Fireworks

Flooring Store

East Texas Carpets

Flooring By Design

East Main Flooring Center

Florist

Nacogdoches Floral Co.

Both Bloom Studio

The Flower Shop

Furniture Store

Johnson Furniture & Appliance

Ivan Smith Furniture

Ashley

Generator Dealer

Old Town Generator Service

White Electric

JLC Electric

Glass Company

Renfro’s Glass

Eastex Glass & Mirror

American Glass Co.

Grocery Store

Kroger

Walmart Neighborhood Market

Walmart Supercenter

Gun Dealer

Meadow Ridge Outdoors

Atwoods Farm and Ranch

RD’s Custom Guns & Ammo

Health Food Store

Granary St

Honey Bee Health Foods

Kroger

Hearing Aids

Cole Audiology Lab at SFASU

Livingston Hearing Aid Center tie

SoundWorks Hearing Center tie

Home Builder

Robert Pleasant Construction LLC

JB Crawford Construction

Martin Construction

Jewelry Store

Rees Jewelry

Ma’s

House of Traditions

Ladies’ Boutique

Texas Size Bling

Kat’s Korner Boutique

June August Boutique

Lawn Mower

Nacogdoches Power Equipment

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Pike Saw & Tool

Liquor Store

Spec’s

Continental Liquors

South Street Liquor

Lumber Yard

Lowes

McCoy’s Building Supply

Harry’s Building Supply

Mattress Store

Johnson Furniture & Appliance

Ivan Smith Furniture

Mattress Firm

Men’s Clothing Store

Timber and Tweed Outfitters

Boot Barn

Belk

Metal Building/Carport

JB

Crawford Construction

Star Buildings and Carports

New Vision Carports

New Business

Clawdaddy’s

Golden Cicada

Dillas Quesadillas

Nursery

Cook’s Nursery

The Plant Shed

East Texas Landscaping

Printing/Copying

Klines Wrap it Up

Copy Center Nac

Lumberjack Printing

Propane

Perry Propane

Automatic Gas

Tractor Supply

Resale Shop

Family Crisis Center of East Texas Thrift Store

The Hospice of East Texas Shop

Bearly Used

Roofing Company

M&M Roofing

Cole’s Roofing and Construction

Reneau Roofing & Sheet Metal

RV Dealer

Motorhomes of Texas

RV Station

Quality RV Sales & Service

Sign Shop

Rodzilla Graphics

Monday Sign Service, LLC

G Ink

Swimming Pool/Spa Company

Duran Pools and Spas

Backyard Breeze

Kenco Pools, Spas & Billiards

T-Shirt Store

Texas Size Bling

TEE-REX Designs

Spirit Outfitters

Tattoo Shop

Golden Cicada

Casey’s Tattoo

Blue Lotus

Trailer Sales

Rockin C Trailer

Cason Monk Trailers

Bass Trailer Sales and Vehicle Accessories

Unique Gift Shop

The Mustard Seed

Laine’s Hallmark House of Traditions tie

Kat’s Korner Boutique tie

Vape/Smoke Shop

Nacogdoches Cigar Company

The Vapor Shop

Nax Smoke Shop

Women’s Accessory Store

Texas Size Bling

Kat’s Korner Boutique House of Traditions

Women’s Clothing Store

Texas Size Bling

Kat’s Korner Boutique

Belk

Cardiologist

Vijaya Pokala, MD

Gary Barkocy, MD (Heart to Heart Cardiovascular Associates)

Chiropractor

McClinton Chiropractic

Keith Shotwell (Body In Motion)

David Luquette

Dental Hygienist

Eileen Moreau (Anna Shirley DDS)

Suzanne Elliott (Nacogdoches Dental)

Jana Kimbrough (Jeff Hancock, DDS)

Dentist

Anna Shirley, DDS

Aaron Polk, DDS (Polk Dental Associates)

Jeff Hancock, DDS

Dentist Office

Anna Shirley, DDS

Polk Dental Associates

Nacogdoches Dental Center

Dermatologist

Michaela Overturf (US Dermatology Partners)

Warthan Dermatology

Emergency Room

Nacogdoches Medical Center

Excel ER

Nacogdoches Memorial

Eyewear Store

Nacogdoches Eye Associates

20/20 EyeCare

Texas State Optical

Family Medical Practice

Nacogdoches Health Partners

Cline Family Practice

Aaron C. Polk Jr, MD

Family Practitioner

Eddy Furniss, MD (Nacogdoches Health Partners)

Carey Lindemann, MD (Lindemann Family Medicine)

Rachel Cline, MD (Cline Family Medicine)

Home Health Agency

A Pineywoods Home Health Care

Happy at Home Healthcare

Enhabit Home Health

Hospice

Heart to Heart Hospice

Hospice of East Texas

Harbor Hospice

Hospital

Nacogdoches Medical Center

Nacogdoches Memorial

Mental Health Care Professional

Whole Again Counseling + Wellness

Sydney Kroll Register, Psy.D. (Pineywoods Psychological Services)

Holly Randall, LCSW (Therapy Elite)

Nurse

Mila Najvar (NMC L&D)

Alisa King (Nacogdoches Women’s Center Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility)

Alivia Jolley (NMC)

Nurse Practitioner

Jamie Cook, FNP-C (Lindemann Family Medicine)

Amberly Hopson FNP-C (Warthan Dermatology)

Suzanna Fuller MSN, FNP-C (Itasca Healing Medical Practice)

Nursing Home

Garrison Nursing Home

Stallings Court

Westward Trails Nursing & Rehabilitation

OB-GYN

Kyle McMorries, MD (Nacogdoches Women’s Center Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility)

Brian Glymph, MD (Nacogdoches Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Kim Schaus, MD (Nacogdoches Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Ophthalmologist

Anna Lehmann, MD (Lehmann Eye Center)

James Berg, MD (Lehmann Eye Center)

Robert Lehmann, MD (Lehmann Eye Center)

Optician

Johnny Cook, ABOC (20/20 Eyecare)

Shelley Williams (Texas State Optical)

Rick Stokes, ABOC (Nacogdoches Eye Associates)

Optometrist

Melanie Vardeman, OD (20/20 Eye Care)

Jacqueline L Pierre OD FAAO FACHE (King Vision)

Gerardo Saldaña, Jr., O.D. (Nacogdoches Eye Associates)

Orthodontist/Orthodontics

Derek Powers, DDS (Powers Orthodontics)

Steven Speaker, DDS (Speaker Orthodontics)

Brent Stephens, DDS (Nacogdoches Dental)

Pediatrician

Modupe A. Sokunbi, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Amy Huggins, D.O., FAAP I (PineyWoods Pediatrics)

Kimberly Procell, MD (Procell Pediatrics)

Pharmacist

Sandy Collier (M&S Pharmacy)

Ray Moore (Walmart Pharmacy)

Bill Jobe (M&S Pharmacy) Pharmacy

M&S Pharmacy

Walgreens

Walmart Neighborhood Market

Physical Therapy

NMC – Outpatient Therapy

Creel Physical Therapy Nacogdoches Physical Excellence Center

Physician Assistant

Lauren Davis, PA-C (Warthan Dermatology)

Brandi Hernandez, PA-C (US Dermatology Partners)

Erin Sommerlatte, PA-C (Cline Family Medicine)

Urgent Care Clinic

Texas MedClinic

FastTrack Express Clinic

Strive Express Care

Michaela Overturf, MDBrandi Hernandez, PA-C

Since 1975, we have delivered quality care to families in Nacogdoches. We are proud of our history and look forward to our continued growth. Thanks to you, we have been named the “Best of Nac” for the following categories:

• Best Hospital

• Best Nurse (1st and 3rd place)

• Best Physical Therapy

Accountant-CPA

Kenneth Rodrigues, CPA, P.C.

Carla Morgan (Carla Morgan & Associates)

Clint White, CPA (Redfield, Miller & White, LLP)

Attorney

Sean Hightower (Hightower, Franklin & James, LLC)

James LoStracco (Lostracco Deppisch PLLC)

Mariko Badders (Badders Law Firm)

Bank Loan Officer

Kristi Spencer (Doches Credit Union)

Dustin Beavers (Austin Bank)

Javier Rubio (Commercial Bank of Texas)

Bank Teller

Ronika Patel (Commercial Bank of Texas)

Donna Villalobos (Austin Bank)

Lance Norvell (Cadence Bank)

Barber

Trent Fuller (Special FX)

Kelly Owens (Kelly’s Barber Shop)

Marty Aparicio (Marty’s Barber Shop)

Financial Consultant

Wendy Buchanan (Buchanan Wealth Management)

David Cowee (Pineywoods Financial)

Heather Harris (Edward Jones)

Hair Stylist

Madison Milstead (Special FX)

Autumn Anthony (Special Fx)

Trey Cook (Special Fx)

Insurance Agent

Nikki Evans-Wallace (State Farm Insurance)

Jody Brown Engle (Texas Farm Bureau)

Jamie Rodrigues (State Farm Insurance)

Local Musician

Huffie & the Paintfish

Cole Stephens

J Webb

Massage Therapist

Kathryn Shofner (The Main Fix)

Janette Morones (Soto) (Nacogdoches Massage Station)

Beth Thomas (Whole Again Counseling + Wellness) tie

Laura McKinney (Well Body Solutions) tie

Photographer

Brandee Best (Brandee Best Photography)

Alex Shaw (Alex Shaw Photography)

Clay Bostian (Creative Photography)

Realtor

Olivia Kiritsy (Loblolly Properties, LLC)

Sam Morgan (Alamo Realty)

Amber Jolley (Charles Pool Real Estate) tie

Hilda Broom (ETX Realty) tie

Skin Care Specialist/Esthetician

Michaela Overturf, MD, FAAD (US Dermatology Partners)

Candace Courtney (Warthan Dermatology)

Kathy Leigh (The Sweet Suite)

Veterinarian

Kevin Acuña, DVM (North Street Veterinary Clinic)

Jason Richards, DVM (EasTex Veterinary Clinic)

Ronald Lott, DVM (Appleby Sand Road Animal Clinic)

Accounting Firm

Redfield, Miller & White, LLP

Kenneth Rodrigues, CPA

Carla Morgan & Associates PLLC

Apartment Community

Legends Nacogdoches

Windhill Apartments

University Hill Apartments

Assisted Living

Magnolia Court

The Arbor

Meadowview Place

Bail Bonds

Lumberjack Bail Bonds

Ace Bail Bonds

Graves Bail Bond

Barber Shop

Kelly’s Barber Shop

Milford’s Barber Shop

Johnny’s Barber Shop

Bed & Breakfast

The Jones House

Brick House Inn

Mockingbird Suites

Carpet Cleaning Service

Rainbow Restoration

SERVPRO

H2O All Surface Pro

Charitable Organization

Love INC

CASA of Deep East Texas

Harold’s House Children’s Advocacy Center

Cheer/Dance Studio

Venetia’s Studio

Extreme Cheer

Gobel School of Dance

Childcare Center

SFA Early Childhood Lab

Preschool Express Learning Academy of Nacogdoches

First United Methodist Church

Cleaning Services

Muck’s Cleaning Services

Merry Maids

Abigail’s Cleaning Services

Contractor/Remodeler

JB Crawford Construction tie

Robert Pleasant

Construction LLC tie

Don Welch Construction

Credit Union

Doches Credit Union

East Texas Professional Credit Union

Dry Cleaner

Grogan’s Cleaners

VIP Cleaners

Comet Cleaners

Electrical Company (Electrician)

White Electric

JLC Electrical Contractors

Otis Shinn Electric

Employment Service

Express Employment Professionals

1st Choice Personnel

Spherion Staffing & Recruiting

Event Venue

Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center

The Barn

Millard’s Crossing Historic Village

Exterminator

Kenneth White Pest Control

Quality Pest Control

Carra’s Pest & Termite

Financial Institution

Commercial Bank of Texas

Cadence Bank

Austin Bank

Fitness Center

Planet Fitness

Fitness 360

NarroWay Fitness

Funeral Home

Laird Funeral Home

Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home

Sadler Funeral Home

Gutter Service

B&S Gutters

Gutter Guys

Hair Salon

Special FX

Anel’s Hair Salon

Salon Haven

Heating & Cooling Service

McWilliams Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

Ferrara’s Heating & Air Conditioning

Bobby York AC & Heating

Home Inspection

East Texas Home Inspection Services

Pineywoods Residential Home Inspection

McShan Home Inspection

Hotel/Motel

The Fredonia Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites

Victorian Inn and Suites

Insurance Agency

Texas Farm Bureau

Nikki Evans-Wallace (State Farm Insurance)

Jamie Rodrigues (State Farm Insurance)

Landscape Service

Rene’s Lawn Care Services

East Texas Landscaping

Landworks Landscapes & Pest Control

Law Firm

Hightower, Franklin & James, LLC

LoStracco Deppisch

Badders Law Firm

Lawn Care Service

Rene’s Lawn Care Services

Evergreen Lawn Care

East Texas Landscaping

Manicure/Pedicure

VIP Nails

Nails 2000

Boujee Nail Bar

Martial Arts instruction

Martinez Martial Arts

Nacogdoches Blackbelt Academy

Pineywoods Aikijujutsu

Mortgage Company

Commercial Bank of Texas

Cadence Bank

Austin Bank

Painting Contractor

Piñeda Brothers

Hugo Perez Painting

Tim Badders Painting

Pet Boarding

Martin Kennel & Grooming

EasTex Veterinary Clinic

Critter Cuts

Pet Grooming

Paws Here Pet Grooming

Critter Cuts

Martin Kennel & Grooming

Place for Kid’s Birthday Party

East Texas Party Headquarters

Boys and Girls Club of Nacogdoches

Venetia’s Studio

Place to go on First Date

Auntie Pasta’s

Naca Valley Vineyard

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Plumbing Service

Crawford Plumbing

Casey Jones Plumbing

McWilliams Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

Pressure Washing

Purple Haze

K&J Pressure Washing Service

H2O All Surface Pro

Private School

Christ Episcopal School

Regents Academy

Fredonia Hill Baptist Academy

Real Estate Agency

Loblolly Properties, LLC

ETX Realty

Charles Pool Real Estate

Rural Sanitation Service

Lilly Sanitation

Pineywoods Sanitation

Security Provider

G&G Lock & Safe Co.

NacSpace

Direct Security Services

Self-Storage Center

Blacklock Storage

Woden Self Storage

CubeSmart

Septic System Service

Alligator Annie’s

CL Septic

Strickland Plumbing & HVAC

Tax Preparation

Kenneth Rodrigues, CPA

Redfield, Miller & White, LLP

Carla Morgan, CPA

Title Company

Nacogdoches Heritage Title Co.

Community Title

Tree Service

Cutting Edge Tree Service

Drewery Bros. Tree Service

Recon Tree Service

Veterinary Clinic

North Street Vet Clinic

EasTex Veterinary Clinic

Appleby Sand Road Animal Clinic

Wedding Venue

The Barn

Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center

Millard’s Crossing Historic Village

Jason Richards, DVM Josh Haddox, DVM Cheryl Armstrong, DVM
Jackson Maddox, DVM

As the longest accredited private school (PK-3 - 5th grade) in Nacogdoches, CES offers a highly enriched, developmentally appropriate education. Our students go on to excel in high school and college, consistently graduating at the top of their classes. Small class sizes and flexibility of a private school education allows us to foster each child’s individual gifts.

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Precision Auto Clean

East Texas Auto Detail

Auto Glass

Renfro’s Glass

Star Auto Glass

Collision Specialist

Auto Parts Store

O’Reilly Auto Parts

Bulldog Tire & Auto

ABC Auto Parts

Auto Repair Shop

Boatman Tire & Service

Herman Power Tire

Tipton Ford

Car Salesperson

Dan Peppard (Peppard Autoplex)

Jason Gound (Gound Chevrolet)

Alfredo Torres (Tipton Ford)

Car Wash

Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Monroe’s Auto Detail

Take 5 Car Wash

Diesel Repair

Dynamic Diesel & Auto Repair

Tipton Ford

Rex Perry Autoplex

New Auto Dealership

Tipton Ford

Rex Perry Autoplex

Gound Chevrolet

Oil Change

Boatman Tire & Service

Grease Monkey

Herman Power Tire

Pre-Owned Auto Dealership

Peppard Autoplex

Tipton Ford

Rex Perry Autoplex

Tire Store

Asian Food

Peking Chinese Restaurant

Super Yummy

Barkeep’s Eatery & Taps

Baked Potato

Butcher Boys

Brendyn’s BBQ

CC’s Smokehouse

Bakery

Grandough Baking Co.

White Farmhouse Baking Co.

Kroger

Barbecue

Brendyn’s BBQ

CC’s Smokehouse

Mike’s Barbecue House

Beer Selection

Fredonia Brewery

Maklemore’s Ale House & Bistro

Barkeep’s Eatery & Taps

Breakfast

Dolli’s Diner

Kinfolks

1st City Cafe

Breakfast Burrito

D’Gorditas

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Dolli’s Diner

Cajun

Clawdaddy’s

Clear Springs Restaurant

America’s Best Crawfish

Caterer

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Brendyn’s BBQ

Tomé Catering

Catfish

Clear Springs Restaurant

Clawdaddy’s

Sam’s Southern Eatery

Chicken

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Chick-Fil-A

Clear Springs Restaurant

Herman Power Tire

Boatman Tire & Service

Cook Tire & Service Center

Towing Company

Joey Ross Towing

Corey Paint & Body Repair & Towing

Hopkins Wrecker Service

Window Tint Shop

Eclipse Tint

Master Tint & Auto Glass

Mega Tint

Chicken Wings

Wingstop

Buffalo Wild Wings

Flashback Cafe

Chicken-Fried Steak

Clear Springs Restaurant

Butcher Boy’s

CC’s Smokehouse

Cup of Coffee

Java Jacks

Dutch Bros. Coffee

University Coffee

Dessert

Insomnia Cookies

1st City Cafe

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Doughnuts

Donut Palace

The Donut Express

Nini’s Fresh Donuts

Fajitas

El Ranchero

Jalapeño Tree

Guacamole’s Mexican Grill and Cantina

Food Truck/Trailer

Shali’s Indian Kitchen on Wheels

Revolution Road Pizza

Be Blessed BBQ

French Fries

Nac Burger

Butcher Boy’s

McDonalds

Frozen Treat

Chilly Fillmore’s

Marble Slab Creamery

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Hamburger

Butcher Boy’s

Nac Burger

Bottlecap Alley Icehouse Grill

Happy Hour

HTeaO

Auntie Pasta’s Italian Restaurant

Maklemore’s Ale House & Bistro

Homestyle Cooking

Kinfolks

Clear Springs Restaurant

Dolli’s Diner

Iced Tea

HTeaO

Chicken Express

McAlister’s Deli

Italian Food

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Auntie Pasta’s Italian Restaurant

Roma’s Italian Kitchen

Lunch under $12

El Ranchero

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Nac Burger

Margarita

Auntie Pasta’s Italian Restaurant

El Ranchero

Guacamole’s Mexican Grill and Cantina

Mexican Food

El Ranchero

D’Gorditas

Jalapeño Tree

Night Club/Bar

Fredonia Brewery

Banita Creek Hall

Nine Flags Bar

Onion Rings

Clear Springs Restaurant

Butcher Boy’s

Nac Burger

Pancakes

Dolli’s Diner

IHOP

1st City Cafe

Pizza

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Naca Valley Vineyard

Pizza Hut

Queso

El Ranchero

Barkeep’s Eatery & Taps

Jalapeño Tree

Restaurant

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Clear Springs Restaurant

1st City Cafe

Ribs

Brendyn’s BBQ

CC’s Smokehouse

Mike’s Barbecue House

Salad

Newk’s Eatery

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Clear Springs Restaurant

Salsa

El Ranchero

Jalapeño Tree

Guacamole’s Mexican Grill and Cantina

Sandwich/Sub

Newk’s Eatery

McAlister’s Deli

Schlotzsky’s

Seafood

Clear Springs Restaurant

Clawdaddy’s

Baymont Seafood

Soup

Newk’s Eatery

T’s Sandwiches

McAlister’s Deli

Steak

Republic Steakhouse

CC’s Smokehouse

Clear Springs Restaurant

Sushi

Super Yummy

Nijiya Japanese Restaurant

Kroger

Taco Taquitos el Jaliscience

D’Gorditas

El Ranchero

Waitstaff

Chick-Fil-A

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Republic Steakhouse

Wine Selection

Naca Valley Vineyard

Spec’s

Red House Winery

Goods

Antique Store

Brick Street Antiques

Blue Eyed Cocos Market Square

Greer’s

ATV/Side by Side Dealer

East Texas Power Sports

Big Tex AgriPlex

WC Tractor (Formerly Hammer Equipment)

Bookstore

The Mustard Seed

Dead Tree Dreams

Jack Backers College Bookstore

Cabinet Maker

Stone Woodworks

Pebble Creek Custom Cabinets

Farm Equipment

Big Tex Agriplex

United Ag & Turf

WC Tractor (Formerly Hammer Equipment)

Feed Store

Boles Feed Nacogdoches

Atwoods Farm and Ranch

The Looneyville Store Feed and Farm Supply

Fence Company

Brick Street Fencing

T & K Fence

Stephen Wilson Fence

Fireworks

JK Fireworks

Americas Best Fireworks

Drewery’s Fireworks

Flooring Store

East Texas Carpets

Flooring By Design

East Main Flooring Center

Florist

Nacogdoches Floral Co.

Both Bloom Studio

The Flower Shop

Furniture Store

Johnson Furniture & Appliance

Ivan Smith Furniture

Ashley

Generator Dealer

Old Town Generator Service

White Electric

JLC Electric

Glass Company

Renfro’s Glass

Eastex Glass & Mirror

American Glass Co.

Grocery Store

Kroger

Walmart Neighborhood Market

Walmart Supercenter

Gun Dealer

Meadow Ridge Outdoors

Atwoods Farm and Ranch

RD’s Custom Guns & Ammo

Health Food Store

Granary St

Honey Bee Health Foods

Kroger

Hearing Aids

Cole Audiology Lab at SFASU

Livingston Hearing Aid Center tie

SoundWorks Hearing Center tie

Home Builder

Robert Pleasant Construction LLC

JB Crawford Construction

Martin Construction

Jewelry Store

Rees Jewelry

Ma’s

House of Traditions

Ladies’ Boutique

Texas Size Bling

Kat’s Korner Boutique

June August Boutique

Lawn Mower

Nacogdoches Power Equipment

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Pike Saw & Tool

Liquor Store

Spec’s

Continental Liquors

South Street Liquor

Lumber Yard

Lowes

McCoy’s Building Supply

Harry’s Building Supply

Mattress Store

Johnson Furniture & Appliance

Ivan Smith Furniture

Mattress Firm

Men’s Clothing Store

Timber and Tweed Outfitters

Boot Barn

Belk

Metal Building/Carport

JB Crawford Construction

Star Buildings and Carports

New Vision Carports

New Business

Clawdaddy’s

Golden Cicada

Dillas Quesadillas

Nursery

Cook’s Nursery

The Plant Shed

East Texas Landscaping

Printing/Copying

Klines Wrap it Up

Copy Center Nac

Lumberjack Printing

Propane

Perry Propane

Automatic Gas

Tractor Supply

Resale Shop

Family Crisis Center of East Texas

Thrift Store

The Hospice of East Texas Shop

Bearly Used

Roofing Company

M&M Roofing

Cole’s Roofing and Construction

Reneau Roofing & Sheet Metal

RV Dealer

Motorhomes of Texas

RV Station

Quality RV Sales & Service

Sign Shop

Rodzilla Graphics

Monday Sign Service, LLC

G Ink

Swimming Pool/Spa Company

Duran Pools and Spas

Backyard Breeze

Kenco Pools, Spas & Billiards

T-Shirt Store

Texas Size Bling

TEE-REX Designs

Spirit Outfitters

Tattoo Shop

Golden Cicada

Casey’s Tattoo

Blue Lotus

Trailer Sales

Rockin C Trailer

Cason Monk Trailers

Bass Trailer Sales and Vehicle Accessories

Unique Gift Shop

The Mustard Seed

Laine’s Hallmark

House of Traditions tie

Kat’s Korner Boutique tie

Vape/Smoke Shop

Nacogdoches Cigar Company

The Vapor Shop

Nax Smoke Shop

Women’s Accessory Store

Texas Size Bling

Kat’s Korner Boutique

House of Traditions

Women’s Clothing Store

Texas Size Bling

Kat’s Korner Boutique

Belk

Medical

Cardiologist

Vijaya Pokala, MD

Gary Barkocy, MD (Heart to Heart Cardiovascular Associates)

Chiropractor

McClinton Chiropractic

Keith Shotwell (Body In Motion)

David Luquette

Dental Hygienist

Eileen Moreau (Anna Shirley DDS)

Suzanne Elliott (Nacogdoches Dental)

Jana Kimbrough (Jeff Hancock, DDS)

Dentist

Anna Shirley, DDS

Aaron Polk, DDS (Polk Dental Associates)

Jeff Hancock, DDS

Dentist Office

Anna Shirley, DDS

Polk Dental Associates

Nacogdoches Dental Center

Dermatologist

Michaela Overturf (US Dermatology Partners)

Warthan Dermatology

Emergency Room

Nacogdoches Medical Center

Excel ER

Nacogdoches Memorial

Eyewear Store

Nacogdoches Eye Associates

20/20 EyeCare

Texas State Optical

Family Medical Practice

Nacogdoches Health Partners

Cline Family Practice

Aaron C. Polk Jr, MD

Family Practitioner

Eddy Furniss, MD (Nacogdoches Health Partners)

Carey Lindemann, MD (Lindemann Family Medicine)

Rachel Cline, MD (Cline Family Medicine)

Home Health Agency

A Pineywoods Home Health Care

Happy at Home Healthcare

Enhabit Home Health

Hospice

Heart to Heart Hospice

Hospice of East Texas Harbor Hospice

Hospital

Nacogdoches Medical Center

Nacogdoches Memorial

Mental Health Care Professional

Whole Again Counseling + Wellness

Sydney Kroll Register, Psy.D. (Pineywoods Psychological Services)

Holly Randall, LCSW (Therapy Elite)

Nurse

Mila Najvar (NMC L&D)

Alisa King (Nacogdoches Women’s Center Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility)

Alivia Jolley (NMC)

Nurse Practitioner

Jamie Cook, FNP-C (Lindemann Family Medicine)

Amberly Hopson FNP-C (Warthan Dermatology)

Suzanna Fuller MSN, FNP-C (Itasca Healing Medical Practice)

Nursing Home

Garrison Nursing Home

Stallings Court

Westward Trails Nursing & Rehabilitation

OB-GYN

Kyle McMorries, MD (Nacogdoches Women’s Center Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility)

Brian Glymph, MD (Nacogdoches Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Kim Schaus, MD (Nacogdoches Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Ophthalmologist

Anna Lehmann, MD (Lehmann Eye Center)

James Berg, MD (Lehmann Eye Center)

Robert Lehmann, MD (Lehmann Eye Center)

Optician

Johnny Cook, ABOC (20/20 Eyecare)

Shelley Williams (Texas State Optical)

Rick Stokes, ABOC (Nacogdoches Eye Associates)

Optometrist

Melanie Vardeman, OD (20/20 Eye Care)

Jacqueline L Pierre OD FAAO FACHE (King Vision)

Gerardo Saldaña, Jr., O.D. (Nacogdoches Eye Associates)

Orthodontist/Orthodontics

Derek Powers, DDS (Powers Orthodontics)

Steven Speaker, DDS (Speaker Orthodontics)

Brent Stephens, DDS (Nacogdoches Dental)

Pediatrician

Modupe A. Sokunbi, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Amy Huggins, D.O., FAAP I (PineyWoods Pediatrics)

Kimberly Procell, MD (Procell Pediatrics)

Pharmacist

Sandy Collier (M&S Pharmacy)

Ray Moore (Walmart Pharmacy)

Bill Jobe (M&S Pharmacy)

Pharmacy

M&S Pharmacy

Walgreens

Walmart Neighborhood Market

Physical Therapy

NMC – Outpatient Therapy

Creel Physical Therapy

Nacogdoches Physical Excellence Center

Physician Assistant

Lauren Davis, PA-C (Warthan Dermatology)

Brandi Hernandez, PA-C (US Dermatology Partners)

Erin Sommerlatte, PA-C (Cline Family Medicine)

Urgent Care Clinic

Texas MedClinic

FastTrack Express Clinic

Strive Express Care

People

Accountant-CPA

Kenneth Rodrigues, CPA, P.C.

Carla Morgan (Carla Morgan & Associates)

Clint White, CPA (Redfield, Miller & White, LLP)

Attorney

Sean Hightower (Hightower, Franklin & James, LLC)

James LoStracco (Lostracco Deppisch PLLC)

Mariko Badders (Badders Law Firm)

Bank Loan Officer

Kristi Spencer (Doches Credit Union)

Dustin Beavers (Austin Bank)

Javier Rubio (Commercial Bank of Texas)

Bank Teller

Ronika Patel (Commercial Bank of Texas)

Donna Villalobos (Austin Bank)

Lance Norvell (Cadence Bank)

Barber

Trent Fuller (Special FX)

Kelly Owens (Kelly’s Barber Shop)

Marty Aparicio (Marty’s Barber Shop)

Financial Consultant

Wendy Buchanan (Buchanan Wealth Management)

David Cowee (Pineywoods Financial)

Heather Harris (Edward Jones)

Hair Stylist

Madison Milstead (Special FX)

Autumn Anthony (Special Fx)

Trey Cook (Special Fx)

Insurance Agent

Nikki Evans-Wallace (State Farm Insurance)

Jody Brown Engle (Texas Farm Bureau)

Jamie Rodrigues (State Farm Insurance)

Local Musician

Huffie & the Paintfish

Cole Stephens

J Webb

Massage Therapist

Kathryn Shofner (The Main Fix)

Janette Morones (Soto) (Nacogdoches Massage Station)

Beth Thomas (Whole Again Counseling + Wellness) tie

Laura McKinney (Well Body Solutions) tie

Photographer Brandee Best (Brandee Best Photography)

Alex Shaw (Alex Shaw Photography)

Clay Bostian (Creative Photography)

Realtor

Olivia Kiritsy (Loblolly Properties, LLC)

Sam Morgan (Alamo Realty)

Amber Jolley (Charles Pool Real Estate) tie

Hilda Broom (ETX Realty) tie

Skin Care Specialist/Esthetician

Michaela Overturf, MD, FAAD (US Dermatology Partners)

Candace Courtney (Warthan Dermatology)

Kathy Leigh (The Sweet Suite)

Veterinarian

Kevin Acuña, DVM (North Street Veterinary Clinic)

Jason Richards, DVM (EasTex Veterinary Clinic)

Ronald Lott, DVM (Appleby Sand Road Animal Clinic)

Services

Accounting Firm

Redfield, Miller & White, LLP

Kenneth Rodrigues, CPA

Carla Morgan & Associates PLLC

Apartment Community

Legends Nacogdoches

Windhill Apartments

University Hill Apartments

Assisted Living

Magnolia Court

The Arbor

Meadowview Place

Bail Bonds

Lumberjack Bail Bonds

Ace Bail Bonds

Graves Bail Bond

Barber Shop

Kelly’s Barber Shop

Milford’s Barber Shop

Johnny’s Barber Shop

Bed & Breakfast

The Jones House

Brick House Inn

Mockingbird Suites

Carpet Cleaning Service

Rainbow Restoration

SERVPRO

H2O All Surface Pro

Charitable Organization

Love INC

CASA of Deep East Texas

Harold’s House Children’s Advocacy Center

Cheer/Dance Studio

Venetia’s Studio

Extreme Cheer

Gobel School of Dance

Childcare Center

SFA Early Childhood Lab

Preschool Express Learning Academy of Nacogdoches

First United Methodist Church

Cleaning Services

Muck’s Cleaning Services

Merry Maids

Abigail’s Cleaning Services

Contractor/Remodeler

JB Crawford Construction tie

Robert Pleasant Construction LLC tie

Don Welch Construction

Credit Union

Doches Credit Union

East Texas Professional Credit Union

Dry Cleaner

Grogan’s Cleaners

VIP Cleaners

Comet Cleaners

Electrical Company (Electrician)

White Electric

JLC Electrical Contractors

Otis Shinn Electric

Employment Service

Express Employment Professionals

1st Choice Personnel

Spherion Staffing & Recruiting

Event Venue

Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center

The Barn

Millard’s Crossing Historic Village

Exterminator

Kenneth White Pest Control

Quality Pest Control

Carra’s Pest & Termite

Financial Institution

Commercial Bank of Texas

Cadence Bank

Austin Bank

Fitness Center

Planet Fitness

Fitness 360

NarroWay Fitness

Funeral Home

Laird Funeral Home

Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home

Sadler Funeral Home

Gutter Service

B&S Gutters

Gutter Guys

Hair Salon

Special FX

Anel’s Hair Salon

Salon Haven

Heating & Cooling Service

McWilliams Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

Ferrara’s Heating & Air Conditioning

Bobby York AC & Heating

Home Inspection

East Texas Home Inspection Services

Pineywoods Residential Home Inspection

McShan Home Inspection

Hotel/Motel

The Fredonia Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites

Victorian Inn and Suites

Insurance Agency

Texas Farm Bureau

Nikki Evans-Wallace (State Farm Insurance)

Jamie Rodrigues (State Farm Insurance)

Landscape Service

Rene’s Lawn Care Services

East Texas Landscaping

Landworks Landscapes & Pest Control

Law Firm

Hightower, Franklin & James, LLC

LoStracco Deppisch

Badders Law Firm

Lawn Care Service

Rene’s Lawn Care Services

Evergreen Lawn Care

East Texas Landscaping

Manicure/Pedicure

VIP Nails

Nails 2000

Boujee Nail Bar

Martial Arts instruction

Martinez Martial Arts

Nacogdoches Blackbelt Academy

Pineywoods Aikijujutsu

Mortgage Company

Commercial Bank of Texas

Cadence Bank

Austin Bank

Painting Contractor

Piñeda Brothers

Hugo Perez Painting

Tim Badders Painting

Pet Boarding

Martin Kennel & Grooming

EasTex Veterinary Clinic

Critter Cuts

Pet Grooming

Paws Here Pet Grooming

Critter Cuts

Martin Kennel & Grooming

Place for Kid’s Birthday Party

East Texas Party Headquarters

Boys and Girls Club of Nacogdoches

Venetia’s Studio

Place to go on First Date

Auntie Pasta’s

Naca Valley Vineyard

Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurante

Plumbing Service

Crawford Plumbing

Casey Jones Plumbing

McWilliams Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

Pressure Washing

Purple Haze

K&J Pressure Washing Service

H2O All Surface Pro

Private School

Christ Episcopal School

Regents Academy

Fredonia Hill Baptist Academy

Real Estate Agency

Loblolly Properties, LLC

ETX Realty

Charles Pool Real Estate

Rural Sanitation Service

Lilly Sanitation

Pineywoods Sanitation

Security Provider

G&G Lock & Safe Co.

NacSpace

Direct Security Services

Self-Storage Center

Blacklock Storage

Woden Self Storage

CubeSmart

Septic System Service

Alligator Annie’s

CL Septic

Strickland Plumbing & HVAC

Tax Preparation

Kenneth Rodrigues, CPA

Redfield, Miller & White, LLP

Carla Morgan, CPA

Title Company

Nacogdoches Heritage Title Co.

Community Title

Tree Service

Cutting Edge Tree Service

Drewery Bros. Tree Service

Recon Tree Service

Veterinary Clinic

North Street Vet Clinic

EasTex Veterinary Clinic

Appleby Sand Road Animal Clinic

Wedding Venue

The Barn

Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center

Millard’s Crossing Historic Village

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