Fain's editorials, leadership and positive influence guided Nacogdoches through many crises. Giles Haltom led the Sentinel until 1944 when it was In 1918, responding to the clamor for news during World War I, an Associated Press wire service was added which drastically changed the format and content of the paper. was elected to the Texas State Legislature in 1904, Giles took over the paper. A Weekly Sentinel was founded in 1900 and operated until 1936. In addition to editorials, the Sentinel featured special editions to push for civic improvements, to note community accomplishments or to highlight the amenities of the region. edited and managed the Daily Sentinel and Giles operated the presses. After six months, the paper became the Daily Sentinel. Harris established a daily newspaper under the name The Daily Phone. In 1899, following years of weekly newspapers, R.W., Giles and W.H. The leading family in the newspaper business was that of Col. It is in Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County Texas The first newspapers in Texas, beginning in 1813, all had direct links to Nacogdoches. This historical marker was erected in 2012 by Texas Historical Commission.

Over the last century, the Sentinel emerged from its frontier past to become a record of the movements, history and progress of Nacogdoches. In 2007, the Sentinel was honored with the Gov. The paper moved locations in October 1950 to North Fredonia Street and featured modern efficient equipment. Giles Haltom led the Sentinel until 1944 when it was sold to a local consortium. became ill and died in 1907., In 1918, responding to the clamor for news during World War I, an Associated Press wire service was added which drastically changed the format and content of the paper.

The first newspapers in Texas, beginning in 1813, all had direct links to Nacogdoches.

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