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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 15December 23 . th rd
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 22 at 5:30pm. Please register through eventbrite.com.
