Colonial Dames to Honor Durst-Taylor House with Historic Marker

On Tuesday, May 20 at 10:00 AM, the James Haggard Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century will dedicate a new historic marker at the Durst-Taylor House and Gardens in downtown Nacogdoches. This dedication honors the long and layered history of the site and aligns with the Colonial Dames’ mission topreserve historic places […]

Jewell Leroy Watson Obituary

September 2, 1941 – May 15, 2025 Jewell Leroy Watson, age 83, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025. A funeral service for Jewell will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas. A visitation and reception will occur Saturday, May 31, 2025 […]

Wild Spring Dunes golf resort presentation at chamber of commerce luncheon

(NACOGDOCHES, TX, May 14, 2025) – Wild Spring Dunes is causing a buzz in the golfing industry nationwide. The golf resort has the potential to generate a significant economic impact in East Texas and attract people who would not have any other reason to come to this area. Most importantly, this golf resort is located […]

Lumberjacks Wrap Up Season With Shootout Win Over UIW

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (18-31, 9-21 SLC) finished off a series sweep over the Incarnate Word Cardinals (17-32, 3-27 SLC) this afternoon in exciting fashion, winning 13-12 in a thriller.  UIW started the scoring with a solo home run in the top of the first, but the ‘Jacks responded quickly. Cermodrick Bland led off […]

THE MOUSETRAP

Lamp-Lite Players 4210 Lamplite Ln, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964, United StatesWebsitePhoneEmail The Lamp-Lite Players present Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP, the world’s longest running play, May 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2025, 7:30 pm, and May 18and 25, 2025, 2:00 pm. Price Adult-$15; 60+ Adult-$12; Student-$8; Audience Dress Rehearsal, May 15, 2025, 7:30 pm-$5 Schedule Fri, May […]

Board members sworn in during agenda review/special meeting

Board members Cheryl D. Brady and James Ervin were sworn in Monday during a special meeting/agenda review for the Nacogdoches ISD Board of Trustees. Brady was elected May 3 to fill an at-large position on the board held by Kallie Pitcock, who chose not to seek re-election. Ervin was re-elected after running unopposed in District […]

Eighty-eight NHS students sign letters of commitment on CTE Signing Day

Eighty-eight Career & Technical Education students at Nacogdoches High School signed their letters of commitment to attend the college or trade school of their choice, and five students signed commitments to join a branch of the military. CTE Signing Day was held Tuesday at the Malcolm Rector Center for Advanced Careers and Innovation at NHS. […]

Eight NISD band students receive Pilgrim’s scholarships to attend SFA camp

Eight Nacogdoches ISD musicians have received scholarships from Pilgrim’s to attend the Stephen F. Austin State University Summer Band Camp, thanks to a proposal written by band director Jessica White. The scholarships ranged from $175 to $525 and will help cover the tuition, housing, and meals during the week-long camp. The annual camp, hosted by […]

SFA Upcoming Events and Key Dates

Below is Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for May 12-26.Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events. SFA Gardens Volunteer Lunch Bunch  Noon May 21Brundrett Conservation Education Building  Jordan Cunningham, SFA Gardens nursery manager, will provide an update on volunteer opportunities […]