Kenneth Derald Woodard Obituary

August 27, 1955 – March 27, 2025 Obituary Kenneth D. Woodard, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 27 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia, at the age of 69. Though cancer ultimately had the final say—as it so often does—Kenneth faced the end with gratitude rather than regret, love instead of fear. He […]

SFA Announces New Women’s Soccer Head Coach

WHAT: Introductory Press Conference for the new Head Coach for Women’s Soccer to meet the media and the community as she leads the SFA women’s soccer team. WHO: Ashley Whittemore, Head Women’s Soccer Coach WHEN: Friday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Rusk Building Room 205 (2008 Alumni Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75965) MEDIA CONTACT: Media […]

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 […]

SFA Sylvans win seventh-straight Southern Forestry Conclave, set new record in women’s crosscut

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The Stephen F. Austin State University Sylvans timbersports team has once again claimed victory at the 66th annual Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave, marking the Sylvans’ 19th overall Conclave title and extending their winning streak to seven consecutive Conclaves, tying the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s historic run from 1987 to 1993 […]

Robert “Rusty” Warren Obituary

August 8, 1931 – March 25, 2025 Obituary Rusty Warren passed away at home on March 26, 2025. He was born on his family’s farm not far from where he lived. Growing up during the Depression gave Rusty the ability to persevere through hard times. He was the youngest son of Robert Coleman Warren and Lillian Mayfield […]

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 […]

NHS One-act Play moves on to bi-district contest set for next month

Nacogdoches High School’s One-act Play is still on stage. The NHS production of “The Bald Soprano” advanced to the bi-district round of competition on Tuesday. Peyton Lewis and Kylar Bowden earned All-Star Cast awards at the district contest held in Hallsville. Jacob Norman, Lourdes Leon and Riley Hall received honorable mention All Star Cast, and Melanie Garcia […]