This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.
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Record Of Criminal Actions taken by Nacogdoches County Court At Law
This is the report of the cases where a verdict was decided.
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A still from the movie “Gremlins” shows Zach Galligan and his unusual pet, Gizmo, voiced by Howie Mandel. Stephen F. Austin State University’s Friday Film Series will screen “Gremlins” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House.
The Friday Films Committee selected “Gremlins” to celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary and kick off the spooky season.
“Gremlins” is about a young man who receives a strange creature as a pet. When he doesn’t follow the three simple rules in taking care of the pet, it spawns other creatures that transform into monsters and wreak havoc on the small town during Christmas Eve.
The film was directed by Joe Dante and written by Chris Columbus. It stars Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, Frances Lee McCain and Howie Mandel.
The School of Art’s Friday Night Film Series is sponsored in part by retired filmmaking Professor William Arscott and the Friends of the Visual Arts. The Cole Art Center, SFA’s historic downtown gallery, is located at 329 E. Main St. For more information, call (936) 468-1131.
ABOUT STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Stephen F. Austin State University, the newest member of The University of Texas System, began a century ago as a teachers’ college in Texas’ oldest town, Nacogdoches. Today, it has grown into a regional institution comprising six colleges — business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, liberal and applied arts, and sciences and mathematics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SFA enrolls approximately 11,000 students while providing the academic breadth of a state university with the personalized attention of a private school. The main campus encompasses 421 acres that include 37 academic facilities, nine residence halls, and 68 acres of recreational trails that wind through its six gardens. The university offers more than 80 bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees covering more than 120 areas of study. Learn more at sfasu.edu.
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Olivia Ajero, pianist in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Music Preparatory Division, will be featured on National Public Radio’s “From The Top,” to be aired the week of Oct. 14 on Red River Radio.
Ajero will perform “Prelude in D Major, Op. 23, No. 4” by Sergei Rachmaninov and participate in an interview. Ajero is among this season’s 108 young musicians from across the U.S. to join “From The Top’s” Learning and Media Lab Fellowship program. The episode will air online the week of Oct. 14.
“From The Top” can also be heard locally on Red River Radio Saturdays at 11 a.m., and streamed on redriverradio.org and the Red River Radio app. “From The Top” is syndicated nationally through NPR stations and is available on all podcasting platforms or fromthetop.org.
Ajero started piano lessons with her father and continues to study with Dr. Minhae Lee, SFA assistant professor of piano, and Linda Parr, Music Prep piano instructor. She was a winner of the Red River Radio Young Artist Competition and a finalist in the Texas Music Teachers Association Piano Performance Contest. She has earned first class honors with distinction on the Level 9 Piano Exam with The Royal Conservatory and a certificate of excellence for earning the highest marks among all pianists in the United States’ South Central region.
“Olivia is an incredibly talented and hardworking student who consistently shows a willingness to give back to her community,” said Alba Madrid, Music Prep director. “We are extremely proud of her accomplishments as a pianist and eagerly anticipate her future projects and performances.”
Ajero studied for three summers with Dr. Emiko Edwards at the Luzerne Music Center where she won the junior concerto competition to perform with the LMC Orchestra. This summer, she will attend the Brevard Music Center in North Carolina and the Cremona International Academy in Italy.
In Nacogdoches, she is a member of The Caddo Piano Trio with violinist Jonah Raychev and cellist Will Sams. The trio is coached by Dr. Jennifer Dalmas, professor of violin, and Dr. Evgeni Raychev, adjunct faculty in cello.
Music Prep will present multiple performances this year, including “A Nutcracker Dream,” which will feature Ajero and her Music Prep counterparts. For more information, contact madrida@sfasu.edu or visit sfasu.edu/musicprep.
ABOUT STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Stephen F. Austin State University, the newest member of The University of Texas System, began a century ago as a teachers’ college in Texas’ oldest town, Nacogdoches. Today, it has grown into a regional institution comprising six colleges — business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, liberal and applied arts, and sciences and mathematics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SFA enrolls approximately 11,000 students while providing the academic breadth of a state university with the personalized attention of a private school. The main campus encompasses 421 acres that include 37 academic facilities, nine residence halls, and 68 acres of recreational trails that wind through its six gardens. The university offers more than 80 bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees covering more than 120 areas of study. Learn more at sfasu.edu.
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NPD Crime Report
This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.
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This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.
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This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.
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Stephen F. Austin State University has been ranked the No. 1 regional public school in Texas and No. 18 in the Regional Universities West category in the newly released 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. SFA is tied for the top state spot with the University of North Texas.
In 2023, SFA was ranked No. 20 in the Regional Universities West category, making its two-spot rise a noteworthy achievement for the university and reflecting a commitment to ongoing academic and institutional growth. The western region encompasses 14 states, including Alaska and California, highlighting SFA’s continued excellence on a broad geographic scale.
“This prestigious ranking is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, staff and students,” said Dr. Neal Weaver, SFA president. “Being named the top regional public school in Texas and advancing to 18th in the western region demonstrates the strength of our programs and our unwavering focus on student success. We are honored to be recognized in this way and will continue to work toward fostering an exceptional educational environment at SFA.”
The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings assess more than 1,500 schools across the United States and are widely considered a leading resource for prospective students. The western regional category includes universities from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
The rankings are based on a comprehensive evaluation of several key factors. These include:
• Academic reputation: Derived from peer assessments and the feedback of high school counselors.
• Graduation and retention rates: A measure of how well schools support students from enrollment to degree completion.
• Faculty resources: Including class size and the student-faculty ratio.
• Financial resources: Assessed by the amount spent per student on academic services and instruction.
• Student selectivity: Based on admission criteria, such as standardized test scores and high school class standing.
These factors combine to create a well-rounded evaluation of institutions that emphasizes both student outcomes and the overall learning environment. SFA’s rise in the rankings can be attributed to improvements across several of these key metrics, reinforcing the university’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.
To learn more about SFA and its academic programs, visit sfasu.edu.
ABOUT STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Stephen F. Austin State University, the newest member of The University of Texas System, began a century ago as a teachers’ college in Texas’ oldest town, Nacogdoches. Today, it has grown into a regional institution comprising six colleges — business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, liberal and applied arts, and sciences and mathematics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SFA enrolls approximately 11,000 students while providing the academic breadth of a state university with the personalized attention of a private school. The main campus encompasses 421 acres that include 37 academic facilities, nine residence halls, and 68 acres of recreational trails that wind through its six gardens. The university offers more than 80 bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees covering more than 120 areas of study. Learn more at sfasu.edu.
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Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Earth Sciences and Geologic Resources will host an Earth Science Day event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Cole STEM Building atrium.
This free event is open to the public and joins the American Geosciences Institute in celebrating Earth Science Week. Visitors who have minerals, rocks or fossils they would like to have identified are encouraged to bring them for a free identification service. There will be geology-themed activities for all ages, including dinosaur races, smashing geodes and an augmented reality sand table.
“Our annual Earth Science Week celebration is designed to increase awareness and help our community gain a better understanding of the planet we call home,” said Dr. Wesley Brown, chair of the department. “The enthusiastic faculty and students are eager to open the Department of Earth Sciences and Geologic Resources’ doors to the community and answer all earth-science-related questions.”
This year’s theme, “Earth Science Everywhere,” highlights the widespread influence of geosciences across science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines, as well as the humanities, according to Dr. Liane Stevens, associate professor of earth sciences and geologic resources.
“Our lives are so intertwined with the Earth that we often don’t realize the many ways that earth science impacts us,” Stevens said. “Beyond accessing resources and planning for natural disasters, earth scientists are working to protect our planet and environment.”
For more information, contact Stevens at stevenslm@sfasu.edu or (936) 468-2024.
ABOUT STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Stephen F. Austin State University, the newest member of The University of Texas System, began a century ago as a teachers’ college in Texas’ oldest town, Nacogdoches. Today, it has grown into a regional institution comprising six colleges — business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, liberal and applied arts, and sciences and mathematics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SFA enrolls approximately 11,000 students while providing the academic breadth of a state university with the personalized attention of a private school. The main campus encompasses 421 acres that include 37 academic facilities, nine residence halls, and 68 acres of recreational trails that wind through its six gardens. The university offers more than 80 bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees covering more than 120 areas of study. Learn more at sfasu.edu.
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Stephen F. Austin State University celebrated an unprecedented success with its fourth annual Giving Day, raising a total of $192,545 from more than 3,400 donors across the nation. The funds, which will benefit various academic and other programs, athletics, and academic initiatives, far surpassed the initial goal of 500 donors and last year’s results.
Held Sept. 18 on SFA’s 101st birthday, this year’s Giving Day saw a staggering 1,200% increase in donors, leaping from just 259 participants in 2023 to over 3,400 in 2024. Online contributions alone surged by 117%, with $152,000 in online gifts compared to $70,000 last year.
“Our university community has demonstrated remarkable generosity and unity,” said Dr. Neal Weaver, SFA’s president. “This overwhelming support from Lumberjacks, near and far, will directly benefit our students, faculty and programs, enabling us to continue building a brighter future for SFA.”
To encourage broad participation, SFA introduced several innovative strategies, including a lower minimum donation amount of $5, exclusive T-shirts for donations $30 or greater, and personalized videos from each academic dean and the athletics director, Michael McBroom.
The excitement built across campus and the broader community in the weeks leading up to Giving Day with engaging social media posts, signage throughout high-traffic areas, and a targeted email campaign reaching over 80,000 recipients.
“Giving Day isn’t just about the money — it’s about engaging our alumni, friends and campus community in new and innovative ways, and further developing a culture of giving among them,” said Dr. Trey Turner, SFA’s associate vice president for university advancement. “This year, we set out to unite our Lumberjack family in a shared goal, and the response has been phenomenal.”
Looking ahead, SFA is committed to maintaining this momentum as it continues to foster a culture of philanthropy that supports future generations of Lumberjacks.
To learn more about how donors help create a thriving SFA community, visit sfasu.edu/giving.
ABOUT STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Stephen F. Austin State University, the newest member of The University of Texas System, began a century ago as a teachers’ college in Texas’ oldest town, Nacogdoches. Today, it has grown into a regional institution comprising six colleges — business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, liberal and applied arts, and sciences and mathematics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SFA enrolls approximately 11,000 students while providing the academic breadth of a state university with the personalized attention of a private school. The main campus encompasses 421 acres that include 37 academic facilities, nine residence halls, and 68 acres of recreational trails that wind through its six gardens. The university offers more than 80 bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees covering more than 120 areas of study. Learn more at sfasu.edu.
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