Irene King (Mann) Borgschulte

SEPTEMBER 1, 1942 – AUGUST 13, 2022 Obituary Irene King (Mann) Borgschulte, age 79, of Shelbyville, Texas passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Nacogdoches. She was born September 1, 1942 in Syracuse, New York, to parents Uhl Mann and Louise (Heinbaugh) Mann. Born and raised in the Syracuse, New York area, Irene went on to […]

Harold D. Lackey

March 2, 1935 ~ August 14, 2022 (age 87) Obituary Funeral services for Harold “Don” Lackey, 87, of Nacogdoches will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:30pm to 1:00pm on Sunday, August 21, 2022 […]

Lyndel David Smith

September 9, 1940 ~ August 13, 2022 (age 81) Obituary A Memorial service for Lyndel David Smith, 81, of Nacogodoches will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Laird Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Laird Funeral Home. Mr. Smith passed away […]

DPS Offers Tips and Resources Ahead of New School Year

AUSTIN – As the new school year nears, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in and around school zones and neighborhoods. This includes knowing the Texas laws about driving near stopped school buses and not using cell phones when you’re behind the wheel. It also means utilizing the […]

Lois Marie Dickson

February 8, 1938 ~ August 9, 2022 (age 84) Obituary Lois Marie Dickson, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 9, 2022. She was born in Alto, TX to Arthur and Lucy Reggie on February 8, 1938. Lois leaves her loved ones with unforgettable memories and loving stories. She will be sincerely missed by […]

Dr. Joe Davis

July 26, 1947 ~ August 8, 2022 (age 75) Obituary Joseph E. Davis, beloved husband, father, physician, “Poppy”, “Tio”, and friend went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on August 8, 2022.  Born in Edinburg, Texas to Joseph E. and Virginia Haden Davis on July 26, 1947, he spent his early years working with his […]

O.J. Beard Jr.

APRIL 13, 1928 – AUGUST 9, 2022 Obituary Oscar John Beard, Jr, age 94, passed away in care of Hospice on Tuesday August 9, 2022. O.J. was born in Palestine Texas on April 13, 1928 and called Texas home for his entire life. He attended Chireno High School where he met Glendon Lavender who became his wife […]

Health Inspection Report Week of 8/12/2022

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. […]

New Texas Paddling Trail Set for Launch on Patroon Bayou

Aug. 9, 2022 MILAM – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces the opening of a new paddling trail at Toledo Bend Reservoir on Patroon Bayou. This trail, the 79th official in Texas, is now open and ready for canoeing or kayaking adventures. “The Toledo Bend-Patroon Bayou Paddling Trail lets you explore a quieter part of the […]

SFA’s School of Social Work to offer Doctorate of Social Work program

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Following recent approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Social Work will begin offering a Doctorate of Social Work program in spring 2023, officially becoming the university’s fourth doctoral-level degree option.  SFA’s DSW program is structured to enhance the clinical expertise of social workers […]