U.S. Marshals Assist in Extradition of Murder Suspect from California to Texas

On Friday, 09/05/2025, Raymond John Rios II 32 years of age was extradited from California to Texas for a Murder warrant stemming from an incident that occurred on 08/14/2023 at 456 CR 2091 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Rios is accused of taking the life of his step father, 67 year old George Tejeda Rivero during a […]

SFA sets new fall enrollment record

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University kicked off the 2025 fall semester Monday with its largest first-time undergraduate class ever. The university also celebrated its first increase in total enrollment since fall 2018. “This historic milestone reflects the growing confidence in SFA’s mission, our outstanding faculty and staff, and the transformative experience we provide,” […]

Scam Alert!

We are getting reports that citizen’s are receiving calls from a scammer claiming to be our very own Chief of Police Scott Weems claiming they have a warrant. This is a scam! If you receive a call from anyone claiming to be from the Nacogdoches Police Department telling you to pay a fine over the […]

Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative News for September 2025

Tickets for NAC’s annual Arts Ball: I Want My 80’s! are now on sale!  Bring your big hair and be a part of the 80’s flashback fun, Saturday, October 6, 7-10pm at the Mill Room behind Banita Creek Hall. We will be dancing to videos, getting our Glamour Shot photos and seeing special performances by […]

LABOR DAY STEP IDM ENFORCEMENT BEGINS AUGUST 15

Labor Day weekend is almost here, and while many will be hitting the road for one last summer getaway, the Nacogdoches Police Department will be out making sure everyone gets to their destination safely. From August 15 through September 1, 2025, our officers will be participating in the Labor Day STEP IDM Wave in partnership […]

Buchanan Wealth Management named Small Business of the Year

Nacogdoches, TX – Buchanan Wealth Management of Trinity Capital Management is proud to announce that it has been named the 2025 recipient of the Gary Justice Business Excellence Small Business of the Year* award by the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce. “This recognition means so much to me and to everyone on the team,” Wendy Wyatt […]