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NACOGDOCHES WOMEN’S CENTER OFFERING MILD SEDATION

o make visits more comfortable for patients, Nacogdoches Women’s now offers a new option for those who experience anxiety or pain during certain procedures or exams. Patients can now choose mild sedation using nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” for a variety of procedures, including IUD insertion, colposcopy, endometrial biopsy or routine pelvic exams. […]

Dennis Quaid to headline SFA’s Nelson Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Acclaimed actor and Texas native Dennis Quaid will bring star power and business policy insight to Stephen F. Austin State University this spring as the speaker for the fifth installment of the Nelson Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series. Best known for iconic film roles in “The Rookie,” “The Parent Trap” 1998 remake and “A […]

David Miller Obituary

September 19, 1944 – September 27, 2025 David E. Miller… David E. Miller, 81, walked into heaven on September 27, 2025, and began worshipping his precious Lord Jesus. David was born on September 19, 1944, in Hobart, Oklahoma, to parents, Thomas E. Miller and Lois Myers Miller. David spent his school years in several cities in Louisiana […]

Blanch Lamerle Vardeman Obituary

May 1, 1932 – September 28, 2025 Blanch Lamerle Vardeman Obituary Blanch Lamerle Vardeman–everyone knew her as Lamerle—was born May 1, 1932, in Nacogdoches County, Texas to Mittie Isabell (Mason) and William Louis Stewart. She passed from this life on September 28, 2025, having attained the age of 93 years. In her younger years, Lamerle lived and […]

Debra Kaylynn Jones Obituary

July 20, 1967 ~ September 27, 2025 (age 58) Debra Jones Obituary Funeral service for Debra Kaylynn Jones, 58, of Nacogdoches will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Laird Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Lawson officiating.  Interment will follow at Gravel Ridge Cemetery.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00am […]

NPD Officer Atticus Shelton Received National Award

During the week of September 7-12, 2025, Officer Atticus Shelton received a national award for the largest reported prescription medication seizure to the National Interdiction Network in 2024. The seizure was for 48 gallons of Promethazine in 2024 located during a traffic stop. The award was presented during the conference hosted by Desert Snow and […]

Health Inspection Report Week of 9/29/2025

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. […]