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Kids Talk About God by Carey Kinsolving and Friends

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Carey Kinsolving
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What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “Knock, And It Will Be Opened To You”?
 
”I keep on asking my mom if I can play Nintendo, and she finally says yes,” says Clyde, 7.

Well, Clyde, there’s no doubt you’ve learned that persistence pays off. Your mother knows this, too. Give your mom a break, and apply that same persistence to things of God. You might be surprised at how much more rewarding it is.

“When you are dead, you are knocking on the door to get into heaven. When you ask to come in, the door will open,” says Connor, 6.

Jokes abound about Saint Peter examining credentials for entering the pearly gates. Some people believe in second chances such as reincarnation. Let’s see what the Bible says.

“And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation” (Hebrews 9:27-28).

Jesus died for our sins one time, and we have one life in which to decide whether we’ll trust him with our eternal destiny.

“Keep on trying hard, and you will receive everlasting life,” says Bruce, 11.

This is a common belief that appeals to our pride. Many things in this life are earned by persistent hard work. Eternal life is not one of them. The price is higher than anyone can pay. That’s why God sent the Lord Jesus to pay the price for us.

“If you keep asking Jesus into your heart, someday he will come,” says Sara, 8.

Sara, Jesus isn’t reluctant to impart his life to those who want it. Begging isn’t required. Jesus freely gives his eternal life to anyone who will “believe in him,” as John 3:16 so clearly states.

If our eternal destiny isn’t at stake here, why did Jesus command us to knock?

“If you pray for something, and God doesn’t answer it right away, he will answer you if you keep on praying,” says Gerald, 6.

When Jesus spoke of knocking, he also mentioned asking and seeking. To illustrate what he meant, Jesus asked, “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” (Matthew 7:11).

Even evil people give good gifts to their children. How much more does a good God give gifts to his children who ask? This is where persistence pays huge dividends. The key is to make sure you’re asking for the right things and persist in asking, seeking and knocking.

“Don’t quit following Jesus for one day. He will reward you,” says Grace, 10.

In the context of knocking, this is persistent prayer for the advance of God’s purpose and plan. We can pray boldly and confidently about many situations revealed in Scripture.

For example, we know it’s God’s will for Christians to pray for government leaders “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (I Timothy 2:2).

Think about this: Knocking on heaven’s door on behalf of our country and friends is a ministry to which every Christian is called.

Memorize this truth: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7).

Ask this question: Do you believe in the goodness of God so that you will persist in asking him for good things that glorify him?

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Kids Talk About God is designed for families to study the Bible together. Research shows that parents who study the Bible with their children give their character, faith and spiritual life a powerful boost. To receive Kids Talk About God three times a week in a free, email subscription, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org/email. 

Angelina College Athletics Weekly Update

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Gary Stallard
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Hey, sports fans,

We’re back, and we’re already seeing plenty of action. Our Roadrunner men’s basketball team hit the floor this past Wednesday and Saturday after the holiday break, and our baseball and softball teams are preparing to start their 2026 campaigns in just a few weeks. (I’m sending links to the schedules with this release.)

We are AC, and we’re ready to Run ‘Em.  

Here’s a quick rundown of the past week’s events, along with what’s coming up next: 

Roadrunner Basketball

The Roadrunners returned a little rusty from the break, dropping a 60-53 decision to Baton Rouge Community College on Wednesday in the team’s first game back on the floor. AC’s Daemon Ely finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds, and Clarence Payia added 10 points, but their efforts weren’t enough to pull out the win.

On Saturday against Paris Junior College, the ‘Runners fell to Paris Junior College in a tough 61-58 loss at Shands Gymnasium. Despite outrebounding the Dragons by a 41-15 margin, AC just couldn’t come up with the big plays needed down the stretch. Jordan Mathews scored 17 and Julius Crosby 16 for the Roadrunners.

AC (8-5, 2-3) will play at Panola College in Carthage at 7 p.m. on Wednesday before returning home on Saturday to face Tyler Junior College at 4 p.m. 

Lady Roadrunner Basketball Cancels Games

The Lady ‘Runner basketball team last played in AC’s 64-50 win over Western Gulf Collegiate back on Dec. 10, and while the ladies were chomping at the bit to get going again, the team will have to wait at least a few more days.

AC was forced to cancel games against McLennan Community College (Jan. 3), at Western Oklahoma State College (Jan. 5) and at Dallas College-Richland (Jan. 7). There are no plans to make up those contests.

The Lady ‘Runners (4-7) will open conference play on Saturday, Jan. 10 against Coastal Bend Community College as part of a women’s/men’s doubleheader at Shands Gymnasium. Game time is set for 2 p.m. 

AC Soccer’s Jory Named All-American

Angelina College men’s soccer Jhosua Jory recently earned NJCAA Division I 2nd Team All-American honors, capping his incredible freshman campaign. 

Jory, a product of Cinco Ranch High School in Houston, becomes the fifth Roadrunner soccer player in the past four years to receive All-American status, joining Kaito Ueki (2024), Omar Mora (2023), Jaheim Brown (2022) and Juan Lopez (2022). 

Earlier this year, Region XIV named Jory its Most Valuable Player while awarding him 1st Team All-Region honors. 

With his dazzling combination of speed and ball skills, Jory finished among league leaders in total points (23), goals (9) and assists (5). Those numbers were impressive, but Jory provided an all-time AC Soccer highlight when he nailed the last-second golden goal in AC’s thrilling 1-0, double-overtime win at Blinn College in the Gulf Coast South District Semifinals. With just five seconds before the teams would have headed to penalty kicks, Jory took a lob pass from teammate Kanta Maruyama and banged home the winner to set off a massive celebration. 

Jory also added a hat trick (and six total points) in AC’s 7-2 win at Louisiana State University-Eunice on Oct. 7. 

Jory has committed to play at Tulsa University. 

AC Baseball, Softball Schedules Are Available for Viewing

  Both the Roadrunner baseball and Lady Roadrunner softball teams are just a few weeks away from opening their Spring 2026 seasons. Both programs feature first-year head coaches (Jon Phillips with baseball and Kassie James with softball), and there’s excitement brewing for what is sure to be some exciting times on the diamonds.

The Roadrunner baseball team opens with a scrimmage at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall on Thursday, Jan. 22 (3 p.m.) before hosting the regular-season opener against Temple College in a doubleheader scheduled for a 1 p.m. start at Poland Stadium on the AC campus.

The Lady ‘Runner softball team will see its first action on Friday, Jan. 23 at Tyler Junior College in Tyler. The doubleheader is set for a 1 p.m. start. AC’s ladies won’t host their home opener until Wednesday, Feb. 4 when the Lady Roadrunners host Northeast Texas Community College in a doubleheader set for a 1 p.m. start at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus. 

Here are the links to the teams’ schedules: 

Roadrunner Baseball schedule: 

https://angelinaathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/schedule

Lady Roadrunner Softball schedule:

https://angelinaathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/schedule

Potential Schedule Changes:

As always in East Texas, the potential exists for schedule changes because of inclement weather. We try to put out the word as soon as we get it, but the quickest way to confirm game days and times is to visit the AC Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com) to view the most updated schedules. We’ll also send out word on social media (AC Athletics Facebook and Instagram, etc.), but the on-line schedule will always serve up the most recent updates. 

Live Streaming Reminder: 

All AC Athletics regular-season home games are live streamed on TSBN Sports (a free streaming service for fans), with most of the conference road games also available for streaming. (This does not include baseball and softball fall games, as those are not considered official games.)

Once TSBN posts its schedules, AC fans simply need to visit the AC Athletics web site, look at the scrolling schedule in the middle of the page and click the blue “Video” link. 

TSBN also offers an app great for smart phones, devices and smart TVs. (You’ve GOT to see those matches and games on the big screen.)

Reminder II: Admission to ALL Angelina College Athletics sporting events is free, as is the TSBN live streaming. Any other links offering streaming are scams.  

Reminder III: For the most current schedule updates (especially for potential weather issues) visit the official Angelina College Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com). Fans can also receive updates on the AC Athletics Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram pages. 

Upcoming schedules: 

Wednesday, January 7:

Roadrunner Basketball at Panola College, 7 p.m. in Carthage, TX.   

Saturday, January 10:

Lady Roadrunner Basketball vs. Coastal Bend CC, 2 p.m., Shands Gymnasium.

Roadrunner Basketball vs. Tyler Junior College, 4 p.m., Shands Gymnasium. 

For any other information, contact Sports Information Director Gary Stallard at gstallard@angelina.edu. 

We’ll see you at the games.

Gary Stallard
Email: gstallard@angelina.edu.
Phone: (936) 465-4614

Capitol Update: $1.4B Investment to Strengthen Rural Health Care in Deep East Texas

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Rep. Trent Ashby
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With the holidays officially behind us, I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year! As we turn the page on one year and begin another, we’re afforded a unique opportunity for new beginnings. Whether you commit to a New Year’s resolution or not, it’s my hope that we all take some time to consider ways to improve. In looking ahead to 2026, let’s make a renewed effort to enrich our own lives and the lives of others by lifting each other up and supporting one another in fulfilling our goals for the coming year.

With that, here’s an update from your State Capitol…

Capitol Update

This past week, Governor Abbott announced a historic $1.4 billion in federal funds headed to Texas to improve rural health care across our state. This massive investment was enabled by HR 1, also known as the Big Beautiful Bill, which passed in Congress last year. 

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will disperse the federal funds to support initiatives that recruit and retain rural health care workers through scholarships, relocation payments, and training programs; invest in improvements for telemedicine services; upgrade infrastructure in rural medical centers; and improve technological capacity and cybersecurity in rural hospitals and clinics. 

This investment comes at a critical time for health care in Deep East Texas. As we all know, rural health care providers in our region struggle daily to keep their doors open. Since the end of the regular session, I have been constantly engaged with the Health and Human Services Commission, encouraging them to fund critical health care programs throughout our region. I will continue to tirelessly advocate for those funds, especially now that we have received this federal assistance.  

In addition to the historic accomplishments the Legislature achieved this past session in bolstering rural health care through House Bills 18 and 3000, both of which I was proud to coauthor, this federal investment shows the continued dedication of our state and national leaders to ensuring that rural Texas can succeed and thrive. I want to thank President Trump, Senators Cornyn and Cruz, and Congressmen Babin, Luttrell, Moran, and Sessions for their work in ensuring this funding is directed to where it is needed most, for the benefit of rural Texans.

The mobile office is on the road again in January and our District Director will look forward to seeing you on the following dates in the following locations: January 7 at the San Augustine County Courthouse in San Augustine from 9:30-11:30 am; January 14 at the Polk County Commissioner’s Courtroom in Livingston from 9:30-11:30 am and the Tyler County Commissioner’s Courtroom in Woodville from 1:30-3:30 pm; January 21 at the Houston County Courthouse Annex in Crockett from 9:30 -11:30 am and the Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton from 1:30-3:30 pm.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office if we can help you in any way. My district office may be reached at (936) 634-2762, and our Capitol office at (512) 463-0508. Additionally, I welcome you to follow along on my Official Facebook Page, where I will post regular updates on what’s happening in your State Capitol and share information that could be useful to you and your family: https://www.facebook.com/RepTrentAshby/.

106th Annual Chamber Banquet & Meeting (Angelina County)

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Diana De Leon Bon
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January 2 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us for the 106th Annual Chamber Banquet & Meeting on January 29! Start the evening with a reception at 6 PM, followed by dinner and awards at 7 PM. Tables are $600, and individual seats are $60.

Reserve yours today by calling 936-634-6644 or online at bit.ly/ACBM-26.

Interested in sponsoring? Email Admin@LufkinTexas.org for details.

$60 per seat

Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce

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Pitser Garrison Convention Center

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City of Nacogdoches Addresses Erroneous Press Release Regarding HUD Housing Development

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Diana De Leon Bon
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NACOGDOCHES – The City of Nacogdoches was made aware of a supposed Nacogdoches Housing Authority press release circulating over the weekend that announces a U.S Department of Housing & Development (HUD) housing project in close proximity to Nacogdoches High School. The release stated that site clearing for the project was already underway and promoted a completion date in January of 2028. This report is false, and the City of Nacogdoches is currently investigating to determine the origin of the press release and the individual(s) responsible for creating it. No such project has been proposed for review or approval by the City of Nacogdoches within the Nacogdoches city boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction.

The City of Nacogdoches places a high value in public trust, transparency in its information sharing processes and utilization of official city platforms and trusted news media sources to keep citizens informed. 

2025 Weather Wrap Up

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Cary Sims
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With 2025 now in the rearview mirror, it’s worth taking a moment to look back at the weather that made it a unique year for East Texas.

Studying long-term averages can be misleading. Mark Twain famously warned us about lies and statistics – and while the quote isn’t fit to print here, the point stands. A year can look “average” on paper and still behave anything but average in your landscape or fields.

Total rainfall recorded at the Angelina County Airport (our official weather recording station) came in at 46.4 inches for the year. The 35-year average is 50.34 inches. At first glance, that puts 2025 only slightly below normal. However, like most years, that number hides the hard truth about when the rain actually fell.

The first eight months of the year were at or above normal rainfall. In fact, by the end of June, we were nearly eight inches ahead of average. July ran a little short, August was about normal, and then, starting September 1, the spigot shut off.

September is officially recorded at just 0.07 inches of rainfall. Much of October followed the same pattern, with only a few late-month showers offering limited relief. November was dry, and December was even drier, failing to reach a full inch of rain.

This sharp contrast had very different effects depending on who you were working with.

In home landscapes, irrigation systems that hadn’t been needed all year suddenly had to work overtime. I worked with one homeowner who didn’t turn on her sprinklers until September — and then had quite the water bill just to keep her plants alive.

For forage producers, hay production across Angelina County and much of East Texas was normal to well above normal through the growing season. Many producers harvested excellent first and second cuttings. In some cases, second and third cuttings were never harvested at all. Those hay cuttings were either grazed off or left standing because there was already more hay than needed.

So much hay was produced that some producers began feeding as early as October. While that may sound like a terrible decision, early feeding helped them utilize last year’s carryover hay in which they already had invested time and money. 

For hay producers and cattlemen enrolled in rainfall insurance programs, 2025 was an exceptional year. Strong forage production through summer followed by a sharp fall dry period created favorable conditions for both grazing and insurance payouts.

Temperature-wise, the year was remarkably unremarkable – and that’s a good thing.

Aside from a warm February and an unusually warm Christmas period, daily temperature data from the airport show that most of the year stayed within normal ranges. February did set a few high-temperature records, but the growing season itself was steady and forgiving. Notably, temperatures never reached 100 degrees all year.

For gardeners and agricultural producers alike, 2025 serves as a reminder that averages don’t tell the whole story. Timing matters. Distribution matters. And a year that looks ordinary on paper can behave very differently where it counts – in the pasture, the hayfield, and the landscape.

The Algorithmic Leader vs. The Anointed Leader: Leading with Soul in 2026

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Lee Allen Miller
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By Lee Allen Miller

If 2025 was the year AI “agents” finally moved from the lab to the payroll, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the Identity Crisis.

In my work as an AI strategist and energy consultant, I sit in boardrooms where the tension is palpable. We have algorithms that can predict market fluctuations in the Texas energy grid with terrifying accuracy. We have media distribution models that can personalize content down to the individual pixel. We have efficiency. We have speed. We have data.

But as we look ahead to the leadership landscape of 2026, I am convinced that the greatest competitive advantage isn’t found in your tech stack. It is found in your spirit.

In my book, Entrepreneurship God’s Way, I write extensively about the difference between driving results and leading people. As we step into a year where “artificial” intelligence becomes the baseline, the market is starving for something “authentic.”

Here is the thought-provoking reality for leaders this year: AI can process, but only a Spirit-led leader can discern.

The Trap of “Synthetic Stewardship”

The temptation for 2026 is to let the tools do the thinking. It’s easy to confuse stewardship with automation. We think, “If I can automate this decision, I am being a good steward of my time.”

But biblical stewardship is not just about efficiency; it is about responsibility.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

Note that it doesn’t say, “Lean on your predictive analytics.” Data provides a map of the past and a probability of the future. Faith provides the moral compass for the now.

When we abdicate our decision-making entirely to logic or algorithms, we remove the “God factor”- that moment where the numbers say “stop,” but the Spirit says “go.” Think of Gideon. The data said his army was too small. God said it was just right. An AI consultant would have advised Gideon to retreat; a faith-driven leader knows when to stand.

Three Anchors for Leadership in 2026

If you want to lead effectively in this high-tech era, you need to anchor yourself in timeless truths. Here is what I am telling my clients – from energy executives to non-profit boards – about surviving and thriving this year.

1. Humility is the New “Disruption”

In a world of loud personal brands and automated content generation, humility is the ultimate disruptor. As I’ve written before, humility isn’t thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.

  • The AI Approach: Optimizes for self-preservation and metric growth.
  • The Kingdom Approach: Optimizes for service. Jesus washed feet. In 2026, “washing feet” might look like taking the blame when the algorithm gets it right but the ethics feel wrong. It means valuing your people over your processes.

2. Discernment Over Data

We are drowning in information but starving for wisdom. AI gives you knowledge (the “what”). Leadership requires wisdom (the “why”).

  • You need to ask: Just because we can replace this department with a bot, should we?
  • Does this decision honor the dignity of the people God has entrusted to me?
  • Kingdom leadership requires a pause – a “Selah” moment – to invite the Holy Spirit into the boardroom.

3. Resilience Through Purpose

The energy sector taught me that grids fail when they lack redundancy. Leadership fails when it lacks a foundation. The speed of change in 2026 will burn out any leader whose primary motivation is profit. It is simply too exhausting to chase the wind.

  • Resilience comes from knowing your assignment. When you view your business as a ministry – a way to serve your community and glorify God – you gain a “supernatural durability” that market trends cannot shake.
The Challenge: High Tech, High Touch, High Faith

As we navigate 2026, do not run from the technology. Use the AI. Optimize the grid. Streamline the media. I love these tools; they are gifts that can amplify our impact.

But remember this: Algorithms cannot care. They cannot love your employees. They cannot pray for your clients. They cannot sense the moral weight of a decision.

That is your job.

This year, refuse to become an “Algorithmic Leader” – predictable, programmed, and profit-driven. Be an “Anointed Leader” – guided by wisdom, fueled by faith, and ready to do business God’s Way.

Your Next Step:

Take an audit of your last three major business decisions. Did you make them based solely on the data, or did you pause to seek wisdom? This week, schedule a 30-minute “Selah” meeting with no agenda other than to pray over your strategic plan for Q1.

Kids Talk About God by Carey Kinsolving and Friends

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Carey Kinsolving
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How Do You Entertain an Angel?
 
”Make sure the house is clean and a pot of potatoes is in the oven,” says Alex, 6.

I’m sure Idaho potato farmers will be glad to know that spuds are finally getting the respect they deserve. Alex, you were probably thinking of their white, fluffy texture when you selected potatoes as the cuisine of choice for celestial visitors.

The Bible speaks of instances where people entertained strangers who were really angels in human form (Genesis 18, 19 & Hebrews 13:2).

When an angel comes to visit, get out those dancing shoes, says Anissa, 7: “I would dance and dance until I had no more dances to do. Then I would sing the angel’s favorite song.”

King David danced before the ark when it was brought into Jerusalem. His wife was embarrassed, but David didn’t care because he loved the Lord.

“I would let the angel stay the night with me and let him sleep in my bed,” says Erica, 9. “I would sleep on the floor. I would let him watch whatever show he would like even if I didn’t like it. I would ask him, ‘What is it like in heaven? Is it pretty or fun? What is God like?’”

Once I had the humbling experience of discovering that a couple had given me their beautiful master bedroom while they slept in an unfinished room on the floor. Their act of love ministered more to me than the talk I gave at their church.

If there were an etiquette book on entertaining angels, Adrienne’s advice would be on page one: “If you treat everybody with kindness and hospitality, you will please God even if it is not an angel.”

Advice from Jennifer, 11, would also make page one: “If someone is in need and needs help, we should help them. We need to treat people like angels like the way Jesus did.”

I commend Adrienne and Jennifer for grasping the real meaning of the Bible’s statement, “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels” (Hebrews 13:2). Entertain in this case means to show hospitality.

I know a Christian couple whose door is always open. Don’t call ahead. Just drop in and see them. Is it any wonder that the Davis family is blessed with many friends? “A man who has friends must himself be friendly,” says Proverbs 18:24.

Although few can be sure if they have ever encountered an angel, we know from the Bible that angels are watching.

Rebecca, 10, is aware of her angelic audience when she says: “I think when you sing and glorify God, the angels like to listen, too. But they love it when you tell people about Jesus.”

Boy, do they love it! The Bible says, “There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10).

Angels rejoice when people (sinners) change their thinking about the way they relate to God. Don’t depend on your own efforts to earn something for which you can’t pay. Accept God’s free gift of eternal life by believing in his Son. The Apostle Paul calls this “repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21).

Think about this: Every Christian can serve as a hospitality minister.

Memorize this truth: Hebrews 13:2 previously quoted.

Ask this question: How would your world change if you treated everyone like they were messengers from heaven?

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Kids Talk About God is designed for families to study the Bible together. Research shows that parents who study the Bible with their children give their character, faith and spiritual life a powerful boost. To receive Kids Talk About God three times a week in a free, email subscription, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org/email. 

Film Screening at Zion Hill: Raise Your Head Up, A Documentary and Photo Exhibit by Richard Orton

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Diana De Leon Bon
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February 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

The City of Nacogdoches Historic Sites

Zion Hill Baptist Church

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Nacogdoches Beefsteak Dinner 2026

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Diana De Leon Bon
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January 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

Mast Hall

31 E. Main St.
Nacogdoches, TX 75961 United States + Google Map

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