Golden Dragon Marching Band misses out on state finals by two points

They came oh so close. Nacogdoches High School’s Golden Dragon Marching Band missed the finals of the UIL State Military Marching Band Contest by a scant two points Wednesday afternoon. Nacogdoches finished sixth in the preliminaries, two points behind fifth place Crosby High School.  The state contest took place at McLane Stadium on the campus of Baylor […]

Lumberjacks Down Colonels in Thibodaux

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (6-3, 4-2) defeated the Nicholls State Colonels (4-5, 2-2) on Saturday in Thibodeaux, Louisiana by a final score of 28-12. Both teams started with a three-and-out on their first drives of the game. The Colonels were the first to break the ice with a 43-yard field goal to take a […]

Nacogdoches Burn Ban

Nacogdoches County Commissioners issued a burn ban during Tuesday’s regularly scheduled meeting. The ban prohibits outdoor burning in unincorporated parts of the county for 90 days unless lifted sooner. The ban does NOT apply to outdoor cooking provided the grill or smoker is placed on a concrete, gravel or dirt surface at least 5 feet […]

VEHICLE BURGLARIES REPORTED IN CUSHING

The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred in the Cushing area between Oct. 22 and 23. Numerous vehicles were targeted in the area around the 4200 block of State Highway 204; the 8000 and 9000 blocks of FM 225; Eucalyptus Avenue; and CR 864. The burglaries are suspected […]

SUSPECT IN CUSTODY IN STANDOFF

A Nacogdoches County man was taken to a local hospital for evaluation following a standoff with law enforcement officers this morning in the 16,000 block of U.S. 59 N. NCSO deputies were dispatched to a welfare check around 7 a.m. and the suspect surrendered to law enforcement around 8:30 a.m. There is no current or […]

Verna Faye (Edwards) Hodge Obituary

August 6, 1938 ~ October 23, 202486 Years Old Obituary Verna Faye Hodge (Edwards) passed away on October 23, 2024, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 86. She was born in Garrison, Texas, daughter to the late Vernon L. Edwards and Bessie Faye Edwards. Verna Faye was a dedicated daughter, sister, and wonderful wife and mother. […]

Nacogdoches Police Department – Wanted Subject

LUMAN, ERIN GLEN 30 years of age Erin is wanted for Fail to Appear for Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of Marijuana, and Driving while Intoxicated M-B. Nacogdoches Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for the first, most accurate tip called directly into crime stoppers that results in the arrest of […]

Time to register for Thanksgiving turkey trot

Nacogdoches, TX Oct. 28, 2024) – Put some pep in your step this Thanksgiving by joining the 15th Annual Pilgrim’s Turkey Trot, Thursday, Nov. 28 at Pecan Acres Park in Nacogdoches. “Early bird registration is open for the 5K fun run and for the KidsK, but the 5K discount pricing ends on Nov. 4,” said […]