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Domestic Violence Awareness Month At a media kickoff event held Thursday sponsored by Gibraltar Construction Inc., the Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas officially announced Nichole and Jim Schmidt, the mother and stepfather of Gabby Petito, as the keynote speakers for the upcoming 3rd Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon. The Schmidts’ appearance is […]
The Inspection Services Department carries out the general health & safety inspections of occupancies requiring a health permit within the jurisdiction of the City of Nacogdoches. The primary function of the Health Inspector is the interpretation, inspection and field compliance efforts of the technical codes and laws. These codes and laws are Federal, State and Local. […]
July 16, 1944 – July 26, 2025 Robert Taylor McKnight of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on July 25, 2025. He was born in Jefferson, Texas on July 16, 1944, to parents Preston McKnight and Eva (Wade) McKnight. Mr. McKnight graduated from Tyler Lee High School, earned an Associate’s Degree from Tyler Junior College, and later completed his […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Counseling Services is now offering students, faculty and staff a new suicide prevention training program called Caring Jacks to create an environment where open conversations about suicide are met with compassion and support, helping build a community of care and connection. “The Caring Jacks crisis response and suicide […]
The Inspection Services Department carries out the general health & safety inspections of occupancies requiring a health permit within the jurisdiction of the City of Nacogdoches. The primary function of the Health Inspector is the interpretation, inspection and field compliance efforts of the technical codes and laws. These codes and laws are Federal, State and Local. […]
Wanted Fugitive- Three counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Jacob Aaron Kessler who is wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a child (X3) a first-degree felony. As of 07/17/2025, Kessler was listed on the Texas Department of Public Safety 10 most wanted fugitives in […]
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 […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Cole Tomberlain, president of The Tomberlain Insurance Group based in Longview, will give the commencement address during Stephen F. Austin State University’s summer graduation ceremony for undergraduates at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, in Johnson Coliseum. All master’s and doctoral candidates will receive their degrees during the Graduate Studies ceremony at 6 p.m. […]
July 14, 1944 ~ July 26, 2025 81 Years Old Donald Barlow Obituary A memorial service for Donald Barlow, 81, of Nacogdoches will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Laird Funeral Home, officiated by Shak Arrington. Mr. Barlow passed away on July 26, 2025, in Tyler. He was born on July 14, 1944, […]
December 11, 1942 ~ July 24, 2025 82 Years Old Jack Gardner, Sr. Obituary Funeral services for Jack Richard Gardner, Sr., 82, of Nacogdoches will be held at 3:00pm on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Nacogdoches, with Dr. Noel Dear officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. A visitation will be held […]