Trustees unanimously approved hiring of Grey Burton as next superintendent

Nacogdoches ISD trustees on Tuesday approved hiring Grey Burton to be the next Superintendent of Schools. Burton was named the lone finalist May 19; Texas law requires school boards wait at least 21 days before formally approving a contract with a new superintendent. His start date with the district will be July 1. “We’re happy […]

Woman facing felonies in altercation

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas – An Alto woman was arrested Sunday on two felony charges following an altercation in Nacogdoches County. Rayla Eleigha Upshaw, 22, was booked into the Nacogdoches County Jail on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony, and abandoning/endangering a child, a state-jail felony. Deputies were dispatched to the 5400 […]

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Chireno man charged in numerous incidents

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas – A Chireno man was taken into custody early Friday morning as the suspect in numerous incidents of property destruction that occurred in Chireno between approximately 5:20 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Colton Lee Dickerson, 30, was booked into custody at the Nacogdoches County Jail on two third degree felony charges for possession […]

Blueberry festival gets even sweeter

(NACOGDOCHES, TX, May 29, 2025) – Festival guests can enjoy delicious blueberry treats while cooling down in the new Ferrara’s Berry Sweet Shoppe located in Mast Hall at 317 E. Main St. during the 35th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford, June 14, in downtown Nacogdoches. In addition to the Main St. outdoor […]