The Lufkin District of the Texas Department of Transportation willbegin pre-treating roadway surfaces and bridges ahead of anticipated winter weatherthat could impact travel conditions. Due to forecasted rain, maintenance crews will begin applying a brine solution to prevent the build-up of ice on state-operated roads as weather permits Wednesday morning, and will step up operations […]
Lake Characteristics Location: on Naconiche and Telesco creeks, 14 miles northeast of Nacogdoches off US Highway 59Surface area: 692 acresMaximum depth: 40 feetImpounded: 2009 Water Conditions Current Lake Level: Call lake office (936) 559-9038Conservation Pool Elevation: 348 ft. mslFluctuation: 1-2 feetNormal Clarity: Moderately clear Reservoir Controlling Authority Nacogdoches CountyCommissioner Precinct 1101 W. Main, Suite 170Nacogdoches, […]
Lake Characteristics Location: On Loco Bayou, 10 miles west of Nacogdoches off FM 225Surface area: 2,212 acresMaximum depth: 40 feetImpounded: 1976 Water Conditions Current Lake LevelConservation Pool Elevation: 279 ft. mslFluctuation: 1-3 feetNormal Clarity: Moderately clear Reservoir Controlling Authority City of NacogdochesPO Box 630648Nacogdoches, Texas 75963-0648(936) 559-2960 Aquatic Vegetation Primarily hydrilla and American lotus Predominant […]
Together, East Texas can stand against exploitation (January 6th, 2026) – January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas (FCCET) is raising awareness across the region with a powerful message: trafficking is not always what people expect—and it can happen anywhere. Human trafficking is often imagined as […]
On 12/31/2025, Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle south bound on highway 59 at the westward drive exit for a traffic violation. The vehicle, that was occupied by one male subject, was a white Volkswagen SUV that pulled to the shoulder of the roadway on […]
NACOGDOCHES – The City of Nacogdoches was made aware of a supposed Nacogdoches Housing Authority press release circulating over the weekend that announces a U.S Department of Housing & Development (HUD) housing project in close proximity to Nacogdoches High School. The release stated thatsite clearing for the project was already underway and promoted a completion […]
On 12 /23/2025, Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle for a traffic violation on Hwy 103 E near Etoile, TX. The vehicle was occupied by Molly Elizabeth Bowling 53 y/o and Lillyana Marie Pena 18 y/o both subjects have recently moved to Chireno, Texas. During the roadside interview, both […]
Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative (NAC) will host Spring Break Creativity Camp March 9–13, 2026, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, at the Boys & Girls Club of Nacogdoches. The week-long camp offers a full-day, hands-on arts experience with daily sessions focused on art, theatre, dance, creative writing, and music. Tuition is $225 per camper, with $175 for each additional sibling. Space is limited to 40 campers. All supplies are […]
Craig Poche, a local businessman and dedicated public servant with deep roots in East Texas, has officially announced his candidacy for Nacogdoches County Judge. “I am motivated by a commitment to service, and I intend to build on the progress we’ve seen thanks to the outstanding leadership of Judge Greg Sowell,” Poche said. “As Judge […]
