A 55‑year‑old Nacogdoches man was booked into the Nacogdoches County Jail on Nov. 1, 2022, on multiple felony charges involving the sexual abuse of a child. Marcos Antonio Gallegos, of 204 W. Seale St. #10 in Nacogdoches, was taken into custody at 6:23 p.m., according to jail records. He remains confined on a pretrial felon […]
Skipping seat belts isn’t a flex—it’s a deadly risk. The new “Saved by the Belt” competition challenges Texas teens to wear a seat belt every seat, every ride. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the University Interscholastic League (UIL) are calling on high school students to pledge to buckle up every time they get […]
Don Edward Tucker, 56, of 574 County Road 2230 in Center, was booked at 5:43 p.m. on Feb. 16, according to jail records. He remains confined on a pretrial state jail felony hold. Tucker is charged with two counts of Theft of Property less than $2,500 with two or more previous convictions, a state jail […]
(Nacogdoches, TX) The Judy B. McDonald Public Library has received the 2025Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA,) an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League. Of the 516 public library systems in Texas, the Nacogdoches library is one of only 101 who have earned this year’s award, putting it […]
The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office recorded eight bookings between 6 a.m. Feb. 10 and 6 a.m. Feb. 11, according to the agency’s daily booking summary report. The individuals were booked on a range of charges, from misdemeanors to felony offenses. Below is a summary of each arrest, based on the report. Verkeshia Lashae Dansby, 35 […]
Nacogdoches, TX – February 4, 2026 – The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) has issued its latest booking summary report, highlighting six individuals currently confined on a range of misdemeanor and felony charges. . All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The bookings include charges related to drug possession, […]
Pay Attention, Your Safety Matters. The Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas is proud to recognize Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month this February with a powerful prevention campaign themed, “Red Flags Aren’t Romantic”. The campaign is designed to empower teens with the knowledge and confidence to recognize unhealthy relationship behaviors early and understand […]
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Online Master of Public Policy program has been ranked among the top in Texas for 2026, earning the No. 5 spot from PublicAdministrationPolicy.org. The recognition highlights the university’s commitment to preparing future public service leaders through strong academics, experienced faculty, flexible online learning, and a career‑focused curriculum. The ranking is […]
