April Arts Market

Date: Apr 26, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 320 North Street (parking lot) Nacogdoches, TX 75961 – 9363713475 Come shop for original arts and crafts from local artists. Second Annual Naco-Verde Upcycling Contest entries will be on display!

Easter Egg Hunt!

Date: Apr 19, 2025 Time: 11:00 PM – 3:00 PM Meet us over at Festival Park this year for a HUGE egg hunt! Find one of the 5 golden eggs to unlock one of the easter baskets loaded with goodies! Easter bunny on site for pictures, snow cones, food vendors, bounce house, and more!

Catfish Stocking is Back at Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes

Spring has returned and that means it’s time for catfish angling at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes across the state. The program provides friends and families with the opportunity to reel in catfish close to home and participate in the Texas tradition of outdoor recreation. On April 11, TPWD will resume […]

SFA appoints Dr. Jordan Barkley as provost and executive vice president for the Division of Academic Affairs

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University announces the appointment of Dr. Jordan M. Barkley as the institution’s new provost and executive vice president for the Division of Academic Affairs. Barkley will be charged with guiding SFA’s academic programs, faculty development and fiscal responsibilities.  Barkley joins SFA with a distinguished record of academic leadership and […]

SFA education students visit Texas State Capitol for Lumberjack Teachers for Texas

Students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s educator preparation program were selected to attend the Lumberjack Teachers for Texas advocacy event April 1 and 2. Accompanied by Dr. Jannah Nerren, chair of the Department of Education Studies, and Dr. Christina Sinclair, associate dean of the James I. Perkins College of Education, students engaged in advocacy […]

Candidate Forum hosted by Nacogdoches County Chamber, April 24

NACOGDOCHES, TX – Voting season approaches for local leadership positions. To hear more from the candidates, the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Candidate Forum at The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center on Thursday, April 24, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. “This is the time to be reminded of the power of […]

Safe Summer Break Send-off for SFA Students

Promoting Safety and Awareness for Summer Activities NACOGDOCHES, TX (April 9, 2025) — As summer approaches, the Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas is excited to host Safe Summer Break, an engaging and educational event designed to promote safe practices during the summer season. The event will take place on April 24th from […]

Courmier tabbed Critical Language Scholarship Spark award recipient

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Learning a new language opens a world of possibilities. Kate Courmier is about to take advantage of them. A Mauriceville native and senior anthropology major in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Anthropology, Geography and Sociology, Courmier recently was awarded the Critical Language Scholarship Spark award, which funds the cost of intensive […]

Student organization collects 150 items to donate to Lumberjack Pantry

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Food insecurity is more than a statistic — it’s an issue facing many people across the nation and some of our most vulnerable groups won’t escape its impact. According to Feeding Texas, a statewide network of food banks, 29% of students at four-year universities experience hunger. To counter this trend, Stephen F. Austin […]

Lynn Patrick Wood Obituary

January 22, 1948 ~ April 2, 2025 (age 77) Obituary Graveside services for Lynn Patrick Wood, 77, of Garrison, TX, will be held at 4:30 PM, on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Wood-Snell Cemetery outside Broaddus, TX, with Bro. Benjamin Wood officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, on Monday, April […]