Category Archives: NacCounty News

     Child contestants can present 12 decorated cupcakes with blueberries as the inspiration; in fact, blueberries must be incorporated in either the decoration or recipe. Judges will consider originality, taste and presentation. Entry fee is $5, and age categories are: 4-6 … Continue reading →

     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 →

     The Nacogdoches County Chamber Fourth Friday Luncheon moves to the third Friday on May 18 and dodges Memorial Day weekend. The meeting is noon to 1 p.m. in the Hotel Fredonia Convention Center, and the program is “Targeting the Hispanic … Continue reading →

     Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples will be the keynote speaker at the Texas Forest Country’s annual luncheon meeting set for Monday, May 21 in the Twilight Ballroom of the BakerPattilloStudentCenter on the campus of StephenF.AustinStateUniversity.      The event, during which the annual … Continue reading →

     The 15th Annual Blueberry Golf Bash produced by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce is Friday, May 4, at Piney Woods Country Club. Title sponsor is MyPlates.com – Etech, and event co-chairs are Fern Simmons and Ben Wright, Texas Farm … Continue reading →

     The Forrest Lee Meador family will receive the Agriculture Family of the Year award sponsored by Tipton Ford, Inc. at the 11th Annual Agriculture Appreciation and Awareness Banquet, Monday, Apr. 2 at Banita Creek Hall.      “Along with poultry and cattle … Continue reading →

     Dr. James C. Kroll will receive the Agriculture Pioneer of the Year award sponsored by Heritage Land Bank at the 11th Annual Agriculture Appreciation and Awareness Banquet, Monday, Apr. 2 at Banita Creek Hall.      “Known nationally as ‘Dr. Deer,’ Dr. … Continue reading →