A Day of Remembrance On May 5, 1868, General John Logan proclaimed Memorial Day to be a holiday in the United States. It was first observed on May 30 of the same year by placing flowers on the graves of the Civil War soldiers that were buried in the Arlington National Cemetery. New York was [...]
Lufkin’s Premier Academy Fri., May 28, 2010 Offering Year Around Programs for self improvement, self defense, self awareness, and self confidence – For all ages. The American Taekwondo Association (ATA) is the premier North American organization dedicated the martial arts discipline of Taekwondo. Master J.D. Olford, sixth degree black belt, certified instructor, started the first [...]
Lufkin’s Premier Academy
Thur., May 27, 2010
The American Taekwondo Association (ATA) is the premier North American organization dedicated the martial arts discipline of Taekwondo. Master J.D. Olford, sixth degree black belt, certified instructor, started the first ATA school in Texas and has taught
New business just opening, is just what Lufkin needs for the youth of our community. A recereational atmosphere that teaches the proper techniques of baseball and softball hitting. Owners Bud and Judy Maddux are seasoned in the games of baseball and softball. Bud Maddux has years of experience in baseball and softball training, see his website for details [...]
An incumbent Nacogdoches ISD trustee was unseated Saturday night in local city and school board elections. Matt Rocco received 878 votes, enough to beat incumbent board member Tom Davis, who received 578 votes. James S. Proctor had 13 votes. Almarie Henderson won the election for the other NISD school board spot, with her 114 votes [...]
Posted 05 – 07 – 2010 Blueberry Golf Bash chairwoman Fern Simmons and Piney Woods Country Club General Manager Jim Boiles working together on the 13th Annual Blueberry Golf Bash. Photo by Bruce R. Partain. The 13th Annual Blueberry Golf Bash is Friday, May 7, at Piney Woods Country Club. One lucky golfer may [...]
SFA to Host Native Plant Conference The Stephen F. Austin State University Pineywoods Native Plant Center is once again proud to host the 5th Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference June 2-5 in historic Nacogdoches, Texas. The conference will be held on the beautiful SFA campus which is home to the Mast Arboretum, the Ruby [...]
Downtown walking tours are back for the spring and will be offered at 10:30 a.m. each Saturday in May at the Nacogdoches Visitor Center, located at 200 E. Main St. Tickets are $2 and can be purchased beginning at 10 a.m. the day of the tour. Children 12 and under are free. The walking tours [...]