Friday Update 3-20-2026

FRIDAY UPDATE

MARCH 20, 2026

Community Happenings SFA’s Big Event is taking place on Saturday, March 21. The annual event sees student volunteers from SFA spread out into the community to complete projects for local residents, including painting, yardwork, cleaning, window washing and more.

The Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo will be in town on March 26-28 at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center.

Upcoming Meetings City Council Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, April 21, 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 This week Visit Nacogdoches visited and toured Wild Spring Dunes, the new destination golf course opening in Mt. Enterprise this Fall. Wild Spring Dunes is expected to make a substantial impact on Nacogdoches tourism and economic development.

Last week Visit Nacogdoches hosted a welcome party at Aperitivo for the MidSouth Horn Workshop, a conference at SFA that brought musicians from all over the country to Nacogdoches from March 12th-14th.

Azalea season is going strong despite the cold snap last week! We've had great visitor numbers all week.

The first Nac Snack Friday of 2026 will happen next Friday, March 27th!

We're excited to welcome the following trucks for lunch on the square from 11am2pm or sold out!

Greek Bites Oma’s Wurst Haus Shali’s Indian Kitchen on Wheels Reed’s Fish n More

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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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 Community Services - Animal Services Attendant Community Services - Parks City Gardener Community Services - P/T Parks Laborer Community Services - P/T Recreation Assistant Community Services - P/T Historic Sites Museum Assistant Executive Director of Economic Development Police - Police Officer Police - Police Recruit Public Works - Sanitation Collection Driver Public Works - Streets Laborer Public Works - Utility Construction Laborer Public Works - Water Utilities Maintenance Mechanic Public Works - Water Utilities Plan Operator or Trainee

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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Animal Services Nacogdoches Animal Services will be closed to the public on Thursday, March 26 for staff development. Animal Control Officers will be responding to emergency calls as needed.

See all of our available pets here!

Staff contact: Theresa Jordan Animal Services Manager 936-569-2821

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Nacogdoches Main Street Downtown Sip Around Winners After a month of sipping, scoring, and exploring downtown, the results are in!

Best Alcoholic Drink The Madhatter Distillery Average Rating: 4.87 Best Non-Alcoholic Drink Aperitivo Café and Gelato Average Rating: 4.83 A special shoutout to the bartender at Madhatter, Maddison Bailey and the barista at Aperitivo,Emma Zwick behind these creations — make sure to congratulate them when you stop by!

By the Numbers: • 230+ ratings submitted • 11 participating locations • 13 featured drinks • $2,300+ in tracked Sip Around Drink sales!

That’s a whole lot of support for our local businesses!

Thank you to everyone who participated, tried something new, and supported downtown along the way.

Our Nacogdoches Wine Swirl ticket winner has been contacted and is excited to join us on April 11!

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites Preservation: Durst-Taylor House Front Porch Preservation work continues across our historic sites as we care for the spaces that connect our community to its past. This week, work focused on the front porch of the Durst Taylor House.

The railing and steps have been restored, improving both safety and the overall appearance of the home.

For nearly 200 years, this porch has looked out over La Calle del Norte, or North Street, witnessing the changing rhythms of Nacogdoches. When giving tours, we often invite visitors to imagine sitting on the porch and watching the world pass by, from horses and wagons to early automobiles and now modern vehicles traveling the same historic road.

Leaders of Tomorrow tour Nacogdoches Historic Sites This past Tuesday, students from Leadership Tomorrow through the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce visited several historic sites, including the Durst-Taylor House, downtown Nacogdoches, Oak Grove Cemetery, Zion Hill, and the grounds of the Sterne-Hoya House.

During their visit, we shared the history of Nacogdoches while highlighting the important role museums play in enriching the lives of residents and supporting tourism within the community.

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.

Camino Real Folk Band performed to a crowd of about 80 people this past St. Patrick’s Day. They played a beautiful selection of Irish tunes.

Library staff was invited to speak to the students enrolled in the Christian Women’s Job Corp. Participants learned about the services available at the library. The library staff welcomes invitations for speaking engagements.

To set up a visit, please contact the library staff at 936-559-2970.

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 21 and the brush route 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

NIGHT PAVING - Nacogdoches Nighttime paving operations on US 59 Business (BU 59)/North Street in Nacogdoches will resume on Sunday, March 22.

This is a continuation of the mill-and-inlay project that began in 2025 when BU 59 between State Highway 21 (SH 21) and State Loop 224 (SL 224) was repaved.

Work during this phase will occur between SH 21/Main Street and SL 224/N. Stallings Drive during night hours to minimize traffic disruptions. Read more https://ow.ly/o1Ew50Yv2cQ

Upcoming Meetings: To view public hearing details, please visit the planning page at https://nactx.us/754/PlanningZoning for detailed information.

Planning & Zoning Commission 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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Friday Update Recreation Department

This Saturday’s Fitness in the park will be Tai Chi at 9:30am and Zumba at 10am at Banita Creek Park. Free mini-class! Join us and see what it’s all about!

Tomorrow’s volleyball mindset class is totally full! Players will learn how to get their head in the game and be mentally ready for the spring volleyball season.

Summer camp is just around the corner. We have revamped our summer camp and will be able to accommodate more participants this year. Registration for Summer Camp will open May 1st.

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

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Parks Department Join us for a Community Clean Up Day on Saturday at Mill Pond Park from 8:00 a.m to noon!

There are multiple ways to participate - join us to clean up trash and beautify Mill Pond Park or you can bring unwanted household items for disposal including trash, furniture, appliances and tires (limit 4 passenger tires) to beautify your property!

Items not accepted: hazardous materials, paint, batteries and oil.

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

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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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