The annual Bob Sitton Classic heralds return of spring

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — If you put your golf clubs away for the winter, it’s time to bring them back out. The annual Bob Sitton Classic is scheduled for March 24 at Woodland Hills Golf Club at 359 CR 5021 in Nacogdoches. A fundraiser for SFA golf and the SFA Alumni Association, the event honors Sitton, who […]

Frangies Marlyn Morales Valle

JULY 24, 1989 – MARCH 1, 2023 Obituary Frangies Marlyn Morales Valle, age 33, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was born in Puerto Rico. An open visitation will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North St, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965, […]

Gerald Joseph Borgschulte

JUNE 16, 1928 – FEBRUARY 15, 2023 Obituary Gerald Joseph Borgschulte, 94, of Shelbyville passed away on February 15, 2023, in Nacogdoches. He was born June 16, 1928, in Portage Des Sioux, Missouri to parents William and Irene (Ferber) Borgschulte. Mr. Borgschulte proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for many years as […]

Benny Lynne Crow

FEBRUARY 26, 1938 – MARCH 1, 2023 Obituary Benny Lynne Crow, age 85, of Marshall, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Benny was born in Ansley, Louisiana to Roy Lee Crow and Voilee Ida Minter Crow. Benny worked for Mrs. Baird’s Bread, was a QT Tech, a disc jockey and help build sections of Interstate […]

Three charged in altercation

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas – Three teenagers have been charged in an altercation at a local school that occurred Thursday. Angel Moreno and Angel Marcelino Rivera Montelongo, both 18, have been charged with first-degree felonies for engaging in organized criminal activity. They are currently incarcerated at the NacogdochesCounty Jail. A third juvenile suspect is currently in […]

Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Captured in Texas

AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody. Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Marlon Washington was arrested February 8. Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Jerry Neiss was arrested February 13. No Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in either arrest. Marlon Ray Washington, 25, was taken into custody by members […]

Hawkins Records Double-Double in the Battle of the Piney Woods

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Sam Houston defeated Stephen F. Austin 64-59 in what could be the last conference matchup between the two long-time rivals with Sam Houston moving to Conference USA. The Bearkats improve to 23-6 (WAC 13-4) while the Lumberjacks fall to 19-11 (WAC 11-6). The Lumberjack offense struggled heavily in the half, only making five […]

International violinist Oh to perform concert with SFA pianist Lee

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – International violinist Dr. Namjoo Oh will collaborate with Dr. Minhae Lee, assistant professor of piano at Stephen F. Austin State University, in a chamber music recital at 6 p.m. Friday, March 17, in the Music Recital Hall, Wright Music Building, on the SFA campus. The concert program will feature Sonata for Piano and […]

TWENTY-TWO NHS LAW ENFORCEMENT STUDENTS ADVANCE TO STATE COMPETITION

Nacogdoches High School law enforcement students faced a steeper challenge this month at the Texas Public Safety Association regional competition.  Not a problem as it turns out. Realigned into a region including North Texas schools, NHS continued its run of outstanding performances, qualifying 22 students for the state competition that will take place April 3-5 […]