Friday Update 5-15-2026

FRIDAY UPDATE

MAY 15, 2026

Community Happenings The Nacogdoches County Expo Center will be hosting the Ability Strong Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. For more information on the event, click here.

Also taking place at the Expo Center this weekend is Keep Nacogdoches Beautiful’s annual tire recycling day! KNB will be on-site from 9:00 a.m to noon, or until 800 tires have been collected.

Residents may bring their unwanted tires for free disposal.

Upcoming Meetings City Council Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall

Main Street Advisory Board Monday, May 18, 2026 - 3:30 p.m. - City Hall

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Monday, May 18, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. - C.L. Simon Recreation Center

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau This week the CVB Board of Directors met for its regular scheduled Board Meeting.

Nac Snack Friday will be next Friday, May 22nd!

Join us on the Downtown Square for lunch from 11am-2pm.

May 22nd trucks: Smash & Pass Burgers Greek Bites Oma’s Wurst Haus White Farmhouse Baking Co. Swirl and Swig Revolution Road Wood Fired Pizza Full list of events can be found at visitnacogdoches.org/events

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

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Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

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

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Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

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

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Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities

Staff contact: Karen Hadnot City Secretary 936-559-2506

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Friday Update Human Resources

Current Open Positions Airport - Airport Manager Police - Recruit Police - Police Officer

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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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites Dennis White shares the story of the Hazle-White Building at the Lunch Hour Learn Series this week.

Attendees enjoyed hearing about the challenges, discoveries, craftsmanship, and vision involved in bringing this important historic structure back to life.

We would like to thank Dennis and Pam White for joining us and bring life back to a historic building in downtown Nacogdoches!

Save-the-Date: Hamilton Movie Sing-Along Thursday July 2nd “Wait for it...”

Save the date for a Hamilton Broadway Movie Sing-Along in celebration of America 250!

Join us on Thursday, July 2nd, at 6:00 PM at Zion Hill Baptist Church Historic Site for this free community event.

RSVP will open June 1st through eventbrite.com More information coming soon!

Lunch Hour Learn Series May 19th: Historic Restoration Grants Historic Preservation Officer Jessica Sowell will share information about Nacogdoches’ five historic districts and available historic restoration grants.

Property owners within the five historic districts, or those with individually designated historic properties, may be eligible to apply for funding assistance for exterior restoration work.

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

During the session, Jessica will discuss the historic districts, what is expected of property owners, and the resources available to help support exterior maintenance and preservation efforts.

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library Local high school graduates are invited to use the library’s steamer to get their graduation garb ready to go! It is selfserve and students under 18 should be assisted by their parent/guardian. Ask at the checkout desk.

Parents of children under 6 years old are reminded about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

Parents track the number of books they read with their children to earn prizes along their way to reaching their goal of reading 1,000 books before entering kindergarten. It’s easier than you think. Please ask for details at the library.

The last Citizenship Study Group class for the spring will be May 27th. Classes will resume the week of May 31st.

Classes are offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:30pm. There is no registrations requirement. For more information, contact library staff at 936-559-2970.

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 2 and the brush route in zone 15.

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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Police Department NPD Swears in Three New Officers On Tuesday, May 12th, County Judge Greg Sowell administered the oath of office to our three newest employees who recently graduated from the Angelina Police Academy.

These officers will now begin the Field Training Program, where they will continue developing the skills, experience, and professionalism necessary to prepare for the challenges law enforcement officers face every day while serving our community.

Please help us welcome: Officer Bobby Hudnall Officer Kristen Fuentes Officer Connor Harry We are proud to have them begin their law enforcement careers right here in the oldest town in Texas. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Staff contact: Brett Ayres Sgt. - Community Relations 936-559-2618

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Engineering/Public Works

Planning & Zoning

Construction of the 2026 Curb and Valley Gutter Project will begin on Monday, May 18, weatherpermitting, with curb replacement and valley gutter installations on Hollybrook Street and Cherrybrook Street. Work is expected to take a couple of days at each location once construction begins. Residents should use caution while driving through these areas and thru traffic should plan alternate routes, if possible.

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

See a map of the 2026 Curb and Valley Gutter Project on the following page.

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

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Staff contact: Juan Pollette City Planner 936-559-2559

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Staff contact: Case Opperman Dir. of Public Works/ City Engineer

936-559-2937

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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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Fire Department

Staff contact: Michael Brown Fire Chief 936-559-2547

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Friday Update Recreation Department

Summer is just around the corner. Summer camp registration is open and there are some spots still available. Gymnastics/Ninja Camp will be offered the first week of June, Rec Camp begins the second week. Click here to register.

Next Thursday, May 21st at 11am Recreation will be hosting Splashpad opening season parties at both Splashadoches and Temple Splashpad. Join us as we celebrate the splashpad openings.

Next Friday May 22nd will be Mill Pond’s new playground Grand Opening celebration.

Mark your Calendars for National Trails Day Saturday June 6th. In honor of this day recreation will be hosting a trail clean up day.

The Texas State Blueberry Festival is less than a month away. The Running of the Blueberries kicks off the festival with a 5K, 10K or 1mile. Registration is open. Click here to register.

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

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Friday Update Parks Department

Come join us at our summer opening celebrations at Temple Park Splashpad and Splashadoches at Maroney Park on Thursday, May 21! We will be celebrating at both Temple Park Splashpad (1100 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) and Splashadoches at Maroney Park (2110 Maroney Dr). Bring your sunscreen and beach towels, and kick off the summer with us!

Also join us for Mill Pond Park (1628 John St.) Playground Grand Opening Friday May 22nd at 11am.

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

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