Friday Update 12-12-2025

FRIDAY UPDATE

DECEMBER 12, 2025

Community Happenings The 2025 Nine Flags Christmas Parade was a rousing success, with a record crowd that packed downtown Nacogdoches. Thanks to Nacogdoches PD for providing effective traffic flow relief following the parade.

SFA Football faces Montana State tonight in the FCS Quarterfinals in Bozeman, Montana at 8:02 p.m. Watch on ESPN or listen live at Q107.7 to support the Lumberjacks!

Upcoming Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, January 12, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed) Thursday, January 15, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed) Thursday, February 19, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall City Council Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Main Street Advisory Board Monday, December 15, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau This past weekend, the Nine Flags Christmas Festival brought an estimated 13,000 visitors to Downtown Nacogdoches! Visit Nacogdoches also hosted two Houston-based travel influencers from This World of Adventure, who spent the holiday weekend exploring and showcasing Nacogdoches to their audience, helping highlight our town as a festive, must-visit holiday destination.

Additionally, the CVB held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 12th.

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

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Friday Update Human Resources

Current Open Positions Executive Director of Economic Development Police- Communications Dispatcher Police- Police Officer Police- Police Recruit Sanitation Collection- Laborer 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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Nacogdoches Main Street Main Street Christmas Movie Nights Fridays, December 5 & 19 | 6:30 p.m.

CVB Stage – 200 block of Pilar Street Join us downtown for two festive movie nights under the stars!

December 5: The Santa Clause December 19: The Polar Express Enjoy free popcorn, hot chocolate, and sweet treats while cozying up with your favorite Christmas classics.

Stocking Stuffer Stroll December 19 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

December 20 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Participating Downtown Businesses Celebrate the final weekend before Christmas with the Stocking Stuffer Stroll —a two-day shopping event filled with holiday deals, festive storefronts, and surprise giveaways.

Shoppers will receive a free branded stocking at their first participating stop with purchase, then collect a new treat at each additional store where they make a purchase. It’s the perfect way to finish your gift list, support local, and enjoy the magic of downtown Nacogdoches dressed up for the season.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites Loblolly Model Train Display Open The Loblolly Model Train Display is back at the Nacogdoches Railroad Depot, brought to life each year by George Ellis and J.R. This annual holiday favorite draws hundreds of visitors, and this year’s display has already welcomed some early guests— the Antique Automobile Club of America Louisiana Chapter.

The display opens this Friday and will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. through December 14th.

Admission is free and open to all. Young visitors can also enjoy the popular Loblolly Scavenger Hunt as they explore the scenes.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library Citizenship Class News! The Citizenship Class will now be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm. Students may attend one or both classes. Classes resume January 5th. No registration is needed.

The library will once again offer a Holiday Gift Wrapping Station. Basic wrapping supplies, donated by community members, will be available at the library. Whether helping to stretch family budgets or helping parents surprise the gifts “from Santa,” the library is here for you! The station will be open December 15th December 23rd.

The last installment of the Dinner Conversation Series is Your Digital Legacy. This class focuses on protecting your digital accounts and helps you plan, with your family, how to access your information after your death. The free class is December 22nd at 5:30pm. Please register through eventbrite.com.

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 20 and brush in zone 20.

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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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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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, January 12, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed) Thursday, January 15, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed) 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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Recreation Department Fall craft days resumed this week. Today’s last Fall Craft Day was a success, participants made ornaments.

Winter youth basketball league will have their first games tomorrow Saturday, December 13th. Coed, 7-8 boys, 7-9 girls and 10-14 girls will play at the Recreation Center. Boys ages 9-10 & 11-14 will play at Beall gym.

Winter Camps are coming up fast! There are still some spots left for the camps.

Registration will remain open until full or the first day of camp, whichever comes first.

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

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