The Nacogdoches Police Department is participating in Operation Slowdown, a statewide enforcement effort supported by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). From July 18 to August 3, 2025, our officers will be increasing patrols and focusing on speed enforcement throughout the city. Our goal: reduce dangerous driving and prevent crashes before they happen. Speeding is […]
James Adams has been named principal of Margie Chumbley Academy for Success for the upcoming school year. The school serves as Nacogdoches ISD’s alternative high school and also hosts the county’s District Alternative Educational Program, or DAEP. Superintendent Grey Burton announced the appointment July 16. “I worked with Mr. Adams in the past and I […]
There’s still time to register for the NAC Kids Art Camp! It will be held at our new NAC Annex, 141 Walker Street, August 4-8. Programs cover ages 3-16 with a variety of art-making activities. Art Camp ends August 9 with a real gallery show at the Falling Star Gallery where friends and family […]
We are excited to announce the theme for NAC’s annual Arts Ball – “I Want My 80’s!” This theme promises videos, dancing, special performances and a plethora of options for costuming! This fun event will be Saturday, October 4 at the Mill Room @ Banita Creek Hall. Tickets go on sale early July! Now in […]
Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) is pleased to announce we will be moving to 903 North Street in July 2025. Westminster Presbyterian Church will be our new neighbors, and we are excited to continue serving Nacogdoches in this expanded space. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Love I.N.C., Patti Goodrum, and her Board of Directors […]
The Nacogdoches Police Department is still investigating the deaths of three family members in a home on Mystic Lane In Nacogdoches Thursday. The investigation is focusing on possible air pollutants in the home that might have caused the deaths. The Nacogdoches Fire Department and Center Point Energy are also assisting in the investigation. The deceased have been […]
NACOGDOCHES, TX (June 12, 2025) – Our criminal investigation division, in conjunction with fire department personnel, is currently on the scene of a death investigation in the 4300 block of Mystic Lane. Initially, we responded to the residence to perform a welfare check on the resident. Upon arrival, first responders found three adults deceased within […]
NACOGDOCHES, TX (June 11, 2025) – Authorities have confirmed the identity of the individual who tragically lost their life in the industrial train accident that took place on June 9th, 2025, in the 900 block of S. Fredonia St. The deceased has been identified as Robert Gardner, a 43-year-old resident of Lufkin, TX. Mr. Gardner […]
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 […]
