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SFA Department of Mass Communication, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce partner for community-focused television program

NACOGDCOCHES, Texas –– Students from Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Mass Communication collaborated with the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce to produce a new television program, “We Are Nacogdoches,” on the department-run local television station SFA-TV2. Hosted by Kelly Augustine, the chamber’s chief executive officer, the program’s purpose is to highlight people, organizations and issues […]

Hicks selected as keynote speaker at UNT symposium

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Candace Hicks, associate professor of art in the School of Art at Stephen F. Austin State University, will be the keynote speaker at “From Artists’ Books to Zines” symposium Saturday, March 23, at the University of North Texas’ Willis Library in Denton. “From Artists’ Books to Zines” is a new initiative from the UNT […]

NISD TO APPLY FOR ESF GRANT

NISD is in the process of applying for the Effective Schools Framework (ESF) Support Grant. The grant will go through 2024-2026. If awarded, the grant will support campus improvement at Emeline Carpenter Elementary and McMichael Middle School. Grant funds will be utilized to provide campus administrators and classroom teachers with targeted high-quality professional development. The […]

HIGH SCHOOL TRACK OFF TO GREAT START

Track season is here, and the Nacogdoches Dragons are shifting into gear for the 2024 outdoor season.  The meet, held at Nacogdoches High on Thursday, Feb. 29, included teams from Carthage, Jacksonville, Hudson, Henderson, Tatum, and Pineywoods Community Academy. Varsity Boys won the team title with a total of 158.5 points. Half of the top […]

Retirement of Cushing Bearkat Jersey #3: A Tribute to Cale Barrios

[Cushing, TX] – [March 5, 2024] – It is with profound reverence that we announce the retirement of the #3 baseball jersey, worn by the beloved Cale Barrios who was tragically taken from us far too soon. Cale was more than just a player on the baseball field; he was an example of resilience and […]

 2.2 lbs of meth seized in traffic stop

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas – Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than 2 lbs of methamphetamine during traffic stop Sunday.Timothy D. Moore, 43, of Memphis, Tenn., was booked into the Nacogdoches County jail on a firstdegree felony of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance.A deputy patrolling in the 8000 block of U.S. 59 N. noticed a […]

INAUGURAL RED BRICK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SET IN NACOGDOCHES

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Red Brick Bluegrass Festival, formerly known as the Blueberry Bluegrass Concert in the Park, is set for Saturday, May 4, from 1 to 9 pm at Festival Park in downtown Nacogdoches. This free family-friendly concert is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Rex Perry Autoplex and will feature The Purple Hulls, Sgt. […]

McMORRIES ADDING NEW DOCTOR, CHANGING NAME, EXPANDED SERVICES

McMorries Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility is planning several upcoming changes, including a new name, the addition of board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist Brian Drake, MD, FACOG, more services, renovations, updated signage, and an expanded service footprint in East Texas. The practice officially became Nacogdoches Women’s Center this month and will continue serving patients from its location at 4710 […]

Wendy Buchanan named as one of Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State

Nacogdoches, TX – February 22, 2024 – Wendy Wyatt Buchanan, AAMS®, AWMA® ranks #33 in Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State 2024 for the State of Texas. Buchanan is the Managing Director – Investments at Buchanan Wealth Management located in Nacogdoches, Texas. In 2023 Buchanan was ranked #42 Forbes Top Women Advisors Best-In-State category, and in […]