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SEPTEMBER 23, 1937 – MAY 22, 2023 Obituary Shirley Ann (James) Farrell, age 85, of Appleby, Texas passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. Ann was born September 23, 1937, in Beeville, Texas, the youngest daughter of Ada Yeoman and Lloyd Dewey James, Sr. She graduated from Dayton High School in 1956 and married Corey Thomas Farrell […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Nominations are being accepted for the Stephen F. Austin State University Stone Fort Museum’s biennial Cum Concilio Club Heritage Preservation Award, which honors those dedicated to preserving Nacogdoches and its history. The award recognizes an individual or group who has made significant contributions to the preservation of East Texas history and Nacogdoches’ heritage. […]
October 7, 1940 ~ May 21, 2023 82 Years Old Obituary Funeral services for Lequita Bates, 82, of Nacogdoches, will be held at 2 pm, on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Stan King officiating. Interment will follow at Gravel Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1 pm […]
AUSTIN – Memorial Day is just days away and that means kids are getting out of school, the days are getting longer and more people are hitting the road. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking this time to also remind drivers to celebrate this unofficial kickoff to summer safely so that everyone […]
The Inspection Services Department carries out the general health & safety inspections of occupancies requiring a health permit within the jurisdiction of the City of Nacogdoches. The primary function of the Health Inspector is the interpretation, inspection and field compliance efforts of the technical codes and laws. These codes and laws are Federal, State and Local. […]
June 22, 1919 ~ May 22, 2023 103 Years Old Obituary Funeral service for Dave Chalker, 103, of the Swift Community in Nacogdoches County, will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Bro. John Withem officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm […]
August 18, 1947 ~ May 20, 2023 75 Years Old Obituary Funeral services for Judy Turnell, 75, of Kountze, will be held at 2:00pm, on May 27th, at Laird Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Wilson, officiating. Interment will follow at Fariview Cemetery in Nacogdoches. Visitation will be help from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on May 27th at Laird […]
The city of Nacogdoches has embraced the growing popularity of pickleball by adopting a rental schedule for its courts. Community Services Director Brian Bray presented the plan, which includes reasonable fees for tournaments at Banita Creek Park (six courts) and Maroney Park (twelve courts). The intention is to support competitive play, while private events are […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas-Richie Bruister has resigned as head coach of the Stephen F. Austin softball program. A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately. “I want to thank Richie for his time this year at SFA and I wish him well in his new venture. I know that he will continue to be successful,” […]
The Lumberjack track and field team will be sending multiple athletes to Sacramento, California. The NCAA West Preliminary Championships will be held May 24th-27th. The SFA group consists of nine deserving individuals who have contributed to another dominant outdoor season. A Look At The ‘Jacks Nissi KabongoKabongo will look to continue her incredible season in Sacramento. […]