Health Inspection Report Week of 2/25/2024

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. […]

Randall Scott Perry Obituary

December 4, 1972 ~ February 21, 2025 (age 52) Obituary  Memorial services for Randall Scott “Scotty” Perry, 52, of Chandler, will be held at the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Chapel in Alto at a date to be determined.  Scotty passed away February 21, 2025 in Chandler, Texas.  He was born December 4, 1972 in Dallas, Texas to […]

Patsy Murdock Obituary

August 9, 1955 – February 20, 2025 Obituary Patsy Murdock, age 69, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. A visitation for Patsy will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. […]

Shelby Ray Kenney Obituary

August 16, 1937 ~ February 22, 2025 (age 87) Obituary Funeral services for Shelby Ray Kenney, 87, of Nacogdoches will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at International Church of Nacogdoches, officiated by Bro. Buddy Leach and Bro. Dennis Land. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to the service […]

Diane (Campbell) Hicks Obituary

April 8, 1943 ~ February 21, 2025 (age 81) Obituary Faithful to the end, Frances Diane Campbell Hicks passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 21, 2025. She was born April 8, 1943 in Nacogdoches, Texas, to William Perry Campbell and Frances Jones Campbell. Diane was a cheerleader for Nacogdoches High […]

Patricia Ann (Vick) Morgan Obituary

March 22, 1944 ~ February 19, 2025 (age 80) Obituary A funeral service for Ms. Patricia Morgan, age 80, of Nacogdoches, TX, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Kyle Lee and Bro. Larry Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from […]

Bill Elliott pledges $500K match to NISD Education Foundation, sparking $1 million campaign

Bill Elliott made known his strong and unequivocal support Thursday for public education and Nacogdoches Independent School District. “Education is a great investment,” Elliott said. “We must educate every student to their maximum potential, regardless of their economic status.” And the founder of Nacogdoches-based Elliott Electric Supply then made a financial commitment, pledging to the […]

Lumberjacks Victorious in Home Opener as Vanderburg Picks up First SFA Win

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks picked up their first win of the 2025 season today, defeating the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 13-3 in the first game of their series. First-year head coach Matt Vanderburg also recorded his first win as a Lumberjack.  UAPB started hot, as they scored two runs in the top of the […]

University Series to host ‘Dragons and Mythical Beasts

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts will present “Dragons and Mythical Beasts” as part of its University Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in the Griffith Fine Arts Building’s Turner Auditorium. This captivating interactive show for the entire family combines groundbreaking puppetry, innovative stagecraft and compelling storytelling. […]

Interdisciplinary campus partnership creates new wellness workshop series for SFA students

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Counseling Services has partnered with the Todd Agricultural Research Center’s Equine Center to introduce equine-assisted psychotherapy, a unique mental wellness initiative for students. This collaboration combines the expertise of licensed mental health professionals with the therapeutic benefits of working with horses, providing an innovative approach to well-being. The […]