Forest Country News

As part of the 2020 Mayoral Red Kettle Challenge, Mayor Brian Johnson and the Council will be collecting donations on behalf of The Salvation Army North Texas at the Walmart at 287 and Little Road this Saturday.

CITY OF NACOGDOCHES: Newcomers ESL Conversation Group to be held on Dec. 17

English conversation group. Join us for casual conversation and reading and writing practice.

STEPHEN F.AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY: SFA appoints interim VP for Student Affairs

Stephen F. Austin State University’s chief diversity officer has been appointed to serve as an interim vice president for the institution.

STEPHEN F.AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY: SFA business grads launching their careers at Lockheed Martin

For top graduates from the Stephen F. Austin State University Rusche College of Business, the landing spot of Lufkin is increasingly becoming an option.

CITY OF KENNEDALE: Santa Around Town

When Santa heard that we wouldn’t be able to gather in TownCenter for the Tree Lighting Festival this year, he knew something had to be done.

CITY OF NACOGDOCHES: Citizenship Exam Study Group (IN-PERSON) to be held on Dec. 08

Prepare for your citizenship exam and interview. Classes are ongoing.

BURKEVILLE ISD: Progress Reports

Cycle 3 progress reports have been posted on Parent Portal. Paper copies will not be sent home.

STEPHEN F.AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY: SFA to host five graduation ceremonies during December

For the first time in almost one year, students at Stephen F. Austin State University will be honored for their academic achievements during commencement ceremonies in Johnson Coliseum.

STEPHEN F.AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY: SFA graduate student investigates effect of tree coverage on roof-harvested rainwater quality

Research conducted by Stephen F. Austin State University environmental science graduate student Kimberly Gamez evaluated the effects of pine and hardwood canopy cover versus no tree cover on roof-harvested rainwater.

CITY OF NACOGDOCHES: Newcomers ESL Conversation Group to be held on Dec. 10

English conversation group. Join us for casual conversation and reading and writing practice. Join anytime.

STEPHEN F.AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY: SFA mass communication students visit with alumnus, Emmy Award-nominated television producer/director/writer

Stephen F. Austin State University mass communication students recently had the opportunity to speak with alumnus Anthony McLemore, an Emmy Award-nominated television producer, director and writer.

CITY OF KENNEDALE: Boards and Commissions

Want to help shape the future of Kennedale? We are currently accepting applications for all Advisory Boards and Commissions.

CENTRAL ISD: Flex Day to be held on Dec. 18

Flex Day ~ Positive Reward for outstanding grades, behavior and attendance!

BURKEVILLE ISD: Attendance Make Up

Burkeville ISD will begin attendance make up days for students who need to make up time due to too many absences.

STEPHEN F.AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY: SFA Charter School breaks fundraising record with Walkathon

The Stephen F. Austin State University Charter School’s 12th annual Walkathon has raised over $24,000, a fundraising record for the school, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

HUNTSVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Huntsville Memorial Hospital Announces New CFO Jim Jenkins

Huntsville Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce Jim Jenkins, Chief Financial Officer, who began his new role on November 16, 2020.

SPURGER ISD: Homecoming Coronation 2020

Senior Emma Balla was crowned Spurger High School Homecoming Queen for the 2020 school year.

ONALASKA ISD: Notification of Confirmed Covid-19 Case on Campus

In keeping with Onalaska ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all student families that two employees were test-confirmed to have COVID-19.

CITY OF NACOGDOCHES: Thanksgiving Holiday

The garbage collection will be as follows: Public Works Administration will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2020.

STEPHEN F.AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY: SFA faculty members, students to help Nacogdoches food pantry expand