David Arthur Wallace

November 8, 1938 ~ November 4, 2022 (age 83) David Arthur Wallace was born on November 8th, 1938 in Galveston, Texas to Dorathea Leete Cox and Russell Len Wallace.  He passed this life on November 4th 2022 after having gained almost 84 years of rich, well-lived, well-loved, healthy life.  He was surrounded by his family, and left this […]

SFA’s Jacks of Steel to present ‘This Feelin’ Nice’ concert

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Jacks of Steel at Stephen F. Austin State University will present “This Feelin’ Nice” program when the steel band performs at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus. Directed by Dr. James Vilseck, the Jacks of Steel will perform music that is “relaxing, groovy and […]

City Council Meeting – November 10, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall

The city council will meet on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers downtown on the square with three agenda items.  The first is to discuss repair and conversion of four tennis courts into twelve pickleball courts at Maroney Park, and to accept a donation for those repairs.  I want to […]

Health Inspection Report Week of 11/07/2022

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. […]

DPS Launches Campaign to Fight Fentanyl

AUSTIN – This month, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) answered Governor Greg Abbott’s call to action for state agencies by launching a new public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of fentanyl. The multi-pronged campaign includes posting informational signage in DPS buildings, public service announcements at driver license offices statewide and publishing a webpage offering valuable resources. […]

Fugitive from Midland Named November’s Featured Fugitive

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Antonio Gonzalez has been named November’s Featured Fugitive. The reward is increased this month to $8,500 if information leading to his arrest is received from tips. Antonio Martinez Gonzalez, 41, of Midland, is affiliated with the West Texas Tango gang and has been wanted since February 2021, after the […]

Juan Panuco

August 13, 1951 ~ November 3, 2022 (age 71) Funeral Service for Juan Panuco, 71, of Nacogdoches, will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Laird Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Laird Funeral Home. Mr. Panuco passed away November 3, 2022, in Nacogdoches. […]

Wallace Joseph “Wally” Roark

September 25, 1932 ~ November 2, 2022 (age 90) Funeral service for Wallace Joseph Roark, 90, of Nacogdoches will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Eastside United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Ennis Fuller and Rev. Bailey Alders officiating.  Interment will follow at Old Palestine Cemetery in Alto, Texas.  Visitation will be held prior to […]

Imogene (Dempsey) Williams

May 2, 1930 ~ October 28, 2022 (age 92) Graveside services for Imogene D. Williams, 92, of Cushing, will be at 1:00 pm Monday, October 31, 2022 at McKnight Cemetery in Cushing. Imogene passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Imogene was born in Nacogdoches County to Eugene Alonzo Dempsey and Nolie Matlock Dempsey on […]

Gipson Eclipses 4000 Career Receiving Yards on Homecoming

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Utah Tech defeated Stephen F. Austin 47-44 in Western Athletic Conference action. The ‘Jacks fall to 5-4 and 2-1 in WAC play, while UTU improves 2-6 and 1-2 in conference. SFA received a standout performance from All-American and Walter Payton Award Watch List nominee Xavier Gipson. The Dallas, Texas product generated 270 total yards – 151 […]