Topic: News

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOANNE SHOFNER FILES HOUSE BILL 5503 TODESIGNATE INTERSTATE 35 AS PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP HIGHWAY INTRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS

Austin, Texas – State Representative Joanne Shofner, endorsed by President Donald J. Trump, has filed House Bill 5503 to designate Interstate Highway 35 in Travis County, Texas, as the President Donald J. Trump Highway. This designation would be in addition to any existing highway naming. The proposed designation honors the 45th and now 47th President […]

Nacogdoches Police Warn of Rising Scam Threats Targeting Residents

The Nacogdoches Police Department has seen an increase in scams affecting the residents of Nacogdoches. The scammers will pose as bank representatives, law enforcement, the IRS, a utility company or an old friend, just to name a few. The scammers pressure the victims into paying some type of fee or fine with Bitcoin or prepaid […]

INAUGURAL RED BRICK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SET IN NACOGDOCHES

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Red Brick Bluegrass Festival, formerly known as the Blueberry Bluegrass Concert in the Park, is set for Saturday, May 3, from noon to 9 pm at Nacogdoches County Exposition and Civic Center. This free family-friendly concert is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Rex Perry Autoplex and will feature The Purple Hulls, […]

Investigations ongoing after body recovered in Nacogdoches County

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas – The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office is working alongside other law enforcement agencies to investigate a body found in the 4900 block of FM 1638 on Tuesday, March 25. A section of FM 1638, also known as Old Tyler Road, was closed down Tuesday following the discovery of the corpse, which wasbased […]

Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative News for April 2025

“Poetic Images and other Works” an exhibition of photography by Richard Orton, with poems by Mary Fogel inspired by Richard’s photos continues every Saturday in April at Falling Star Gallery @ NAC, 11-4 through April 26.  Ten of the images in the exhibit inspired Mary Fogel to write poems, and the poem is printed with the image […]

UTS-SFA police department gains donation from the Nacogdoches Law Enforcement Foundation 

The Nacogdoches Law Enforcement Foundation, a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting local law enforcement agencies, approved approximately $150,000 in funding for equipment and training. As part of the initiative, the foundation gifted The University of Texas System Police Department at Stephen F. Austin State University 30 duty tourniquets with carriers and two automated external defibrillators […]

Nacogdoches Shooting Leaves Man in Critical Condition; 17-Year-Old Suspect Arrested

NPD Officers and Investigators are still investigating a shooting today that resulted in a man being transported to an out of town medical facility for a higher level of care. Officers responded to N. Popp Street in Nacogdoches at approximately 1 pm on Thursday afternoon in reference to neighbors hearing what sounded like gunshots. Officers […]

Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo

Date: Mar 20 – Mar 22, 2025 Location(s):  Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center – (936) 564-0849 From March 20th to 22nd, the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo will be taking over the Nacogdoches County Exposition and Civic Center. Known as “The Wildest Show in the Oldest Town,” this action-packed event will feature thrilling national talent acts, mutton bustin’, […]