Friday Update 2-20-26

FRIDAY UPDATE

FEBRUARY 20, 2026

Community Happenings Early voting is now open and will remain open through February 23-27. Voting sites will be open from 7:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. each day.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved SFA’s new strategic plan, campus master plan and a $70 million residence hall project. Read more about the campus master plan by clicking here.

The SFA men’s basketball team will play its final two home games of the season on Saturday, February 21 and Monday, February 23.

Saturday’s tilt against Nicholls at 5:00 p.m. will also be Senior day for the Lumberjacks.

Upcoming Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, March 9, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall City Council Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Parks Board Monday, March 23, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. - C.L Simon Recreation Center

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Last week's Nac at Night: Galentine's Edition was a successful event! A crowd gathered at Red House Winery for a showing of 10 Things I Hate About You. Special thanks to Visit Nac staff Natalee Dunn and Lauryn Pennington, plus our intern Makenna Burkhalter for putting on a great event!

Next week, Director Ashley Morgan will present a program on Tourism Happenings at the Nacogdoches Rotary Club on Wednesday.

For a full list of events this weekend and beyond, go to visitnacogdoches.org/events

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

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

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Friday Update Municipal Court Warrant Forgiveness Program The Nacogdoches Municipal Court is offering a warrant forgiveness program.

Through this program, all warrant fees will be removed when a citizen voluntarily contacts the court to pay a minimum of onehalf the total amount due and start a payment plan for the balance owed. Anyone that chooses to pay their fine and court costs in full will save an additional 20% off the fine amount. The court will also offer assistance to individuals that may not be able to pay half down or pay in full to work out an agreeable action plan. This program will be available February through April.

Anyone that comes to the court to resolve their outstanding warrants will be given safe harbor.

To take advantage of the warrant forgiveness program, please contact the court by telephone (936-559-2641), by email (mcourt@nactx.us), or visit the court in person at 217 W. Hospital St.

Staff contact: Judge Heather Watts Main Court Line 936-559-2641

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Friday Update Human Resources

Current Open Positions Airport - Lineman Community Services - Parks City Gardener Community Services - P/T Parks Laborer Community Services - P/T Recreation Assistant Community Services - P/T Recreation Athletic Assistant Executive Director of Economic Development Planning & Zoning - Planning Coordinator

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 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 Robinsons Photo Collection: Presentation at Zion Hill presented by Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. Join us to learn about the preservation of the Robinson’s Studio photographic collection, featuring portraits, weddings, businesses, buildings, and Stephen F. Austin State University images dating from the 1950s through the 1980s.

With a generous grant from the Charles and Lois Marie Bright Foundation and with the assistance of Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc., the East Texas Research Center has made significant strides in preserving this important collection.

This event is presented by Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. It is free and open to the public.

Homeschool Hop Days in Lufkin and Nacogdoches Museums and cultural sites in Lufkin and Nacogdoches are once again partnering to welcome homeschool families for Homeschool Hop Days this March.

Homeschool Hops are designated days when participating museums and historic sites open their doors to homeschool families, with many locations offering hands-on crafts, activities, and educational experiences.

Lufkin’s Homeschool Hop Day will take place on Tuesday, March 2, with Nacogdoches’ Homeschool Hop Day following on Thursday, March 5.

Families are encouraged to visit multiple sites throughout the day to explore a wide range of learning opportunities.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library AARP Tax Aid free tax preparation services at the library continue through April 8th. There are no age or income restrictions. Please call the library staff at 936-559-2970 to schedule your appointment.

The keynote panel discussion for the book, Fuzz by Mary Roach will be February 24th at 5:30pm. Visit eventbrite.com to register. SFASU Professors John Kidd and Matthew Kwiatkowski will lead the discussion.

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 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

TxDOT Update

Planning & Zoning

RAMP CLOSURE - Nacogdoches TxDOT has closed the southbound on-ramp from SH 7 to SL 224 in Nacogdoches will close on Thursday, Feb. 19 for the construction of a new ramp. The closure is expected to last one to two weeks. For an alternate route to US 59 S., take SH 7 to BU 59.

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, March 9, 2025 - 5:00 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

936-559-2937

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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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Code Enforcement Community Cleanup Day As the Springtime approaches and Spring Cleaning nears, the City of Nacogdoches Code Enforcement would like to offer our help in the Mill Pond Community. We are sponsoring a “Clean Up” day, where you can get rid of your unwanted “Rubbish” items for absolutely “Free”.

We will have our roll off dumpsters set up in the park where you can just drive in and unload your items, as long as you have help for unloading.

Attached is a flyer with information. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.

Staff contact: Angela Sowell Code Enforcement Supervisor

936-559-2558

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Code Enforcement

Staff contact: Angela Sowell Code Enforcement Supervisor

936-559-2558

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