The Daily Sentinel

Contributions made to the Relief from Hearts of Nacogodoches last month helped the Greater Manila Association to provide assistance to some of Manila's outlying provinces affected by Typhoon Ketsana. Full Story »

Tuesday's city charter election results are now official after the votes were canvassed on Monday by the City Commissioner Shelly Brophy and Nacogdoches Mayor Roger Van Horn. Full Story »

Nacogdoches has been recognized as one of the 56 National Main Street Cities in Texas by the Texas Historical Commission (THC) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Full Story »

An East Texas teacher refusing state law security fingerprinting because of religious belief could lose her eligibility to stay in the classroom. Full Story »

It takes a lot of hard work behind the scenes to make the annual Nacogdoches Treatment Center bazaar successful. Full Story »

County commissioners will discuss and possibly set a basic flood elevation level for Lake Nacogdoches Tuesday at the commissioners court meeting. Full Story »

Officials are looking for a juvenile suspected of being connected with a house fire that occurred in the 100 block of Craven Street at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, according to Nacogdoches Fire Chief Keith Kiplinger. Full Story »

Whether it's floating down a river or climbing to the top of a mountain, the Stephen F. Austin State University Outdoor Pursuits teams are looking for fun. Full Story »

Saturday was jam packed with activities of all types happening across Nacogdoches, from events that benefited special causes to celebrations of history and tradition. Full Story »

The Nacogdoches County United Way 2010 "Live United" campaign is still in full force, as loaned executives, board members and agency directors continue to draw in new businesses to participate, according to executive director Gary Lee Ashcraft. Full Story »

To find out more about the Pineywoods chapter of Safari Club International, visit pineywoodssci.com. Full Story »

In the final step before informing the Texas Historical Commission that demolishing the historic Goodman Bridge is the only remaining option, TxDOT on Monday opened the bid process to relocate and preserve the historic bridge to the public, according to Jennifer Adams, TxDOT environmental specialist. Full Story »

The East Texas Healing Center is observing its seven-year anniversary inviting everyone to join in at 7 p.m. Saturday for worship and celebration, Cindy Hyde, founder of the center, said. Full Story »

The dispute between a retired Woden ISD principal who sued the school district in a debate over who owned a scholarship fund established 14 years ago in honor of his late son was finally resolved earlier this week. Full Story »

Court Appointed Special Advocates is an organization that works closely with courts and justice system to provide safe environments for abused and neglected children in the community, and today's "Speak Up for Kids" 5K run is one way the organization helps to promote awareness of its mission and purpose. Full Story »

The first Saturday in November will be a day of charity, celebration and entertainment. Full Story »

Earlier this week, Woden ISD wound up on top of all Nacogdoches county school districts when each district received yet another round of accolades for student performance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Full Story »

State Rep. Wayne Christian (R-Center) on Friday officially declared his intentions on keeping his seat in Austin and that he will run for re-election in November of 2010. Full Story »

While the county is well within its contract with Cellular One, an examination of county cell phone records identified in a recent report by County Auditor Keith Barber show that minutes and text messages are being used more frequently by some county employees than others. Full Story »

You may recognize him as Dr. Tony Jones from 22 years on "General Hospital" or as Ashley Simpson's dad on "7th Heaven." Now Emmy-nominated actor Brad Maule is hosting a weekly, half-hour musical journey through the Lone Star State. The viewership for Texas County Line has grown steadily over the past year, and soon, a whole lot more people will be saddling up and joining the weekly waggon train. Full Story »

With a combination of storytelling, fantasy and comedy that illuminates the stage, Houston-based illusionist/magician Robby Bennett is shedding a new light on some old tricks. Full Story »

Students from colleges and universities across southeast Texas saddled up Thursday evening at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center for a weekend of roping and riding at the Stephen F. Austin State University Rodeo. Full Story »

In plea agreements, two men pleaded guilty in the 145th District Court Thursday to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for their roles in the shooting death of Charles Frazar on Mar. 11, 2009. Full Story »

A Nacogdoches jury has acquitted a former Stephen F. Austin State University football player who was accused of raping a fellow female student during last year's homecoming weekend. Full Story »

LUFKIN - A 6-year-old girl in the care of a dying meth cook was at school Wednesday morning when lawmen raided her Rivercrest home, arresting five people and seizing numerous methamphetamine labs and a cache of drug-making supplies. Full Story »