Friday Update 11-7-2025

FRIDAY UPDATE

NOVEMBER 7, 2025

Community Happenings Check out the Merry Christmas Market event downtown today and tomorrow to get your holiday shopping done ahead of time while supporting local vendors!

The Loblolly Model Train Display will be holding a special Veterans Day Open House event. Come see our large model train display on Friday or Saturday from 10-6:00 p.m, or on Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, November 10, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Monday, December 8, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Monday, January 12, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 4:00 p.m - City Hall (if needed) Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed) Thursday, January 15, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed) Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Monday, November 17, 2025 - 4:00 p.m - C.L Simon Recreation Center

City Council Tuesday, November 18 , 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Yesterday, the Visit Nacogdoches team attended the Destinations Texas Regional Conference in Bryan, Texas, where they connected with fellow tourism professionals and participated in a variety of educational sessions.

This weekend is packed with exciting events, including the Merry Christmas Market, the Veterans Day Parade, and plenty of live music throughout town!

Check out the attached What’s Happening flyers or visit our website event calendar for a full list of upcoming activities and details. www.visitnacogdoches.org/events

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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Water Utilities

Staff contact: Jacqueline Ramos Environmental Coor.

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Friday Update Human Resources

Current Open Positions Executive Director of Economic Development Police- Police Officer Police- Police Recruit

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

Nacogdoches Main Street

Merry Christmas Market – November 7–8 Downtown Nacogdoches businesses will transform into a festive holiday destination during the Merry Christmas Market, a two-day open house event featuring extended shopping hours, decorated storefronts, and a chance to win one of our downtown gift baskets.

Brendyn’s BBQ Named Best Downtown Business (Under 50,000 Population at Texas Downtown’s Awards Brendyn's BBQ just won Best Downtown Business (Under 50,000 Population) at the 2025Texas Downtown President’s Awards in Waco!

Hosted by Texas Downtown, the President’s Awards program celebrates outstanding projects, places, and people that keep Texas downtowns thriving.

From food truck to local favorite, Brendyn’s BBQ become a recognized hotspot drawing BBQ lovers from near and far to Nacogdoches.

Congrats to Brendyn and the team — y’all earned it!

Event Hours: November 7 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

November 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Shoppers who spend $25 or more at a participating business will receive a giveaway ticket to enter the drawing.

Completed tickets can be dropped in ballot boxes located at the check out at participating businesses. Two winners will be drawn live on Facebook the following week.

Whether you’re getting a head start on holiday shopping or simply enjoying the atmosphere, it’s the perfect weekend to experience downtown at its most festive.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites We had a wonderful evening at the Zion Hill Exhibit Meet & Greet!

Congregation members and community guests joined us to share their stories, memories, and feedback for the upcoming Zion Hill History Exhibit. The team from Exhibit Concepts introduced themselves, answered questions, and discussed the vision for how Zion Hill’s remarkable history will be shared inside the restored church.

It was an evening filled with conversation, reflection, and community spirit — a reminder of how deeply Zion Hill continues to connect generations of families in Nacogdoches.

If you weren’t able to attend, there’s still an opportunity to share your input! The exhibit feedback stations will be available during the Gospel Festival this Sunday, and community members are invited to participate before and after the event.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library The Día de los Muertos Festival was a success. Several City departments assisted with the event, including Parks, Recreation, Engineering, Public Works, Police, and Fire. Volunteers from KNB and Junior Forum were also instrumental in keeping things running smoothly throughout the event. Attendance estimates will be available late next week.

The library welcomed new assistant library manager, Matthew Temple.

Matthew comes from the Kilgore College Library.

The library was one stop on the Homeschool Hop trail. The library showcased some of its collection to homeschool families.

Another student in the library’s Citizenship Study Group class successfully completed the interview and test for naturalization. Esteban attended the weekly class for almost a year before taking his exam on October 16th. The library congratulates Esteban on his hard work!

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 7 and brush in zone 2.

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

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Engineering

Planning & Zoning

TxDOT continues to make progress on the evaluation of detailed applications submitted from communities across the state for TxDOT’s 2025 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Call for Projects. The Public Transportation Division (PTN) is on schedule for the November 13th Texas Transportation Commission Meeting. They will email all project sponsors the approved minute order (MO) with a list of awarded projects once the MO is signed after the commission meeting.

The City submitted two (2) project applications for funding under this program in the Spring - a sidewalk on South Street and an Active Transportation Plan on North Street.

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, November 10, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Monday, December 8, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Monday, January 12, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall

Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 4:00 p.m - City Hall (if needed) Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed) Thursday, January 15, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (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

936-559-2937

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

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Engineering/Public Works

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

936-559-2937

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Recreation Department This week’s Fall Craft Days were a hit! The next Fall Craft Day will be November 14th.

Winter Basketball league’s evaluation day was well attended. Teams for the winter youth basketball league are being made and practices will begin November 10th.

Volunteer coaches still needed for girls 79 and 10-14 age groups.

Next week, November 4th new classes will begin at the Recreation Center. We are proud to now host a Chair Exercise class for anyone with mobility issues and a Pilates Class.

Fall Craft Fall Craft Days Days

Join us for a free, come-and-go craft time!

Follow the directions to make a fall themed craft to take home with you. All materials will be provided.

9:30 - 11:30am Recreation Center - Art Room October

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Winter Camps are coming up! Mark your calendars for winter mini-camps December 22nd and 23rd and December 29th and 30th. Registration will open November 3rd.

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

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Parks Department Parks Crews were at Ritchie Street Park on Friday to plant eight trees donated by Garden Capital of Texas and Keep Nac Beautiful in celebration of Texas Arbor Day. A total of five longleaf pine and three Mexican Plum trees were planted and will grow next to the all-abilities playground there at the park.

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

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