Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative News for June 2025

Unleash Creativity at NAC Kids Theatre & Art Camps! This summer, NAC Kids is offering two exciting opportunities for young artists and performers! The NAC Kids Theatre Camp will be held at Lamplite Theatre from July 21-25 and July 28-August 1, with performances on August 2. This two-week camp is perfect for children entering grades […]

THE LAMP-LITE PLAYERS Announce Cast of OLIVER!

The Lamp-Lite Players continue their 52nd Season of “New” Classics with Oliver!    by Lionel Bart, July 11, 12, 18, and 19, 2025, 7:30 pm, and July 13 and 20, 2025, 2:00 pm.  Tickets will be available starting June 21, 2025. All tickets are assigned seats for a specific performance.  Something new for this Summer […]

All Aboard for Summer Fun at the Nacogdoches Railroad Depot!

Junior Engineer Days return this summer to the Nacogdoches Railroad Depot, offering a fun and educational experience for children ages 2 to 10. Held every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., from June 5 through August 7, this come-and-go program invites families to enjoy themed crafts, snacks, and weekly activities likesing-alongs and story time. […]

Bobby G. Bell Obituary

December 28, 1946 – May 18, 2025 Bobby G. Bell, age 78, of Garrison, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. A memorial gathering for Bobby will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75965.

11th Annual Blueberry Cupcake Battle at the Texas Blueberry Festival

Nacogdoches, Texas (May 19, 2025) – The Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas is excited to announce the 11th Annual Blueberry Cupcake Battle during the Texas Blueberry Festival on Saturday, June 14th, 2025. This exciting and delicious event will take place at the festival in downtown Nacogdoches, where the best amateur and professional […]

Edith Rawlinson Obituary

December 13, 1935 ~ May 17, 2025 (age 89) Edith Rawlinson Obituary Edith Rawlinson, 89, formerly of Cushing, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Pine Ridge Health Care in Livingston, Texas.  Edith is under the care of Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing, Texas, arrangements are pending.  To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory […]

Leadership Coach Publishes Reflective Journal to Inspire 52 Weeks of Growth

Chuck Wright, former resident of Nacogdoches, Texas – a leadership coach, mentor, and founder of SPARC Mentoring, has released a new guided resource titled Leaditudes: A Leadership Journal. Designed to empower leaders across industries and backgrounds, the 52-week journal encourages personal reflection, growth, and intentional leadership development. Each week of the journal features a “leaditude” — […]

Christopher Lynn Massey Obituary

June 15, 1951 ~ May 16, 2025 73 Years Old Christopher Massey Obituary Funeral services for Chris Massey, 73, of Center will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Laird Funeral Home, officiated by Ronald Hancock. Interment will follow at Eden Cemetery in Douglass. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Tuesday, […]

Jerry Max Lunsford Obituary

September 21, 1960 ~ May 15, 2025 64 Years Old Jerry Max Lunsford Obituary Funeral services for Jerry Max Lunsford, 64, of Garrison, will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Wesley Wiggins and Bro. Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Springs Cemetery. A visitation will be […]