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Stack of colorful children's picture books with a mug resting on top
Date: October 14, 2026
Date: Oct 14
Time: 10:30 AM
Town: Cleveland
County: Liberty
Category: Family

A morning story time for young children built around picture books, silly songs and a few giggles. Held at the Cleveland public library. Registration is requested because space is limited.

Stack of colorful children's picture books with a mug resting on top
Date: October 14, 2026
Date: Oct 14
Time: 10:00 AM
Town: Nacogdoches
County: Nacogdoches
Category: Family

A weekly early literacy program for young children at the Nacogdoches Public Library. Kids hear stories read aloud and take part in songs and simple activities that build reading skills. Free and open to families, no registration required.

Surgical instruments laid out on a blue drape
Date: October 14, 2026
Date: Oct 14
Time: 5:30 PM
Town: Lufkin
County: Angelina
Category: Community

Angelina College’s October information session for the Surgical Technology program. Topics include prerequisites, the application process, and what to expect during clinical rotations. Questions welcome.

An adult helping a student work through a lesson at a table
Date: October 14, 2026
Date: Oct 14
Time: 4:00 PM
Town: Nacogdoches
County: Nacogdoches
Category: Family

Free afternoon math tutoring for students at the Nacogdoches Public Library. Drop in during the session for one on one help with homework and math skills.

Waving United States flag
Date: October 14, 2026
Date: Oct 14
Time: 5:30 PM
Town: Nacogdoches
County: Nacogdoches
Category: Community

The Nacogdoches Public Library hosts a free evening citizenship class for adults preparing for the naturalization process. Sessions run about an hour in the library meeting space. No cost to attend.

San Jacinto County Commissioners Court meeting banner
Date: October 14, 2026
Date: Oct 14
Time: 9:00 AM
Town: Coldspring
County: San Jacinto
Category: Community

The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court holds a regular business meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., according to the county’s 2026 Commissioners Court schedule.

Details may change - confirm with the organizer via the official link.

Children working on a craft project at a classroom table
Date: October 15, 2026
Date: Oct 15
Time: 10:30 AM
Town: Cleveland
County: Liberty
Category: Family

A weekly gathering for homeschool families in Cleveland and the surrounding Liberty County area. Kids get a hands-on learning activity and parents get a chance to compare notes. Registration is requested.

A teenager reaching for a book on a library shelf
Date: October 15, 2026
Date: Oct 15
Time: 5:00 PM
Town: Huntsville
County: Walker
Category: Family

A weekly after-school hour set aside for teens at the Huntsville Public Library. It is a low-key space to hang out, work on activities and spend time with other kids the same age. Free, and no sign-up required.

Stack of old English-Spanish dictionaries on a table against a warm wall
Date: October 15, 2026
Date: Oct 15
Time: 5:30 PM
Town: Huntsville
County: Walker
Category: Community

Free Spanish instruction for adults at every level, held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the library’s Nash Board Room. Materials are provided and class size is capped at 15, so registration is required. Call the library’s adult services desk to reserve a seat.

Small hand-painted watercolor cards spread across a light wooden table
Date: October 15, 2026
Date: Oct 15
Time: 10:30 AM
Town: Huntsville
County: Walker
Category: Arts

A drop-in art session where participants make small trading-card-sized original pieces and swap them with others in the room. It is a friendly, low-pressure format that works whether or not you think of yourself as an artist. Free and held in the Staggs Community Room.

Trinity City Council meeting banner
Date: October 15, 2026
Date: Oct 15
Time: 6:00 PM
Town: Trinity
County: Trinity
Category: Community

The Trinity City Council holds its regular monthly meeting at City Hall. As of September 2026 the council meets on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and the agenda is posted in advance.

Nine-banded armadillo foraging in green grass
Date: October 15, 2026
Date: Oct 15
Time: 2:00 PM
Town: Jasper
County: Jasper
Category: Family

Learn about the nine-banded armadillo, the only shelled mammal in the United States and a common sight along park roads at dusk. A ranger covers how armadillos dig, what they eat, and why they turn up where they do. A quick, family-friendly stop.

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