Indiana men charged with felonies in traffic stop

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas – The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office has charged three Indiana men after they were found in possession of illegal drugs during a traffic stop. NCSO deputies were patrolling the 3000-block of S.W. Stallings Drive Friday morning when they noticed a 2022 black Chevrolet Equinox traveling well above the posted 45 mph speed […]

The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is Back with a New Category- GASP!

AUSTIN— This summer, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine kicks off its fourth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH). Participants can choose from 35 locations in seven regions for chances to win prizes from Buc-ee’s, Whole Earth Provisions Co., the Texas Historical Commission and more. Participants must travel to various locations regionally or statewide, take selfies and post them […]

Police Investigate Serious Hit-and-Run Collision on South Street in Nacogdoches

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Nacogdoches Police Department swiftly responded to a significant hit-and-run collision on 3200 South Street in Nacogdoches in the early hours of Sunday, resulting in an ongoing investigation. Upon arrival, authorities found that one vehicle involved in the incident had fled from the scene. The victim, determined to pursue justice, has agreed to […]

Texas Game Wardens Respond to Flooding

AMARILLO – Due to historic flooding along the Canadian River last week, the Potter County Sheriff’s Office requested that Texas Game Wardens assist with swift-water search and rescue needs. Along with local game wardens, members of the game warden search and rescue team responded with swift-water boats and additional resources. Within hours, Texas Game Wardens […]

Game Wardens Help Keep Public Safe during Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN — This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas lakes and rivers to ensure visitors were recreating responsibly. They cited a decrease in accidents this year but noted an increase in citations issued, warnings and arrests. Between Friday and Monday, 358 game wardens conducted 12,141 vessel checks across Texas — 19 percent […]

Game Warden Daron Blackerby Recognized as Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year

AUSTIN — On May 25, Game Warden Daron Blackerby was recognized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission as the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year. The National Wild Turkey Federation aims to conserve wild turkey and preserve hunting heritage. Each year, they recognize an officer for his or her outstanding […]

DPS Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up, Drive Safely as Increased Enforcement Begins

AUSTIN – Memorial Day is just days away and that means kids are getting out of school, the days are getting longer and more people are hitting the road. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking this time to also remind drivers to celebrate this unofficial kickoff to summer safely so that everyone […]

DPS Launches Vehicle Safety Awareness Campaign

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced the launch of a social media vehicle safety awareness campaign. The new DID YOU KNOW? Vehicle Safety Spotlight series will focus on sharing vital vehicle safety tips, along with information about the corresponding and applicable laws, with DPS’ social media following. The goal of this campaign is […]

Two charged with crimes against children for condition of home.

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas – Two Nacogdoches County residents are facing multiple felony charges after Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office investigators discovered the extremely unsanitary and unsafe conditions in which they were housing children. Aaron William Adcock, 37, of Cushing, was arrested Friday on four state jail-felony charges for abandoning/endangering a child. Jessica Ann Rasor, 29, of […]