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FRIDAY UPDATE

JULY 25, 2025

Community Happenings A blood drive in honor of local resident Mason Tutt is scheduled at the C.L. Simon Recreation Center on Saturday, July 26th from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mason is currently receiving treatment for Leukemia at Texas Children’s Hospital, which include platelets and other transfusions. Mason’s dad, Spencer, is a patrol officer with the Nacogdoches Police Department. Mason and his family are thankful for the support of the Nacogdoches community! If you would like to sign up to give blood, there are still a few spots available. Sign up here today!

City Council

Upcoming Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, August 11, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall City Council Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. -City Hall Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Historic Landmark Preservation Committee Monday, August 4, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Monday, July 28th, 2025 - 4:00pm - C.L. Simon Recreation Center

City Council will be conducting Boards and Commission interviews on July 30 & 31. www.nactx.us | 936-559-2500

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau CVB staff is busy with SFA orientation! Staff is giving two tours of Nacogodches to incoming freshman, transfer students, and their families at 8:30 am and 3:30 pm. Staff are also set up at the SFA Resource Fair to greet visitors and pass out information on Friday.

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

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

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Friday Update Human Resources

Current Open Positions Administration- Part Time Executive Assistant to the City Manager Parks- Equipment Operator I Parks- Parks Supervisor Police- Communications Dispatcher Streets- Laborer Water Utilities- Maintenance Mechanic 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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Nacogdoches Main Street Brick Street Burger Battle Returns September 12th Mark your calendars—our annual Brick Street Burger Battle kicks off Friday, September 12th! Downtown restaurants will once again serve up their best burger creations in this five-week friendly competition, and we can’t wait to see what’s on the menu this year.

We’re now accepting sponsors for this year’s event! If you're interested in supporting one of Nacogdoches’ most delicious downtown traditions, contact the Main Street Office at mainstreet@nactx.us or 936-559-2562.

Wine Dinner at Red House Winery – July 28th Join Red House Winery on Sunday, July 28th at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of thoughtfully paired wine and food at 108 E. Pilar Street.

Enjoy a delicious night filled with flavorful dishes, fine wines, and great company in the heart of downtown. It’s the perfect way to wind down the weekend—reserve your seat and savor the experience!

Stay tuned for more details about the 2025 Burger Battle—and get ready to eat local!

Cut & Light with Big Sky Cigars – July 26th Join Nacogdoches Cigar Co. on Friday, July 26th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for Cut & Light featuring Brad from Big Sky Cigars.

Enjoy an evening of premium cigars, great food, cold drinks, and even better company at 325 E. Main Street. Whether you're a seasoned cigar enthusiast or just looking for a laid-back night downtown, this event is the perfect way to kick off the weekend.

Make plans to stop by and enjoy the atmosphere!

Staff contact: Tori Huddleston Main Street Manager 936-559-2562

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Staff contact: Tori Huddleston Main Street Manager 936-559-2562

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites Gary Pinkerton Author Talk Friday, August 1st at Zion Hill Join us Friday, August 1 at 3:30 PM at Zion Hill for Contraband Culture in Nacogdoches, a free talk by historian Gary Pinkerton on early trade, migration, and smuggling in Spanish Texas. Book signing and Q&A to follow.

Celebrating the 193rd Anniversary of the Battle of Nacogdoches Sunday, August 3rd Join us Sunday, August 3 at 3:00 p.m. behind the Charles Bright Visitor Center for a ceremony marking the 193rd Anniversary of the Battle of Nacogdoches. The event includes a historical presentation, monument rededication, and recognition of those who fought in this pivotal early step toward Texas independence.

Texas Folklife to host Musical event at Zion Hill August 21st & 22nd Join Texas Folklife for Bridging Borders— Music, Memory & Culture, a free two-night celebration of Gulf Coast music and heritage, August 21–22 at 7 PM at Zion Hill Historic Site. Enjoy conversations, live performances by Rockin’ Dopsie Jr., Jesse Lége, and more, plus food from Merci’s World Cuisine. Sponsored by the Laura Jane Musser Foundation.

Staff contact: Veronica Amoe Historic Sites Manager 936-560-4441

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library A Clothing & Seed Swap will take place on Saturday, July 26th from 1:00-3:00pm.

The community is encouraged to bring gently used clothing and plants or seeds.

Clothing may be brought Friday, July 25th from 6:00-6:30pm or Saturday beginning at 10am until the doors open for the event. You never know what you’ll find and your no-longer needed clothes might be just what someone else needs!

The event is free and no registration is required. For more information, please call 936-559-2970.

The last official week of the Color Our World Summer Reading & Program series ends with a Harry Potter-themed Birthday Party on Saturday, August 2nd from 1:003:00pm. The event is for all ages and the winners of the summer reading will be announced. The last day to log books or program attendance is August 1st. Prizes and supplies have been sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, Junior Forum of Nacogdoches, Friends of the Nacogdoches Library, Susu’s Popcorn and Dilla’s Quesadillas.

Other activities for the last week of Color Our World include Super Tuesday: Wildlife on the Move, Techo Tuesday, Mocktails, and Citizenship Class. All program details are available on the library’s website at nactx.us/library.

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

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Friday Update Public Works Public Works crews are currently clearing the brush route in zones 5 and zone 6.

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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Police Department Operation Slowdown is happening now!

The Nacogdoches Police Department is participating in Operation Slowdown, a statewide enforcement effort supported by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). From July 18 to August 3, 2025, our officers will be increasing patrols and focusing on speed enforcement throughout the city.

Our goal: reduce dangerous driving and prevent crashes before they happen.

Speeding is one of the leading causes of serious and fatal crashes in Texas.

Every mile over the speed limit increases the risk to you, your passengers, and everyone around you.

This enforcement effort is about protecting our community. Our officers will be actively monitoring for speeders and unsafe driving behaviors in high-traffic areas. We’re committed to keeping our roads—and our families —safe.

Let’s work together, Nacogdoches.

Slow down. Buckle up. Arrive alive.

Staff contact: Brett Ayres Sgt. - Community Relations 936-559-2618

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Fire Department Training Notice Starting tonight and into early next week Nacogdoches Fire & Rescue will be conducting multiple training sessions at East College Cafeteria at SFA from around 6-10 PM. Emergency vehicles should not impede traffic as they will be stationed on the South side of the old cafeteria. This is not an emergency and should be similar to the trainings conducted at the Forestry Building earlier this year.

We want to say thank you to Stephen F. Austin State University for allowing us to once again conduct this invaluable training! Having the opportunity to work together as a team in a non-emergency setting allows us to improve our strategies for when the time actually comes. We always appreciate your cooperation and enthusiasm in helping us be a better fire department for you and the rest of our community.

Staff contact: Michael Brown Fire Chief 936-559-2547

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Friday Update Public Information To receive the timeliest updates on severe weather situations affecting Nacogdoches, residents are encouraged to sign up for the NacWise alert system by navigating to nacwise.com and following the prompts online. Residents may also register by phone by calling 936-715-3322.

City of Nacogdoches Introduces Chatbot The City of Nacogdoches is proud to offer a new and proactive way to get the information they need about city offices, programs and services via a Chatbot on the city’s main page, www.nactx.us. Simply click the little robot icon in the bottom right corner of the page and ask it anything. Our chatbot will comb the website and find you an answer within seconds, provide you with an answer and be ready for follow up questions. It’s a great way to get information in real time and at your leisure without needing to make a phone call. We encourage our residents to give the Chatbot a try and see if it can be of service to you!

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

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Engineering

Planning & Zoning

Construction of the 2025 Street Paving Project will begin on Wednesday, July 30 with milling of existing asphalt on W. Starr Avenue, weather permitting.

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

Local traffic will be accommodated.

However, thru traffic should utilize alternate routes for the duration of this construction.

Planning & Zoning Commission ● Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ● Monday, September 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustment ● Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (if needed) 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

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

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

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Recreation Department Twirling camp is next week July 28th31st. Registration is available for ages 318 until the first day of camp July 28th.

Ages 3-10 camp time is 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Ages 11-18 camp time is 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Parents are invited to watch a special performance on the last day! A baton is required.

Next week is the last week of Recreation Camp. The last ninja camp will be August 4th-8th (no rec camp). Ninja camp still has a few spots available.

Next Friday is the first Flashback Fitness class! Kickboxing Fitness will be Friday August 1st starting at 5:30pm. This class is free, just register.

Girls youth volleyball last day of regular registration will be August 10th.

Volunteer coaches are needed for this activity. Girls ages 7-14 (birth year) or volunteer coaches can register here.

Fall adult coed softball registration is open. Teams can register here.

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

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

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Code Enforcement The City of Nacogdoches Code Enforcement Staff has witnessed many of the Lawn Maintenance Companies blowing grass clippings into the City Streets.

This is a friendly reminder to some & to serve notice to any New Lawn Care Business, that this is a violation of our City Ordinance: Section 82-6 Acts declared trespasses or nuisance, for the act of permitting the Disposal of Lawn Debris onto public property.

While doing yard work, please do not blow or direct grass clippings, leaves or debris into any city street or public storm drain. This is dangerous, a traffic safety issue, and the debris contributes to the clogging of city storm water drain systems.

Please see ordinance as stated below: Sec. 82-6. - Acts declared trespasses or nuisances.

The following acts by any person are hereby declared to be unlawful as trespasses or public nuisances: (1) Placing, depositing, dumping or throwing, or permitting or causing to be placed, deposited, thrown, or to remain, any garbage, refuse, dead animals, building wastes, or any other discarded materials on any of the following property: a. Public or private property outside of any house, apartment or building in the city, unless the same has been deposited in accordance with the provisions of this article. b. Lots or land, vacant or occupied. c. Any gutter, street, sidewalk, parkway, driveway, curb, alley or any other public property.

(2) Permitting any garbage or refuse to remain on private property, or on streets or other property in the vicinity. The person occupying the property shall collect and dispose of any such garbage or refuse that is on the property or on streets or other property in the vicinity of his business, regardless of the means by which such garbage or refuse came to occupy the property.

(3) Causing or permitting to be or to remain in or upon any premises, public or private, any garbage, or animal, vegetable, or mineral matter, or any composition or residue thereof, that is in an unsanitary condition or injurious to public health or that emanates offensive or obnoxious odors.

4) Permitting containers, bottles, tires, grass, or other vegetation to grow or to remain on lots or land, vacant or occupied, or upon any abutting sidewalk, curb or street, so as to become offensive or emanate offensive or obnoxious odors, or become a breeding place for flies or insects, or become in any way injurious to the public health.

Staff contact: Angela Sowell Code Enforcement Supervisor

936-559-2558

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Animal Services National Clear the Shelters Month begins August 1st! If you are looking for a new fur baby, come choose one of our awesome animals and help get every baby here into a new home. The Humane Society of Nacogdoches County (HSNC) is sponsoring fees on all approved adoptions from August 1st-16th. All adopters will receive the normal voucher for low cost spay or neuter.

See all of our available pets here! www.nactx.us | 936-559-2500

Staff contact: Theresa Jordan Animal Services Manager 936-569-2821