Stand-up comedian James P. Connolly to perform in University Series

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University will welcome nationally recognized stand-up comedian James P. Connolly to Nacogdoches for an evening of live comedy at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in Turner Auditorium, located in the Griffith Fine Arts Building. The performance is presented by SFA’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts as part of […]

SFA responds to record demand with intentional enrollment strategy for fall 2026

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University announced today an intentional enrollment strategy for fall 2026 amid unprecedented demand from prospective students. As of January, first-time undergraduate applications are up more than 50% compared to this time last year, and SFA has already surpassed last year’s total application count, which set a record. In response, […]

Health Inspection Report Week of 1/16/2025

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. […]

Nellie Don (Peacock) Dover Obituary

April 15, 1946 ~ January 11, 2026 79 Years Old Nellie Dover Obituary Nellie Don Dover, 79, of Alto, passed away on January 11, 2026 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 31st at 10:00am at Alto Missionary Baptist Church with the Brother Bruce Robinson officiating.    Nellie was born to Monroe and Verliah […]

Florence Fitch Patton Obituary

January 6, 1932 – January 7, 2026 Florence Fitch Patton, Mrs. Elbert Branch Patton, lived a life as rich and storied as the history she spent decades preserving. Born on January 6, 1932, in Eagle Pass to William Hollis Fitch and Mary South Summers, Florence passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, just one day after celebrating […]

Jim K Roberts Obituary

December 19, 1959 ~ January 10, 2026 (age 66) Jim Roberts Obituary No services are scheduled for Jim K. “Bear” Roberts, 66, of Alto. Mr. Roberts died January 10th, 2026 in Tyler, Texas. He was born December 19,1959 in Alameda, California. Jim was a career military man in the U.S. Army and had lived all over the United […]

SFA Upcoming Events and Key Dates

Below is Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for Jan. 12 to 26.Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events. Men’s Basketball vs. University of the Incarnate Word 6 p.m. Jan. 12Johnson Coliseum SFA’s men’s basketball team will compete against University of […]

📚 Free Math Tutoring – Community Session

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMLocation: 1112 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Who Can Attend Students in 1st–8th grade are invited to join this supportive group tutoring session focused on building confidence and strengthening math skills. 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents Encouraged to Participate A parent or guardian joining the session helps reinforce learning […]

Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner 2026

Nacogdoches, TX — Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into an unforgettable night of food, fun, and community spirit at the 2026 Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner! This lively and rowdy tradition returns on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, at 7:00 pm at Mast Hall in downtown Nacogdoches. The Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner is more than […]