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FRIDAY UPDATE

JANUARY 16, 2026

Community Happenings Residents who wish to file an application for the City of Nacogdoches General Election ballot may do so from now until February 13.

The election, scheduled for May 2, 2026, will fill the expiring terms for the Southeast Ward and Southwest Ward Council Member positions. For more information, click here.

Upcoming Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, February 9, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Monday, March 9, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, February 19, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed) City Council Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Historic Landmark Preservation Committee Monday, February 2, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall Parks Board Monday, January 26, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. - C.L Simon Recreation Center

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

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

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Friday Update Human Resources

Current Open Positions Animal Services- Animal Control Supervisor Animal Services- Animal Services Assistant Executive Director of Economic Development Historic Sites- Part-Time Museum Assistant Information Technology- Jr. Systems Administrator Parks- Part-Time Laborer Police- Communications Dispatcher Police- Police Officer Police- Police Recruit Public Works- Sanitation Collection Driver Utility Construction- Laborer

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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Animal Services Add a new set of paws to your crew during our dog adoption event from January 20th to 23rd! Adoption fees are sponsored by HSNC for dogs in our large kennels during this time!

It is with a bittersweet spirit that we recognize Animal Services Manager Theresa Jordan as she works her final week at the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter. Theresa joined the City in August of 2013 and was promoted to manager in 2014. During her tenure she has overseen numerous improvements to the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter and has seen over 8,000 pets adopted out to new homes during that period. Theresa and her staff have dealt with all sorts of different situations and species during her tenure, including countless rabbits, ferrets, potbelly pigs, horses/ponies, goats, rooster/chickens, 1 racing pigeon (with a counterfeit band, how intriguing!), possums, raccoons, foxes, vultures and more.

We wish Theresa the best in the next step in her journey and thank her for her years of service and dedication to Nacogdoches and all the animals within it.

See all of our available pets here!

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

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Friday Update Animal Services

Add a new set of paws to your crew during our dog adoption event from January 20th to 23rd! Adoption fees are sponsored by HSNC for dogs in our large kennels during this time!

See all of our available pets here!

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

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Nacogdoches Main Street Downtown Sip Around Nacogdoches Main Street is excited to launch the first-ever Downtown Sip Around—a month-long competition spotlighting specialty drinks crafted by downtown restaurants. From mocktails to cocktails, each stop on the Sip Around will feature a unique beverage for guests to try and rate.

Modeled after the popular Brick Street Burger Battle, this new event invites the community to sip, support local, and vote for their favorites. Stay tuned for participating locations and voting details!

Nacogdoches Wine Swirl Mark your calendars—Wine Swirl 2026 is set for Saturday, April 11 in Downtown Nacogdoches! This year’s theme is Red, Wine & Blue, celebrating local flavor with a patriotic twist.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 13, and include wine samples, shopping, and bites from local restaurants. Stay tuned for ticket links and event details as we get closer to one of Main Street’s signature spring events!

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites HISTORY TALK AT ZION HILL NEXT TUESDAY: The Life and History of Antonio Margil: Lecture & Q&A with Father George Elliott Join us for a historic talk exploring the life and legacy of Padre Antonio Margil and his lasting influence on Nacogdoches' history. While many in the community recognize Margil’s name, this program offers a closer look at who he was and why his story matters to the region's history.

This program is free and open to the public, with no registration required.

Texas History Field Trips 7th grade students from McMichael Middle School visited the Nacogdoches Historic Sites. Some students visited before the holidays and then due to weather, the remaining students toured in early January.

The students toured the Durst-Taylor House and Oak Grove Cemetery along with other historic sites around the downtown area.

Historic Preservation The Gazebo at the Sterne-Hoya house is being restored this week. In addition to enhancing the beauty of the grounds, the gazebo references a similar structure Adolphus Sterne mentioned in his gardens.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library Copies of this year’s Big Read book, Fuzz by Mary Roach have arrived.

They are available for pickup during regular library hours. Events begin in February.

The main Big Read event will be the keynote panel discussion with SFA professors, Dr. Kidd and Dr. Kwiatkowski. Both have done extensive research in biology and environmental issues. That event will be February 24th.

Library staff visited the Margie Chumbley Academy for Success Library twice this week. In collaboration with Ms. Tanner, English teacher at the school, the library will make monthly visits so that students may access more books. At this week’s visit, staff had the pleasure of seeing on the students participate in her graduation walk!

Appointments are being taken for the AARP Tax Aid sessions. There are no age or income restrictions. AARP volunteers will prepare and submit your tax return free. Call the library staff at 936-559-2970 to schedule your appointment.

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

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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 leaf route in zone 2 and brush in zone 17.

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

Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, February 9, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Monday, March 9, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall

Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, February 19, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall 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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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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Fire Department Do you or anyone you know need some assistance during times of an emergency event? The state of Texas presents the STEAR program. The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community. Texas communities use the registry information in different ways.

Registering yourself in the STEAR registry DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive a specific service during an emergency. Available services will vary by community.

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

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Friday Update Recreation Department

Spring sport registration has begun. Registration has begun for spring adult softball, adult soccer and youth volleyball.

Our annual Kid Fish event held at Lakeside Park is next Saturday, January 24th 9am-12pm. This is a free kid’s fishing tournament for ages 1-16. No need to pre register, just catch a fish and have it weighed to be entered. Prizes are given away at noon. Participants must provide their own fishing gear and bait and must be present to win. All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants are eligible to win in 1 of the following categories: First Fish caught by a Boy, First Fish caught by a Girl, Largest Trout, Smallest Trout, and Heaviest Five Fish Stringer in appropriate age division and Largest Any Species. Age Divisions are 1 - 8 years and 9 - 16 years.

Please do not release dead or injured fish into the pond. No fishing license is required during the event. The Fire Department will be grilling sausages and HeadStart will be joining.

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

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Parks Department We, and our friends at Cunningham Recreation and Crosswinds Construction, are so excited that installation of the new Mill Pond Playground has started!

This project is made possible through the 2024 Nacogdoches Bond — thank you to our incredible community for your support! We can't wait to see you enjoy it!

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

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