Friday Update 7-10-2026

FRIDAY UPDATE

JULY 10, 2026

Community Happenings Catch the Nacogdoches Niners in action at home against the Fort Scott Dragoons from July 10-12 at Pilgrim’s Park. Games begin at 7 p.m. each evening.

July is National Parks & Recreation Month! Follow our Nacogdoches Parks & Recreation Facebook page to see stories about the Power of Play, Community, Nature, Connection, Belonging, and WellBeing right here in Nacogdoches.

Upcoming Meetings City Council Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Planning and Zoning Thursday, July 13, 2026 – 5:30 PM - City Hall

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Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Visit Nacogdoches has continued welcoming incoming SFA students and their families during SFA Orientation by tabling at orientation events and providing guided bus tours of Nacogdoches to showcase all the community has to offer.

We also recently launched our new Nac Summer Sips series, which takes place every Friday in July and August from 12–5 pm. The series features rotating local drink vendors on the downtown square, giving both visitors and residents another reason to explore downtown throughout the summer.

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

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City of Nacogdoches

Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

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

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Human Resources

Current Open Positions Police - Police Officer Police - Police Recruit Public Works - Operations Manager Public Works - Water Utilities Plant 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

View all available pets here!

Staff contact: Andrea Sparks Animal Services Manager 936-560-5011

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Nacogdoches Main Street Star Spangled Storefronts Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Star-Spangled Storefronts!

Downtown businesses will decorate their windows with patriotic displays throughout July, and the community will vote for their favorites. Explore downtown, enjoy the creativity, and help choose the winners.

Voting takes place July 1st - 31st Winners announced August 4th Brick Street Burger Battle The Brick Street Burger Battle returns this fall, bringing another season of one-of-akind burgers and friendly competition to Downtown Nacogdoches.

From September 11 through October 25, participating restaurants will serve specialty burgers created just for the challenge. Customers will rate each restaurant they visit and help decide who will earn the title of 2026 Burger Battle Champion.

Participating restaurants will be announced soon!

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library The library’s summer reading programs continue with outreach programs and partnerships. The library celebrated a special America 250 Storytime at local coffee shop, Dilly Dally. Dozens of people attended this outdoor event.

Library staff also held an America 250 Paint Party for adults. The event was a lot of fun and was featured on KTRETV. The Nacogdoches County Humane Society also presented its first installment of the Remarkable Creatures series. Each Friday in July, they will bring animals for the community to learn about. This week’s event featured reptiles.

Staff contact: Mercedes Franks Public Library Manager 936-560-4441

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library The library will host a special ribbon cutting ceremony for its new parent workstation. This is a collaboration between SFASU’s Family-Friendly Initiative for a grant from Better Together Nacogdoches. Everyone is welcome to the event on July 15th at 11am. Attendees will also see the other changes in the children’s department.

The library will also participate in a live webinar featuring Paleontologist Dr. Aki Watanabe. Audiences will get to ask about dinosaurs, new discoveries, and ask about being a paleontologist. The event is July 15th at 12:30pm. The event is free, but registration is requested.

Applications for the Online High School Program funded by a grant from Rural LISC will open next week.

Interested persons can visit the website at nactx.us/library to apply. Two people will be selected to participate in this program. For more information, please visit nactx.us/library or call 936-5592970.

Staff contact: Mercedes Franks Public Library Manager 936-560-4441

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City of Nacogdoches

Friday Update Public Works Public Works crews are currently clearing the leaf route in Zone 15 and the brush route in Zone 16.

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

Monday, July 13, 2026 – 5:30 PM Location: City Hall

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: Juan Pollette City Planner 936-559-2559

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

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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 Fire Department

Nacogdoches County and the City of Nacogdoches are updating the Nacogdoches County and City of Nacogdoches Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP or Plan). The Plan Update will address hazards that affect the area.

The goal of the Plan Update is to minimize or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from known hazards through effective mitigation. Public input will help the planning team analyze potential hazards affecting residents and recommend possible actions to reduce their impact.

Please consider filling out this survey to share your input.

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

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Friday Update Parks Department

The Power of Community - In May, members of our local Rotary Club helped add a new railing along a portion of the Lanana Creek Trail that was damaged during a flood.

Projects like these remind us that great parks are built through community partnerships and volunteer support.

Interested in helping with a future project? Contact us to learn how your group can get involved.

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

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