SFA to host FIRST LEGO League Challenge area qualifier tournament

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The STEM Research and Learning Center at Stephen F. Austin State University will host the FIRST LEGO League Challenge East Texas area qualifier tournament from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 20 in the Cole STEM Building’s Nelson Atrium. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, or FIRST, is an international youth organization […]

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR INCOMING 2024 FRESHMEN TAKES PLACE THIS MONTH

High school registration is right around the corner for NISD eighth-graders. On Thursday, Jan. 18, NHS counselors will be on the McMichael Middle School campus to visit with eighth-grade students. High school class selection tickets will be distributed for students to take home. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, and Wednesday, Jan. 24, McMichael eighth-graders will visit […]

NHS BAND MEMBERS NAMED ALL-REGION, ALL-AREA; LUIS AGUIRRE EARNS ALL-STATE

Nacogdoches High School band members earned All-Region and Area honors. And French horn player Luis Aguirre was named All-State for the Dragon band. Photos include Freshmen All-Region, High School All-Region and All-Area All-state – Luis Aguirre, French horn. Freshmen brass Front row, from left – Amarey Ward, trombone; Alexander Rojas, baritone; Kimber Quinn, trumpet; Kylee Vose, […]

SFA’s Meyer to present percussion recital

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Dr. Brad Meyer, associate professor of percussion at Stephen F. Austin State University, will present a faculty recital performing works by Caleb Pickering, Arnor Chu, JacobTV and John Luther Adams at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus. This event features adult language and subject matter […]

JANUARY IS SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH IN TEXAS

This month is an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of locally elected school boards across Texas. January is School Board Recognition Month and Nacogdoches ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.  The theme of this year’s School Board Recognition Month is “Locally Elected, […]

Viticulturist to speak at February Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series

NACOGDCOHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet St. Dr. Justin Scheiner, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service viticulturist and associate professor at Texas […]

SFA’s MLK Day of Service rescheduled to Jan. 20

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s Student Development and Access Services within the Division of Student Affairs announced they have rescheduled MLK Day of Service to Jan. 20 due to impending poor weather conditions. Originally slated for Jan. 15, the event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who inspired thousands of […]

SFA calls for entries in Texas National 2024

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art’s call for entries in the 2024 Texas National Competition and Exhibition will remain open through a Feb. 2 deadline. Texas National features an assortment of art from various media, according to Weelynd McMullan, exhibition coordinator for The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House […]