Category Archives: NacCounty News
Freedom Fest to host 4th annual Washer Tourney
Sharpen those washer-pitching skills for the 4th annual “Star Spangled Pitch Off” washer tourney sponsored by Heritage Land Bank. Contestants have the opportunity to compete in this pitching event Thursday, July 4th at Freedom Fest in downtown Nacogdoches. Cash prizes … Continue reading
Blueberry Recipe Contest Winner Announced
Congratulations to Tamra Thavaradhara for winning the Texas CoOp Power Blueberry Recipe contest sponsored by the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce. Winning recipe: Blueberry-Almond Coffeecake Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 1/2 … Continue reading
Blueberry celebration is June 8
The Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Brookshire Brothers and produced by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce returns to Nacogdoches the second Saturday in June with a celebration of the annual blueberry harvest, featuring delicious blueberry fare, live entertainment and … Continue reading
Roy Mills named Ag Pioneer of the Year
The Nacogdoches County Agribusiness Committee names Roy B. Mills as the Pete Smith Agricultural Pioneer of the Year. Mills will be honored at the 13th Annual Agriculture Appreciation and Awareness Banquet on April 8 at the HotelFredoniaConvention Center. “A background … Continue reading
TENTH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AT MILLARD’S CROSSING HISTORIC VILLAGE
Hippity-Hoppity – The tenth Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Millard’s Crossing Historic Village will be here soon, arriving along with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, March 24, at 2:00 p.m. The event, co-hosted by Nacogdoches Junior Forum and Millard’s Crossing, … Continue reading
Blueberry Golf Bash is April 12
The 16th Annual Blueberry Golf Bash offers business and community leaders an opportunity to network during the day of friendly, fun competition. The tournament is set for Friday, Apr. 12 at Piney Woods Country Club. Title sponsor is MyPlates.com – … Continue reading
Group ready for State Capitol visit
The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs committee members, community leaders and SFA groups are prepared for Nacogdoches-SFA Days in Austin presented by Norbord Texas, LP. The event is Feb. 20 and 21, and all from the East Texas … Continue reading
Public Viewing of Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster February 1st
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the space shuttle Columbia disaster, the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau will have a public viewing of the documentary Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster on Friday, February 1st. The space shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon … Continue reading
Community, SFA plan trip to state capitol
The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs committee members have worked for months to organize Nacogdoches-SFA Days in Austin presented by Norbord Texas Nacogdoches, Inc. “The groups will be in Austin on Feb. 20 and 21, and we are … Continue reading
Dr. Naranjo to speak at luncheon honoring non-profit chamber members
The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Fourth Friday Luncheon presented by Tipton Ford will honor the chamber’s non-profit business members as Home Town Heroes. Dr. Neal Naranjo will discuss the impact that service organizations make in the community. The luncheon … Continue reading