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October 22, 1924 – January 29, 2026 Dr. Macra Ann (Holcomb) Brunson passed away on January 29, 2026, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Macra was born on October 22, 1924, to Carrie Ann (Welch) Holcomb and Arthur William Holcomb in Huntsville, Texas, the youngest of 7 children. She grew up in Walker, Texas and later attended Sam Houston State […]
January 6, 1948 – January 27, 2026 Johnny Wayne Rumsey Sr., born on January 6, 1948, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 78. He was a resident of Nacogdoches, Texas. A visitation will be held at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75965, on February 14, 2026, from […]
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Online Master of Public Policy program has been ranked among the top in Texas for 2026, earning the No. 5 spot from PublicAdministrationPolicy.org. The recognition highlights the university’s commitment to preparing future public service leaders through strong academics, experienced faculty, flexible online learning, and a career‑focused curriculum. The ranking is […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Two recent Stephen F. Austin State University political science graduates — Miguel Koch from Allen and Trent Bush from Timpson — represented the university in the Archer Fellowship Program in Washington, D.C., during the fall 2025 semester. They joined peers from across The University of Texas System and got a front-row seat to […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Biology is set to celebrate Darwin Day at noon Feb. 12 in the Kennedy Auditorium with special guest speaker Dr. James Albert from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Albert is a leading zoologist and evolutionary ecologist whose research focuses on the diversity and evolution of […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– In recognition of a career that has shaped the performing arts and inspired generations of artists, Stephen F. Austin State University officially renamed its School of Theatre and Dance to the Denard Haden School of Theatre and Dance in honor of Haden, celebrating a legacy of creative achievement and a deep, enduring connection […]
November 20, 1951 – January 26, 2026 Rosalie N. Hatfield, born on November 20, 1951, passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 74.
This event has been rescheduled from Jan. 30 to Feb. 27. 11 a.m. Feb. 27East Texas Research CenterSteen Library, second floor SFA campus Old North Baptist Church records dating back to Texas Republic days will be donated to the East Texas Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, […]
April 18, 1957 ~ January 26, 2026 (age 68) Gordon “GP” Weatherly, Jr Obituary A graveside service for Gordon “G.P.” Weatherly, 68, of Garrison will be held at 3pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026 with Shak Arrington officiating. Visitation will be held from 11-1pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Laird Funeral Home. Mr. Weatherly passed away on […]
July 19, 1954 – January 22, 2026 Jacky Carlton Collins, 71, of Nacogdoches, Texas, was born on July 19, 1954, to John C. Jr and Doris Wilma Matlock Collins. He entered the Kingdom of Heaven in the loving arms of his Savior on January 22, 2026, surrounded by love and the legacy of a life well lived. […]