🌱 Where new gas wells are planned around Nacogdoches this month
Nacogdoches, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Nacogdoches? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where new gas wells are planned around Nacogdoches this month
- Discover why Nacogdoches made this list of hidden Texas gems
- How Nacogdoches deputies helped crack a major East Texas meth ring
Also on today's calendar: Country Willie Edwards and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with sunny intervals, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 75.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Drilling Report: May 24-30, 2026 (tylerpaper.com) — Energy companies have new natural gas drilling permits in Nacogdoches County, including a Revenant Energy well near Etoile and an Arenos Energy well 15 miles east of town. The report, based on Texas Railroad Commission data, also tracks nearby East Texas counties, hinting at broader regional activity that can affect local jobs, royalties, and road use. 
• 12 Hidden Texas Cities Off The Tourist Map (myfamilytravels.com) — Nacogdoches gets a spotlight as a walkable, story-filled escape, with brick streets, downtown murals, and evening strolls that feel safe and neighborly. The piece highlights the Visitor Center, Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, and Sterne Hoya House Museum as must-see stops that showcase the town’s history, gardens, and relaxed small-city charm for both locals and visitors.
• Homeland Security Task Force investigation leads to 17 convictions related to a methamphetamine trafficking organization in Angelina County (gilmermirror.com) — East Texas law enforcement, including the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office, helped a Homeland Security Task Force investigation that led to 17 convictions tied to a meth trafficking ring centered in Angelina County. Federal prosecutors detailed multi‑year sentences for most defendants and highlighted the new task force’s broader mission to dismantle cartels, gangs, and smuggling networks across the region.
📸 Around Nacogdoches
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Upcoming Events in
Nacogdoches
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★ Featured events ★
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Texas Blueberry Festival :: Paul Noyola :: Acoustic →
Fredonia Brewery, LLC, 138 N Mound St, Nacogdoches
3:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Country Willie Edwards →
Naca Valley Vineyard, 9897 FM 1878, Nacogdoches
6:00 pm -
Alive After Five hosted by East Texas Center for Metabolic Wellness (Nacogdoches County) →
ETX Metabolic Wellness LLC, 1220 North St #100, Nacogdoches
5:30 pm -
Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange →
Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange, 3813 NW Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
Thursday June 25
Thursday July 9
📣 Nacogdoches Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Making Blueberry Fudge →
Judy B. McDonald Public Library - Nacogdoches Public Library, 1112 North St, Nacogdoches
5:30 pm -
Blueberry Bluegrass Concert in the Park
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce The concert will be held at Festival Park. 507 S Pecan, Nacogdoches
6:00 pm -
Critter Costume Contest
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce The costume contest will be held at Fredonia Brewery! 138 N. Mound St, Nacogdoches
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Four Course Blueberry Dinner & Wine Pairing with... →
Stone House Kitchen, 312 E Main St, Nacogdoches
7:00 pm -
Safe Summer Break for SFA Students | Family Crisis Center of East Texas
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Stephen F. Austin State University Recreation Center 1817 Wilson Drive Nacogdoches, TX, 75962
7:00 pm -
Four Course Blueberry Dinner & Wine Pairing with Beyond the Vine Cellars →
Stone House Kitchen, 312 E Main St, Nacogdoches
7:00 pm -
Stone House Kitchen Blueberry Dinner and Wine Pairing
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce The dinner will be held at the Stone House Kitchen 312 E Main Street, Nacogdoches
7:00 pm -
Blueberry Wine Down
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce The Blueberry Wine Down will be held at the Nacogdoches Farmer's Market
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for individual that is an independent contractor and does their own Taxes.
I need some help, as I am a new independent contractor. (Nextdoor Austin/South St) - We clean houses and apartments, offering both regular and deep cleaning services;
we also provide window cleaning (inside and out) and garden bed maintenance. 9362216057 (Nextdoor Austin/South St)
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Nacogdoches. Apply here.
- Aspen Dental Management, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Dental Office Manager in Nacogdoches. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nacogdoches here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lufkin
- Eakin joins Lufkin Daily News staff 50 years after the first time (lufkindailynews.com)
- East Texas Food Bank marks 5 years, 6 million meals served in Lufkin (kltv.com)
- East Texas county judge urges state lawmakers to help locals combat data center proliferation (kwtx.com)
Center
- Center ISD Notice Regarding All Federal Grant Funds with TEA for 2026-27 (scttx.com)
- Texas Bankers Association Announces 2026–27 Officers and Board of Directors (bankersdigest.com)
- Shelby County extends bid decision on jail renovation amid rising costs (kltv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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