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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. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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” — […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Texas Blueberry Festival is the most delicious festival in the Lone Star State. June 14, 2025 marks a day-long celebration of the blueberry harvest. As the only state-sanctioned blueberry festival in Texas, this delicious annual event attracts more than 19,000 people to downtown Nacogdoches on the second Saturday in June. Stay for the week […]
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 […]
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 […]