Friday Update - 3-13-2026

FRIDAY UPDATE

MARCH 13, 2026

Community Happenings SFA WBB won the 2026 Southland Conference Tournament and will take part in the 2026 NCAA Tournament later this month. A date and opponent for the Ladyjacks will be determined on Sunday.

The Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo will be in town on March 26-28 at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center.

Upcoming Meetings City Council Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Parks Board Monday, March 23, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. - C.L Simon Recreation Center

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Azaleas are beginning to bloom across Nacogdoches a little earlier than in recent years. The team at SFA Gardens expects peak bloom to arrive next week, with the colorful displays likely lasting through early April.

Earlier this week, Visit Nacogdoches staff member Lauryn Pennington assisted with photography at several locations around town as part of our ongoing efforts to build Nacogdoches’ Texas Film Friendly portfolio. These images will help showcase the community as a potential filming destination.

We’re also excited to share that the Blueberry Bluegrass Concert in the Park will return on June 12th, the Friday before the Texas Blueberry Festival! This free, family-friendly event will take place at Festival Park from 7–10 pm. Stay tuned for more details as the date approaches.

Staff contact: Ashley Morgan CVB Director 936-564-7351

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Friday Update

Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

Staff contact: Ashley Morgan CVB Director 936-564-7351

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City of Nacogdoches

Friday Update Municipal Court Warrant Forgiveness Program The Nacogdoches Municipal Court is offering a warrant forgiveness program.

Through this program, all warrant fees will be removed when a citizen voluntarily contacts the court to pay a minimum of onehalf the total amount due and start a payment plan for the balance owed. Anyone that chooses to pay their fine and court costs in full will save an additional 20% off the fine amount. The court will also offer assistance to individuals that may not be able to pay half down or pay in full to work out an agreeable action plan. This program will be available February through April.

Anyone that comes to the court to resolve their outstanding warrants will be given safe harbor.

To take advantage of the warrant forgiveness program, please contact the court by telephone (936-559-2641), by email (mcourt@nactx.us), or visit the court in person at 217 W. Hospital St.

Staff contact: Judge Heather Watts Main Court Line 936-559-2641

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Friday Update Human Resources

Current Open Positions Airport - Lineman Community Services - Animal Services Attendant Community Services - Parks City Gardener Community Services - Part Time Parks Laborer Executive Director of Economic Development Planning & Zoning - Planning Coordinator Police - Police Officer Police - Police Recruit Public Works - Streets Equipment Operator II Public Works - Water Utilities Mechanic Public Works - Water Utilities Plant Operator or Trainee

To apply, visit https://nactx.applicantpro.com/jobs/ The City of Nacogdoches is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and promotes a drug and alcohol free workplace.

Staff contact: Lane Semien HR Manager 936-559-2527

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library AARP Tax Aid free tax preparation services at the library continue through April 8th. There are no age or income restrictions. Please call the library staff at 936-559-2970 to schedule your appointment.

Join our friends with the East Texas Herpetology Club on March 14th at 2pm for an afternoon of reptile fun!

Learn about and meet all kinds of reptiles, including snakes, skinks, and bearded dragons.

Join us for a lively, family-friendly celebration of traditional Irish music featuring Camino Real! This free performance blends vibrant tunes, soulful ballads, and irresistible rhythms that will have your toes tapping from the first note. This event takes place March 17th at 6:30 pm.

Staff contact: Mercedes Franks Public Library Manager 936-560-4441

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City of Nacogdoches

Friday Update Public Works Public Works crews are currently clearing the leaf route in zone 11 and the brush route in zone 13.

Citizens can still haul their brush and bagged lawn debris for unlimited free dumps to the City Landfill located at 4602 N.W. Stallings Dr., with their City of Nacogdoches issued water bill and ID/DL showing proof of residence.

Brush & Yard Waste Pickup • Tree limbs and brush shall be stacked on street right-of-ways, or within 3 to 6 feet of the curb or street. o Stacks shall not exceed 6'L X 4'W X 4'H and be limited to three piles. o The maximum diameter of the largest limb shall not exceed 12 inches in diameter. o Brush must be stacked in front of the residence that generated the brush. o Brush placed on vacant lots or in the streets will not be picked up. o Limbs should not extend into the roadway.

Bagged yard waste o Bagged yard waste collection is "ONLY" available for residential addresses. o Bagged yard waste shall be placed within ten feet of the edge of the roadway for collection.

Yard waste must be properly bagged. o The city will only collect 20 bags per residence per week. o Bagged Yard Waste may also be disposed of at the City landfill, for no charge, provided that the: -Resident provide current copy of water bill & drivers license as proof of residence.

Staff contact: Kim Garner-Rodgers Services Coordinator 936-559-2583

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Friday Update

TxDOT Update

Planning & Zoning

RAMP CLOSURE - Nacogdoches TxDOT has closed the southbound on-ramp from SH 7 to SL 224 in Nacogdoches will close on Thursday, Feb. 19 for the construction of a new ramp. The closure is expected to last one to two weeks. For an alternate route to US 59 S., take SH 7 to BU 59.

Upcoming Meetings: To view public hearing details, please visit the planning page at https://nactx.us/754/PlanningZoning for detailed information.

Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee The meeting agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and can be viewed here.

There are no meetings scheduled at this time.

Building Standards Commission The meeting agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and can be viewed here.

No meetings scheduled at this time.

Downtown Technical Advisory Committee The meeting agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and can be viewed here.

No meetings scheduled at this time.

The Planning Department is currently working with an appointed subcommittee, comprised of City Council members, Planning & Zoning Commissioners, and Zoning Board of Adjustment members, to update the city’s current zoning ordinance. To stay informed on the latest proposed changes related to development services, please visit our webpage here.

Staff contact: Case Opperman Dir. of Public Works/ City Engineer

936-559-2937

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Staff contact: Juan Pollette City Planner 936-559-2559

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Friday Update

Public Information Looking for the best way to receive timely alerts and updates about inclement weather or emergencies in Nacogdoches? Consider signing up for the NacWise alert system.

Register today to receive alerts and help keep your friends, family and neighbors informed by telling them to sign up as well.

Registration is completely free and takes less than five minutes.

Staff contact: Kevin Meyer Public Information Officer 936-559-2937

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City of Nacogdoches

Friday Update Recreation Department

The first Spring Fitness in the Park was a success. Participants enjoyed Chair exercise class and Pilates in the park last Saturday. This Saturday’s Fitness in the park will be pickleball at Banita Creek Park’s multi-use courts starting at 9:30am. All equipment will be provided.

Just show up and play!

Spring break camp was well attended this week. Summer camp is just around the corner. We have revamped our summer camp and will be able to accommodate more participants this year. Registration for Summer Camp will open May 1st.

Staff contact: Joy Palmer Recreation Supervisor 936-559-2936

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Parks Department Exciting Updates at Nacogdoches Dog Park!

The Nacogdoches Dog Park has undergone some fantastic improvements!

Expansion: The park has been enlarged, providing more space for our furry friends.

New Amenities: Expect new picnic tables, benches, and equipment to arrive in the coming weeks.

Updated Layout: The sides have been switched! The area that was once designated for small dogs is now the Large Dog side.

We’re thrilled to offer more room for both large and small dogs to run and play freely! Clear signs are available for easy identification of each side.

Staff contact: Tommy Stanley Parks Manager 936-559-2960

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Friday Update

Code Enforcement Community Cleanup Day As the Springtime approaches and Spring Cleaning nears, the City of Nacogdoches Code Enforcement would like to offer our help in the Mill Pond Community. We are sponsoring a “Clean Up” day, where you can get rid of your unwanted “Rubbish” items for absolutely “Free”.

We will have our roll off dumpsters set up in the park where you can just drive in and unload your items, as long as you have help for unloading.

Attached is a flyer with information. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.

Staff contact: Angela Sowell Code Enforcement Supervisor

936-559-2558

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City of Nacogdoches

Friday Update

Code Enforcement

Staff contact: Angela Sowell Code Enforcement Supervisor

936-559-2558

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