Tom Jack Birdwell Obituary

August 24, 1937 ~ March 7, 2025 (age 87) Obituary Funeral Service for Tom Jack Birdwell, 87, of Nacogdoches will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Hamm, Bro. Wayne Butler, and Bro. Raymond Vermillion officiating. Interment will follow at McKnight Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm to […]

Four NHS art students medal at regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event

Four Nacogdoches High School art students scored 4s and earned medals in the regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event held Feb. 15 in Longview. Juniors Alicia Dowell and Avonlea Grimes medaled in the fourth year division at Pine Tree High School, and juniors Pepper Hill and Hailey Shadow medaled in the third year division. The Visual […]

Winedown at Maklemore’s

Date: Feb 12, 2025 – Jan 28, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Location(s):  2304 North Street Nacogdoches , TX 75965 – 936-205-9183 Details Get over the midweek hump with half price appetizers, $3 house wines and local artists in the mic.

St. Paddy’s Day Concert at the Stone Fort Museum

Date: Mar 15, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location(s):  Stone Fort Museum – v Details Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music by El Camino Real de Nacogdoches band at the Stone Fort Museum. Enjoy traditional music from Ireland and music that celebrates the rich history of Texas! Relax under a big tent with a plate full of traditional […]

Dr. Michael Roach Retrospective

Date: Feb 05 – Mar 28, 2025 2222 Alumni Dr Nacogdoches , TX 75962 Details Explore the work of photographer Michael Roach in this retrospective exhibition at the Cole Art Center. Featuring a range of his photographic works, this exhibition offers a compelling look at his creative vision and artistic contributions. On view now through March […]

Lumberjacks Fall in Series Finale to Colonels

NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin softball team (10-13, 1-2 SLC) hosted Nicholls (9-14, 2-1 SLC) in a rubber match that was moved up to a 9:00 a.m. start due to incoming rain. SFA looked to rebound after dropping the second game of the doubleheader yesterday with Jordyn Ages drawing the start in the circle. The ‘Jacks got […]

NHS graphic arts teams punch tickets to state competitions

Students in Mary Okray’s graphic arts classes at Nacogdoches High School earned medals at the SkillsUSA regional contest last month. The state competition will be held in April. Students advancing include:  Audio Visual Quiz Bowl – 1st Eymar Garica, senior Leon Saldana, senior Lexie Rios, sophomore  Megan Fox, sophomore Wyatt Russell, sophomore Lourdes Leon, Junior […]

Friday, March 7, is an early release day for NISD; Spring Break set for March 10-14

Nacogdoches ISD will begin spring break with an early release for students on Friday, March 7. NISD will be closed for spring break Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14. Students and staff will return to classes on Monday, March 17. (CLICK HERE to view the 2024-25 academic calendar for NISD.) Early release schedule for NISD […]

Frances (Burke) Hicks Obituary

November 8, 1936 ~ March 4, 2025 (age 88) Obituary Private family services for Frances Burke Hicks, 88, of Alto will be held. Frances passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at her home in Alto. She was born November 8, 1936 in Palestine, Texas to Harold Eugene Burke and Mary Viola Bowman Burke. Frances has lived most of […]