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Dolphins need more time to adjust back to noisy ocean after COVID-19 shutdowns, according to study by SFA researchers

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — A group of researchers from Stephen F. Austin State University published a paper in the journal Animals that highlights how reintroduced noises related to human activity during the COVID-19 lockdown affected bottlenose dolphin attention and distractibility. The paper was co-authored by Dr. Jason Bruck, research lead and assistant professor of biology at […]

Leonard Bishop and Staff Add Eight New Ladyjacks

NACOGDOCHES, TX – The 2022-23 SFA men’s and women’s track & field squads were each honored as U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Teams on Thursday. Meanwhile, 5 individual ‘Jacks garnered USTFCCCA All-Academic recognition of their own. The Ladyjacks posted a 3.025 team GPA, while the Lumberjacks recorded a 3.02 team GPA. SFA’s […]

Enjoy State Park Views Indoors at the Houston Museum of Natural Science

AUSTIN — Want to appreciate the beauty of Texas State Parks and stay indoors? Visit the The Art of Texas State Parks traveling exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this summer to stay cool while enjoying the views and vistas found in parks. The exhibit, created in honor of the Centennial Celebration of […]

Ionnes James Lieberman Obituary

July 7, 2023 ~ July 9, 2023 Obituary Infant Ioannes James Lieberman of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on July 9, 2023, in Houston, Texas. He was born on July 7, 2023, to Buddy and Rachel Lieberman. Graveside services will be held at 9:00 am on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Park, Nacogdoches, Texas. To send flowers to […]

NISD RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2023-24 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Returning Student Registration portal for the 2023-24 academic year is now open for all Nacogdoches ISD students who completed the last day of the 2022-23 school year. CLICK HERE to go to the NISD registration page. All returning students are required to complete the online registration. To access the site, students are assigned a unique “snapcode” […]

ONLINE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR NISD TRANSPORTATION IS NOW OPEN

In-person and online registration for Nacogdoches ISD transportation will open Wednesday, July 13. The link is located on the Bus button on the NISD homepage (NacISD.org) or you can CLICK HERE to access the registration site.  Registration can also take place in-person at the NISD Transportation Center, 3613 NE Stallings Dr. Transportation Center staff will be available […]

DPS Troopers investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred yesterday, July 12, 2023, on U.S. highway 59, approximately three miles south of Garrison. The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 10:10 p.m., a 2018 Dodge SUV was traveling north and for unknown reasons drove over into […]

Nacogdoches County Forum on Rural Economic Development

Exploring workforce, education, infrastructure, community needs and economic development. Sponsored by SFA Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation and the Texas Forest Country Partnership in collaboration with 12 East Texas counties.   Agenda:11 – sign in11:30 – Welcome and Lunch [Nacogdoches County Judge Greg Sowell]12 – Forum Purpose [Mary Ann Rojas, SFA Center for Applied Research […]

Gerald Freeman Lewis, Jr. Obituary

September 30, 1939 ~ July 10, 2023 83 Years Old Obituary Gerald Freeman Lewis, Jr of Rusk, Texas went to his Heavenly home on July 10, 2023 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 83. Jerry was born in Woodsboro, Texas to Gerald and Sybil Lewis on September 30, 1939. He served in the Airforce during October […]