SFA Upcoming Events and Key Dates

Below is Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for Sept. 1-15.Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events. Van Redin – Photographs and Memories  Sept. 1 – Nov. 7  Griffith Fine Arts Building, Jill Adams Gallery Works by Van Redin, celebrated still photographer […]

Hendricks completes two books, presents research in Morocco

ACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Dr. John Allen Hendricks, professor and chair of Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Media and Communication, presented research in May at the Global Communication Association conference in Casablanca, Morocco, related to two books he recently completed.  Hendricks co-edited the books and presentation with Dr. Dan Schill, professor in the School of […]

Lee Ann (Loggins) Nowlin Obituary

August 21, 1959 ~ August 29, 2025 (age 66) Lee Ann Nowlin Obituary Graveside services for Lee Ann (Loggins) Nowlin, 66, of Garrison, TX, will be held at 11:30 AM, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Caledonia Cemetery, with Bro. Darrell Pollard officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the visitation, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at […]

SFA sets new fall enrollment record

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University kicked off the 2025 fall semester Monday with its largest first-time undergraduate class ever. The university also celebrated its first increase in total enrollment since fall 2018. “This historic milestone reflects the growing confidence in SFA’s mission, our outstanding faculty and staff, and the transformative experience we provide,” […]

Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Safety Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, Texas Game Wardens will patrol waterways across the state to enforce laws and regulations while doing all they can to keep the public safe on and around the water. Last year during Labor Day weekend, wardens reported nine boating accidents, one boating-related fatality and one open-water drowning. […]

Charles E Barron Obituary

October 6, 1952 ~ August 27, 2025 (age 72) Charles Barron Obituary    A memorial service for Charles E. Barron, 72, of Alto will be held Friday, September 5, 2025 at 12 PM in the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Chapel in Alto, Texas with Jack White officiating. There will be a visitation time from 11:30 until 12. […]

Arlen Ray “A.J.” Smelley, Jr. Obituary

April 14, 1989 ~ August 23, 2025 (age 36) Arlen Smelley, Jr. Obituary A Celebration of Life Service for Arlen Ray “A.J.” Smelley, Jr., will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at the Dickie Allen Funeral Home Chapel, in Cushing, Texas, with Pastor Toby Self Officiating.  Arlen Ray “AJ” Smelley, Jr. entered into eternal […]

Eva Marie (Sullivan) Carroll Obituary

April 7, 1932 ~ August 23, 2025 (age 93) Eva Carroll Obituary Funeral services for Eva Marie Carroll, 93, of Garrison, will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Garrison Funeral Home with Bro. Homer Murray officiating. Visitation will be held immediately prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM at Garrison Funeral Home. […]

John Weldon Caveness Jr. Obituary

August 24, 1956 – August 22, 2025 John Weldon Caveness Jr., 68, of Nacogdoches, TX, went home to be with his Savior on August 22, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1956, in Houston, TX, to Veda Lee Caveness and John Weldon Caveness Sr. He graduated from Northbrook High School and earned a Bachelor of Science […]

Pajama Drive Ahead of “Passion for Purple” Luncheon Supporting Survivors

Domestic Violence Awareness Month As the emergency shelter comes into one of the busiest seasons, Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas is calling on the community to help bring comfort and dignity to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through a pajama donation drive in the weeks leading up to its annual […]