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Over 30 sign up to enroll in classes at SFA
It was Annual Signing Day on Wednesday and before the day was done Stephen F. Austin State University signed up more than 30 students from local areas schools as part of the program offered by the Deep East Texas College and Career Academy located on the campus of Jasper High School.
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital assesses flood damage, continues ownership transition process
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - It has been over one month since the Nacogdoches County Hospital District gained ownership of the Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital from the Group Lion Star. Officials with the Nacogdoches County Hospital District met at the Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital and approved several agenda items Tuesday night. “The staff...
SFA professor named Fulbright Scholar, to conduct research overseas
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – A professor at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) has been named a Fulbright Scholar for the 2024-2025 academic year. According to a release, Dr. Roslyn Fraser, an associate professor of sociology at SFA, was named a Fulbright Scholar. According to the university, the Fulbright Program is the United State’s Government’s […]
Este Poder encourages rural East Texans of color to feel empowered through civic engagement
TYLER, Texas — A nonprofit organization founded by three UT Tyler graduates is working to educate and empower communities of color in East Texas. Este Poder believes rural East Texan communities of color should "understand the power they hold" such as through voting "and use that power to improve their quality of life."
No injuries reported as game wardens respond to stranded boat in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — Game wardens are responding to a boating accident in Cherokee County Friday afternoon. Cherokee County Sheriff Brent Dickson said there are currently no reports of injuries and game wardens are trying to reach the boat. The accident happened near County Road 2120 in the Maydelle area.
SFA Army ROTC celebrates student cadets at annual military ball
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - It was a special Wednesday night for dozens of Stephen F. Austin State University Army ROTC cadets. An event steeped in military tradition, SFA’s Department of Military Science co-hosted its annual military ball in Nacogdoches. ROTC seniors, dressed in their army service uniforms walked in...
Lufkin shelter offers low-cost spay, neuter program to reduce overpopulation
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Many animal shelters and rescues in Deep East Texas are at or reaching max capacity, making it difficult to house any more animals. One facility is trying to manage the overpopulation problem by starting at the source. Their program isn’t new, but the Winnie Berry Animal...
Nacogdoches celebrates National Historic Preservation Month as oldest city in Texas
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Nacogdoches is home to over 100 historic sites, some of which are still standing today. With buildings dating back to the 1800′s, the preservation of these structures has played a vital role in keeping them available. “Thanks to some early efforts, we’re lucky that a...
Milano falls in game one against Latexo in the area round match-up
NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) - Latexo took game one against Milano 5-2 in the area round series. The Lady Eagles struck first plating two runs in the second inning, but Latexo responded in the top of the third with a two RBI triple by Malley Moore. Game two is Saturday at...
Owner of Jacksonville’s Westbrook Car Care Center retiring after 53 years of full service
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - Since 1971, Gregory “Kent” Westbrook has operated his full-service gas station on U.S. 79 in Jacksonville. Westbrook’s Car Care Center’s first location was at the corner of U.S. 69 and 79. It has since moved down the road to 1001 East Rusk Street. Westbrook has some not-so-fond memories of the widening project of Highway 69.
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