Paul Herald Risk II Obituary

MAY 28, 1937 – OCTOBER 22, 2023 Obituary Paul Herald Risk II, age 86, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com for the Risk family.

MCMICHAEL’S TOVAR RECEIVES TOP RANKING FROM TEXAS BILINGUAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

McMichael Middle School teacher Pedro Tovar has been ranked fourth among 6,000 English as a Second Language teachers in Texas schools. Those schools represent around 300 districts in the state.  The second-year teacher received the recognition this week from Texas Bilingual Education Association during an event held in McAllen.  Tovar works with students newly arrived in the […]

Ladyjacks Extend Winning Streak to 10 and Clinch a Spot in the WAC Tournament

CEDAR CITY, Utah- Stephen F. Austin defeated Southern Utah 3-1 Saturday afternoon to remain undefeated in WAC play. The trend of early contested sets continued against the Thunderbirds as neither team held more than a three-point lead until the ‘Jacks rattled off five in a row to bring their lead up to 13-6. Later in the […]

SFA Falls 34-27 to ACU in Homecoming Bout

NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (3-4, 0-3) faced off against the Abilene Christian Wildcats (4-3, 2-1) today at Homer Bryce Stadium.  For SFA’s homecoming.  SFA lost the contest 24-21 The Lumberjacks had the chance to score first, following the Wildcats diferring to the second half.  After the opening kick resulted in a touchback, Preston Weeks began his first career […]

Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative News

NAC is proud to announce the opening of our new location at 411 E. Hospital Street! There will be a soft opening Friday, November 17, 6:30-8:30pm with a Michelle Filer painting exhibition, a delightful collection of colorful paintings with some faces you might recognize.  The following day, November 18, 11-4, NAC will host a special […]

James D. Nabours Obituary

February 4, 1936 ~ October 18, 2023 87 Years Old Obituary Jimmy was born on February 4, 1936 in Nacogdoches to Morris and Emma Gene Nabours. He attended school in Nacogdoches, graduating high school in 1954. Jimmy was saved at the age of 17 and baptized at Fredonia Hill Baptist Church. This is where he and his […]

Edwina Boozer Obituary

December 26, 1931 ~ October 17, 2023 91 Years Old Obituary Graveside Services for Edwina Boozer, 91, of Nacogdoches will be held at 11:30am on October 21, 2023 at Fairview cemetery . Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am on October 21, 2023 at Laird Funeral Home. Mrs. Boozer passed away on October 17, 2023 in […]

26th Annual Blueberry Golf Bash Results

The Nacogdoches County Chamber board of directors and staff and golf bash volunteers thank all who participated in the Blueberry Golf Bash, Oct. 13, 2023 at Lumberjack National! Click and view photos in Facebook. (Photos by Brandie Cosby.) Golf Bash winners: (Click and view team scores on the electronic scoreboard sponsored by McWilliams Heating Cooling & […]

SFA Music Preparatory Division students qualify for regional orchestras

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Several students in the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music secured positions on the TMEA All Region Orchestra during recent competition in Kilgore. “We are delighted to announce that 10 string students earned well-deserved spots in the prestigious Region 4 and Region 21 Orchestra,” said […]