Bennie Rex Bridwell Obituary

July 24, 1933 – December 3, 2025 Bennie Rex Bridwell was born on July 24, 1933 at Harmony in Nacogdoches County to M. Velma Castleberry and Willis Monroe (Roe) Bridwell. He attended The Nacogdoches Demonstration School and graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1951. From 1951-1953 he attended Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College. Bennie entered the […]

Eileen Ivers returns to SFA with ‘Joyful Christmas’

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts will welcome Grammy-winning fiddler Eileen Ivers back to campus for her holiday performance, “Joyful Christmas,” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 in Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine Arts Building. Ivers, known worldwide for her innovative blend of Irish and American musical traditions, […]

MAISEL EARNS HORMONE THERAPY SPECIALIST CREDENTIALS

Nacogdoches Women’s Center is proud to announce that Mallory Maisel, RN, FNP-C, has been certified by the Heather Hirsch Academy as a Women’s Hormone Therapy Specialist. As one of only 25 providers in Texas to achieve this certification, Mallory has been trained by one of the nation’s leading experts in FDA-approved hormone therapy management to […]

Cindy Pettit German Obituary

March 18, 1958 – December 1, 2025 Cynthia “Cindy” Diane (Pettit) German, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2025 in Nacogdoches. She was born to Bertlyn Ray Pettit and Anne (Cadenhead) Pettit on March 18, 1958. A proud graduate of Nacogdoches High School Class of 1977, Cindy treasured the lifelong friendships she built there. She […]

Mary Ann Allen Obituary

February 23, 1940 – December 1, 2025 Mary Ann Allen went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2025. She was born on February 23, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents Avis & Von Lowery, Sr. and her husband Hodges “Pinky” Allen, Jr. Mary Ann was a devoted servant of Christ, a loving […]

Ribbon cutting for NISD Professional Development Center set for 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 11

The final project funded by the 2018 bond is nearing completion, wrapping up more than seven years of planning and construction that added a new campus for Emeline Carpenter, expanded McMichael Middle School and created the Malcolm Rector Center for Advanced Careers & Innovation, state-of-the-art career and technical education center at Nacogdoches High School. The […]

Christmas performances scheduled for next three weeks around NISD

The Christmas season is upon us, and Nacogdoches ISD campuses and fine arts programs will be holding special events over the next three weeks. The Dragonette Christmas show, “Christmas Movie Magic,” will be held over two nights: at 7 p.m., Dec. 4, and Dec. 5, in the Nacogdoches High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 and […]

Girls 200 medley relay set school record at TISCA Northeast meet in Texarkana

Three Nacogdoches High School swimmers and three NHS relay teams – including a school-record performance by the girls 200 medley relay – placed in the top three at the Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association Northeast meet in Texarkana on Nov. 21-22. Grant Copen finished second in the 100-yard breaststroke, Devyn Whitaker was third in the […]

NACOGDOCHES WOMEN’S CENTER OFFERING NEW IN-OFFICE PROCEDURES

Nacogdoches Women’s Center has expanded their in-office procedures, offering patients more flexibility in treatment options.  “We’re always looking for better ways to serve our patients,” said Kyle McMorries, MD, FACOG. “By offering these procedures in-office, we’re giving our patients more choices, more convenience, and less expensive options to find relief from some common issues women […]

Health Inspection Report Week of 11/30/2025

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. […]