🌱 How SFA’s $1 billion makeover could reshape Nacogdoches’ future
Nacogdoches, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Nacogdoches! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How SFA’s $1 billion makeover could reshape Nacogdoches’ future
- What changes are coming to Nacogdoches parks, sidewalks, and fire station?
- Nacogdoches grad joins elite group of new dental hygienists
Also on today's calendar: ARPC 500-Meter Match May 2026 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SFA's billion-dollar transformation to fuel East Texas economy for generations (ktbb.com) — Stephen F. Austin State University’s $1 billion, decade-long campus overhaul is bringing major construction, new housing, and expanded academic facilities right to Nacogdoches, with UT System backing. University and chamber leaders say rising enrollment, tuition-assistance programs, and visitor and student spending are already pumping hundreds of millions into the local economy and supporting thousands of jobs, with even bigger growth expected. 
• City of Nacogdoches shares progress on multiple improvement projects at open house (kltv.com) — City leaders in Nacogdoches just briefed residents on how 2023 bond money is reshaping local parks, sidewalks, sewers, and the fire station. From three new playgrounds and dog park upgrades to a relocated fire station and a new park opening May 23, neighbors were invited to weigh in on where improvements should happen next.
• Blinn recognizes 14 dental hygiene graduates during May 2 ceremony (southtexasnews.com) — A Nacogdoches native, Kirsten Crump, is among 14 students completing Blinn College’s competitive Dental Hygiene Program and taking part in a May 2 pinning ceremony. Graduates now qualify for board exams, enter a strong job market, and have already provided significant free dental care to children through the program’s outreach.
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★ Featured events ★
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Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange →
Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange, 3813 NW Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches
10:00 am
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Fredonia - Field Day (Purple Pod)
Nacogdoches Independent School District 1326 S Fredonia St, Nacogdoches, TX 75964, USA
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Nacogdoches High School Scholarship Ceremony
Nacogdoches Independent School District 222 Vista Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965, USA
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ARPC 500-Meter Match May 2026 →
Angelina Rifle and Pistol Club, 1438 Rifle Rd, Pollok
9:00 am -
Fredonia - Graduation Day 1
Nacogdoches Independent School District, 1326 S Fredonia St, Nacogdoches
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Fredonia - Graduation Day 2
Nacogdoches Independent School District, 1326 S Fredonia St, Nacogdoches
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Fredonia - Graduation Day 3
Nacogdoches Independent School District, 1326 S Fredonia St, Nacogdoches
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Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange →
Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange, 3813 NW Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches
10:00 am
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SFA Chamber Connection →
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Etech 1903 Berry Dr. Nacogdoches Tx 75964
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Recharge Yoga
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Whole Again Counseling + Wellness, 1808 South St, Nacogdoches, TX 75964, USA
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Ribbon - cutting for Carnes Builders & Brazos Urethane
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce 2214 N. Pecan St
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Total Body Circuit
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Whole Again Counseling + Wellness, 1808 South St, Nacogdoches, TX 75964, USA
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Baby goat found off of Lone Star road.
Male white with brown spots. Please call 936-305-3064. (Nextdoor Lone Star Rd)
- Insomnia Cookies posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Nacogdoches. Apply here.
- Take 5 Oil Change posted a job opening for Oil Change Team Member - Shop#864 - 4715 N St in Nacogdoches. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nacogdoches here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lufkin
- Lufkin planning commission moves to update industrial zoning standards (kltv.com)
- Jose Salazar Jr. hurt after Hyundai struck GMC Sierra in Lufkin (accidentinjurynews.com)
- Big News for Lufkin Mall: A Sweet New Resident is Moving In (ksfa860.com)
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- Chamber Announces Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year (scttx.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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