NACOGDOCHES, TX (April 1, 2025) – On March 28, 2025, in the 420th District Court of Nacogdoches, Alexander Rios, a 23-year-old resident of Nacogdoches, pleaded guilty to the shooting of a Nacogdoches Police Officer that occurred December 29, 2023. Rios also acknowledged his involvement in an unrelated Aggravated Robbery that took place on May 12, […]
NACOGDOCHES, TX (March 27, 2025) – In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, the Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas is proud to present impactful exhibits, themed “What Were You Wearing?” The exhibits, designed to challenge the pervasive myth that clothing plays a role in sexual assault, will be open to […]
Austin, Texas – State Representative Joanne Shofner, endorsed by President Donald J. Trump, has filed House Bill 5503 to designate Interstate Highway 35 in Travis County, Texas, as the President Donald J. Trump Highway. This designation would be in addition to any existing highway naming. The proposed designation honors the 45th and now 47th President […]
The Nacogdoches Police Department has seen an increase in scams affecting the residents of Nacogdoches. The scammers will pose as bank representatives, law enforcement, the IRS, a utility company or an old friend, just to name a few. The scammers pressure the victims into paying some type of fee or fine with Bitcoin or prepaid […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Red Brick Bluegrass Festival, formerly known as the Blueberry Bluegrass Concert in the Park, is set for Saturday, May 3, from noon to 9 pm at Nacogdoches County Exposition and Civic Center. This free family-friendly concert is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Rex Perry Autoplex and will feature The Purple Hulls, […]
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas – The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office is working alongside other law enforcement agencies to investigate a body found in the 4900 block of FM 1638 on Tuesday, March 25. A section of FM 1638, also known as Old Tyler Road, was closed down Tuesday following the discovery of the corpse, which wasbased […]
“Poetic Images and other Works” an exhibition of photography by Richard Orton, with poems by Mary Fogel inspired by Richard’s photos continues every Saturday in April at Falling Star Gallery @ NAC, 11-4 through April 26. Ten of the images in the exhibit inspired Mary Fogel to write poems, and the poem is printed with the image […]
The Nacogdoches Law Enforcement Foundation, a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting local law enforcement agencies, approved approximately $150,000 in funding for equipment and training. As part of the initiative, the foundation gifted The University of Texas System Police Department at Stephen F. Austin State University 30 duty tourniquets with carriers and two automated external defibrillators […]
Monday, March 24th, 2025 – 4:00 P.M.Nacogdoches Recreation Center1112 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Please Note: A quorum of the Nacogdoches City Council may attend the above stated board meeting.
NPD Officers and Investigators are still investigating a shooting today that resulted in a man being transported to an out of town medical facility for a higher level of care. Officers responded to N. Popp Street in Nacogdoches at approximately 1 pm on Thursday afternoon in reference to neighbors hearing what sounded like gunshots. Officers […]