One of Texas’ oldest towns needs $200 million for upgrades. It’s asking voters to approve $44 million this fall.

Downtown Nacogdoches will receive updates if voters approve a package of bonds this fall. (Credit: Mark Felix for The Texas Tribune)

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LUFKIN – From his desk, Steve Bartlett can see Nacogdoches’ historic downtown, beautiful if worn down by centuries of residents who have called this place home. Uneven sidewalks are difficult for residents with mobility issues to navigate. And tightly-crowded roads present unsafe conditions for drivers. Underground, water flows through 100-year-old lines repaired in bits and pieces with PVC pipe.