Dear friends, I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. It’s time again to consider applying for one of the city’s boards or commissions. The city is currently accepting applications for the following: · Airport Advisory Board · Building Standards Commission · Health Code Advisory Committee · Industrial Development Authority Board · Main Street Advisory Board · Nacogdoches Cemetery Board Applications will […]
A fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler left one person dead on Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred when a passenger vehicle turned in front of the truck, causing a deadly collision. Traffic on U.S. 59 was rerouted as authorities, including the Texas Highway Patrol, investigated the scene. The identity of the victim has not yet been […]
A major accident on Highway 21 just east of Melrose caused significant traffic disruption, with the roadway being closed for an extended period. Authorities urged motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes as crews worked to clear the scene and investigate the incident.
Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended Michael McNeely, 22, shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday at a residence in the 3400 block of New Press Road without incident. He was arrested on two Shelby County felony warrants, as well evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, a third-degree felony, from when he fled from NCSO deputies […]
Over 60 art lovers attended the November 16 opening reception for the first show in our new gallery, a collection of paintings by former Nacogdoches artist Moses Foster. Attendees enjoyed the bold, colorful paintings, which are on display through early January. The gallery, located at 320 North Street, will be open Saturdays from 11-4 during […]
Texas, November 2024 — Voters in Texas have spoken, delivering decisive victories for key Republican candidates in the latest round of elections. With nearly all votes counted, former President Donald Trump secured 57% of the vote in the presidential race, outpacing Vice President Kamala Harris, who received 43%. In the race for U.S. Senate, incumbent […]
Shining a Beacon of Hope for Families in Need In the true spirit of the holiday season, the Family Crisis Center of East Texas proudly presents its cherished Adopt-a-Family program. This heartwarming tradition connects kind-hearted community members with survivors of abuse and their children, who are determined to forge new lives, free from violence. “For […]
Nacogdoches County Commissioners issued a burn ban during Tuesday’s regularly scheduled meeting. The ban prohibits outdoor burning in unincorporated parts of the county for 90 days unless lifted sooner. The ban does NOT apply to outdoor cooking provided the grill or smoker is placed on a concrete, gravel or dirt surface at least 5 feet […]
The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred in the Cushing area between Oct. 22 and 23. Numerous vehicles were targeted in the area around the 4200 block of State Highway 204; the 8000 and 9000 blocks of FM 225; Eucalyptus Avenue; and CR 864. The burglaries are suspected […]
