Alive After Five hosted by Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors (Nacogdoches County)
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 5400 North St.
You are invited to join Alive After Five!

All Chamber members are entered in a $900 cash prize drawing – but you must be present to win.

Enjoy live music, refreshments and chances to win door prizes at The Chamber’s monthly business-after-hours event.

Cheers with The Chamber (Angelina County)
2026-01-15 17:30 - 20:00 | 902 Hill St., Lufkin, 902 Hill, Lufkin, United States
Join us Thursday, January 15 at 5:30 PM for the first Cheers with the Chamber of the year, hosted by Parkwood in the Pines.

Cheers with the Chamber is a great opportunity for networking and building connections within the community. It is also a wonderful way for Chamber Investors to showcase their business and all that they have to offer.

We will see you there!

VFW Bingo (Sabine County)
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 and 5 more dates | VFW Post 10351 in Hemphill, TX
Join us for a fun-filled Bingo Night at the VFW Hall in Hemphill! Enjoy an evening of friendly competition, great company, and the chance to win.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Location:
VFW Post 10351
3049 TX-184, Hemphill, TX 75948, USA
Date and Time Information:
Every Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm

Nacogdoches History Talk: The Life of Father Margil, Presented by Father George Elliott
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Zion Hill Baptist Church
The City of Nacogdoches Historic Sites will host a history talk examining the life and legacy of Antonio Margil de Jesús and his connection to early Nacogdoches. The talk will be presented by Father George Elliott, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Nacogdoches. The program will take place on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, located at 324 North Lanana Street.

Father Margil was a Spanish Catholic missionary in Nacogdoches, and this program will explore his life and the impact of his work on the city’s early history. While many in Nacogdoches are familiar with the name Margil, this talk will offer a closer look at who he was, why he came to the area, and how his presence fits into the broader historical story of the community.

The year 2026 marks the 300th anniversary of Antonio Margil’s death in 1726, making this program a timely opportunity to reflect on his place in Nacogdoches history and the Spanish colonial period in East Texas.

One of the most recognizable locations associated with Margil, known as The Eyes of Father Margil, is located nearby along the Lanana Creek Trail, just a short distance from Zion Hill. The proximity of this site provides a meaningful geographic connection between the talk’s location and the early history being discussed.

This program is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. The talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit nactx.us/historicsites or call 936-560-4441.

Fourth Friday Luncheon (Nacogdoches County)
2026-01-23 12:00 - 15:00 | The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center
The Chamber’s monthly membership meeting.

Big changes to the tax code are here. Are you ready?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces substantial updates for individuals and business owners—some beneficial, some limiting, and all potentially impactful.

Polly Etta Sunda (pictured) will be highlighting key provisions that could affect your 2025 tax return, from:

New income-based deduction caps

Permanent bonus depreciation

Updated rules on tips, overtime, and R&D.

Click to register or call 936-560-5533.

Fees/Admission

$30/Chamber members $35/non membersRegistration due by noon, Tuesday, Jan. 21

Contact Information

936-560-5533Send Email

Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner 2026
2026-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Mast Hall, 31 E. Main St., Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Nacogdoches, TX — Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into an unforgettable night of food, fun, and community spirit at the 2026 Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner! This lively and rowdy tradition returns on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, at 7:00 pm at Mast Hall in downtown Nacogdoches.

The Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner is more than just a meal—it’s a celebration of camaraderie and history, all in support of a great cause. Proceeds from this boisterous event will go directly toward the continued care and preservation of Zion Hill Baptist Church, a treasured piece of our town’s heritage. Your participation helps keep this historic landmark thriving for future generations.Expect hearty portions of delicious beef, BBQ, beer, and plenty of opportunities to laugh, cheer, and make memories with friends old and new. The event will also feature the renowned “Dirtiest Apron Contest” and an exciting Hot Sauce Contest. Leave the fancy stuff at home—this is a night to let loose and enjoy!Tickets for the Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner are $50 (tables of eight are $400) and can be purchased online at eventbrite.com, or in person with cash or check at the Nacogdoches Visitors Center (200 E. Main St.), the C.L. Simon Recreation Center (1112 North St.), or at Zion Hill (324 N. Lanana St.).For more information, please visit natx.us/historicsites, email historicsites@nactx.us, or call 936-560-4441. The Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner is presented by Nacogdoches Historic Sites and the Nacogdoches County Historical Foundation.

Karaoke at the American Legion (Nacogdoches County)
2026-02-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | 1000 Brazos St. Crockett, TX
How are your pipes? Do you enjoy singing? You need to check out Karaoke night at the American Legion!
When: 1st Sunday night of every month @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: 1000 Brazos St. Crockett, TX

Film Screening at Zion Hill: Raise Your Head Up, A Documentary and Photo Exhibit by Richard Orton
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Zion Hill Baptist Church
Nacogdoches Historic Sites will host a special film screening of Raise Your Head Up, a documentary by Richard Orton, on Friday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Zion Hill Baptist Church Historic Site, located at 324 North Lanana Street. The screening will include an introduction by Orton, followed by a Q&A session with the filmmaker.Raise Your Head Up is the result of decades of research and relationship building. The documentary explores the history and legacy of freedom colonies in East Texas, communities established by formerly enslaved African Americans after Emancipation. The film began with Orton’s first visit in 1988 to the Freedom Colony of County Line in northwest Nacogdoches County, where he began documenting the Upshaw family and learning about the community’s history.“In the beginning, my only objective was to satisfy my curiosity, enjoy the family, and make photographs that represented who they are,” said Orton. “After many years, that work led to a book, a traveling photo exhibit, and eventually to meeting descendants from other freedom colonies. Learning their histories and forming those relationships ultimately led to the creation of this film.”In conjunction with the film screening, the photo exhibit, The Upshaws of County Line, will be on display in the Zion Hill gallery beginning February 11. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular operating hours.The exhibit was originally developed by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and builds upon Orton’s book, The Upshaws of County Line: An American Family, published in 2014.The film screening and exhibit are presented in partnership with Nacogdoches Historic Sites, the Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative, the African American Heritage Project, Friends of the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts, the Summerlee Foundation, and Alex and Suzanne Labry.

The film screening is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Registration is available through Eventbrite.com. Anyone needing assistance with registration may call 936 560 4441.For more information about the film and exhibit, visit nactx.us/historicsites, email historic sites at nactx.us, or call 936-560-4441.

Angelina Beautiful/Clean Announces 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day
2026-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Texas
Lufkin, Texas — Angelina Beautiful/Clean (AB/C) invites Deep East Texas residents to safely clean out their garages, sheds, and under-the-sink storage areas at the 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The free collection event will take place at the City of Lufkin Solid Waste/Recycling Center, 500 Southpark Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

This event is intended for households only and is not open to businesses.

What Residents Can Bring:

• Household cleaning supplies

• Aerosols, paints, and solvents

• Gasoline and diesel fuel

• Antifreeze and motor oil

• Pool chemicals

• Batteries

• Fertilizers

• Latex and oil-based paints and stains

• Pesticides

• White goods

Items Not Accepted:

• TVs and monitors

• Biohazardous waste or medical needles

• Radioactive material

• Smoke detectors

• Ammunition or explosives

• Air conditioning units

• Tires

• Fire extinguishers

The event provides residents with a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of hazardous materials that should never be placed in regular trash or poured down drains. While the event is free, cash, check, and card donations to ABC are warmly welcomed to help support future community cleanup and beautification efforts.

Household Hazardous Waste Day is made possible in part through a grant from the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), along with generous support from Lockheed Martin, the City of Lufkin, Angelina County, and CMC Recycling. The event is also supported by donations from businesses and citizens across Deep East Texas.

Angelina Beautiful/Clean encourages all residents to take advantage of this opportunity to protect their homes, their community, and the environment. For more information and a full list of accpted materials, please visit www.angelinabeautifulclean.com, email abclean2025@gmail.com, or call (936) 632-5326

Alive After Five (Nacogdoches County)
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:30 | 4920 NE Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965-1254, United States
Alive After Five is a come-and-go reception hosted by a Chamber member offering excellent business networking opportunities in a casual atmosphere.

﻿Bring guests and business cards and make new contacts!

All Chamber members are entered in a cash prize drawing, but you must be present to win!

Sponsored by NMC Health NetworkBeverages sponsored by: R&K DistributorsFood catered by: NMC onsite dietary services.

Dancing with The Dinos (Angelina County)
2026-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Pitser Garrison Convention Center
Something BIG is coming in 2026! The Naranjo Museum annual fundraising gala, Dancing with Dinos is scheduled for Friday, March 27 starting at 6:00pm at the beautiful Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin. The 2026 theme is “Carnivale!”

For ages 21+Tickets and Tables are on sale now!Individual tickets are $75Tables with seating for 8 are $700Sponsorships are available

To purchase tickets for this event, please call the Naranjo Museum at: 936-639-3466or visit: https://naranjomuseum.org/support/dancing-with-dinos-gala/

Color Me Drug-Free: An Obstacle Challenge Course
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Boys & Girls Club, 909 South Angelina Blvd, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
On Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the Angelina County Drug-Free All Stars will host Color MeDrug-Free: An Obstacle Challenge Course to encourage students to live a healthy, substance-free life. Participants will go through a fun obstacle course — and yes, color will be flying as students are marked drug-free! All participants will receive a free white t-shirt to wear during the event, and free swag will be given out while supplies last. Join us at the Boys & Girls Club of Lufkin field on Saturday, March 28. For more information about this free event or how to register, contact The Coalition at 936-634-9308 or follow @TheCoalition936 on social media.

Legendary Actor Dennis Quaid and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to Speak on Panel in Nacogdoches on April 10
2026-04-10 07:30 - 10:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Actor Dennis Quaid and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick will be speaking at the Lone Star Legislative Summit presented by Citizens 1st Bank on Friday, April 10, at 7:30 a.m. in Nacogdoches. This marquee event will offer an unprecedented opportunity to peek behind the curtains of one of Texas’s most impactful industries, the film industry, and its economic impact on not only East Texas, but the entire state. Dennis Quaid said, “I’m looking forward to joining Lt. Governor Patrick for this important discussion on Texas’s future and the effort to make the Lone Star State the country’s film capital. From here in East Texas to the Rio Grande Valley, Panhandle, and everywhere in between, Texas has unlimited potential and countless opportunities for growth. I look forward to discussing those opportunities at the Lone Star Legislative Summit.”

“One of my top priorities is ensuring Texas remains the best state in the union by creating jobs and driving economic growth. Texas is becoming a film industry leader. Fort Worth is now a major production hub, and in Midlothian, ‘The Chosen’ turned Texas into Ancient Israel, creating 1,000 jobs in the process.”— Lt. Governor Dan Patrick

“I’m looking forward to joining Lt. Governor Patrick for this important discussion on Texas’s future and the effort to make the Lone Star State the country’s film capital. From here in East Texas to the Rio Grande Valley, Panhandle, and everywhere in between, Texas has unlimited potential and countless opportunities for growth. I look forward to discussing those opportunities at the Lone Star Legislative Summit.”— Dennis Quaid

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick stated that, “One of my top priorities is ensuring Texas remains the best state in the union by creating jobs and driving economic growth. Texas is becoming a film industry leader. Fort Worth is now a major production hub, and in Midlothian, ‘The Chosen’ turned Texas into Ancient Israel, creating 1,000 jobs in the process. On April 10th at Lone Star Legislative Summit, I’ll be interviewing legendary Texas actor Dennis Quaid on his career and the Texas film industry.” The morning panel between Dennis Quaid and Lt. Governor Patrick is open to members of the media. Along with the breakfast event sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, panel discussions and a luncheon with U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions and U.S. Congressman Nathaniel Moran are in the lineup of activities during the rest of the summit. Panel discussions are: • Media Madness. Lone Star Lens: Texas Politics Unfiltered. • Rooted in Education. Rising in Workforce. • The Next Drop: Planning for Texas’ Water Future. The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce has held the biennial two-day summit starting in 2006 with the purpose of connecting lawmakers with community leaders so that real issues affecting East Texas can be discussed in an open, non-partisan forum. The goal is simple, set the stage for state and federal representation to have access as much information as possible to support the making of good law. For more about the legislative summit, call (936) 560-5533 or click here for online registration.

Outlaw Outdoor Tournament 2026 (Jasper County)
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Umphrey Pavilion
Complete Outlaw Team Series of The Year Standings:https://fishoutlawoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-OOY.pdf

Tournament Rules can be found here:https://fishoutlawoutdoors.com/2026outlawteamseriesrules/

Free-Couples Dance Lessons (Polk County)
2026-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Polk County VFW Post 8568, US Hwy 190 West, Livingston Polk, Texas, 4951, United States
Weekly on Tuesdays from 6 PM-8:30 PM
