The Nine Flags Christmas Parade will take place this Saturday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. As a special addition to this year ’ s parade, the Budweiser Clydesdales will be marching in the parade.
SFA Football will host Abilene Christian in an FCS playoff matchup in Nacogdoches on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. and tickets can be purchased here.
Upcoming Meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission
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, 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
It's a big weekend in Nacogdoches! Throughout the week, visitors can view the Budweiser Clydesdales at the Nacogdoches County Exposition and Civic Center.
Saturday brings a full slate of festive activities. The Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative Winter Workshop, A Merry Market on Main, Jingle Jams on the Square, and the Nine Flags Lighted Christmas Parade all fill downtown with seasonal cheer.
Also on Saturday, Nacogdoches hosts its first non–opening round FCS playoff game since 1989. Kickoff is at 1 pm at Homer Bryce Stadium.
For a full list of events and details, go to https://www.visitnacogdoches.org/nineflags-christmas-festival
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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.
Nacogdoches
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.
A Very Victorian Christmas Dinner
Tickets are now on sale for the Very Victorian Christmas Dinner on Friday, December 12th, at 6:30 PM at Zion Hill Historic Site.
Enjoy Victorian dance lessons, holiday crafts, a traditional multi-course meal, and live string music. Dress in Victorian attire for a chance to win the Best Dressed Contest.
Tickets are $50 per person and available online at eventbrite.com or in person at Zion Hill.
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Friends of the Library volunteers wrapped children’s books that will be given away at the Books from Santa program on December 22. This is the second year that the library has given away children’s books in time for Christmas.
Citizenship Class News! This week three former students came by to share the news they successfully completed all their requirements for the naturalization exam. The family, originally from Bangladesh, drove each week from Garrison for several weeks to attend class! The class meets every Wednesday from 5-6pm.
Library staff will offer a class on using Google Sheets to budget and plan for their holiday shopping. The class is December 11 at 5:30pm. Please register on eventbrite.com.
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Library staff will offer a FAFSA Workshop on December 10 at 6:45pm. The event is for students attending college the 2026-2027 school year. Please register on eventbrite.com. th
Public Works
Public Works crews are currently clearing the leaf route in zone 5 and brush in zone 13.
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.
Public Information
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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, December 8, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall
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.
