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On Friday August, 1, 2025 around 1:30 pm, the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office responded to a missing person call in the 4000 block of Cr. 350 in the Chireno community. Upon Arrival deputies obtained information that Syndey Alvers was last seen on Thursday July 31, 2025 around 4:30 pm at his residence. Alvers, who is […]
Local authorities are searching for Syndey Alvers a white male who is 88 years of age, who was last seen in the 4000 block of Cr. 350 in the Chireno area. Alvers walked away from his residence yesterday afternoon and was last seen on foot wearing a white shirt with red lettering, blue jeans and […]
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. […]