Friday Update 7-2-2026

FRIDAY UPDATE

JULY 3, 2026

Community Happenings Make sure to come out and enjoy Freedom Fest on July 4th! This firework show is put on by the Nacogdoches Jaycees and provides residents a chance to enjoy music, food, vendors and more!

Check here for more information on the event.

The 2025 Water Quality Report for the City of Nacogdoches is available for residents to view here.

Upcoming Meetings City Council Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall City Council Work Session Tuesday, July 7 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall Planning and Zoning Thursday, July 13, 2026 – 5:30 PM - City Hall Historic Landmark Preservation Committee Monday, July 6, 2026 - 4:00 PM - City Hall

City offices will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 3, and will re-open for normal business hours on Monday, July 6.

Happy Independence Day to all of our residents! www.nactx.us | 936-559-2500

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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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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 brush route in Zone 9 and the leaf route 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.

Staff contact: Kim Garner-Rodgers Services Coordinator 936-559-2583

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Water Utilities New Water Quality Report Available The 2025 Water Quality Report is now available. View it online here.

Staff contact: Jacquelline Ramos Evnvironmental Coordinator 936-559-2586

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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

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.

Public Information Officer Kevin Meyer was at Picnic in the Park on Thursday to encourage residents to sign up for the Nacwise alert system.

Staff contact: Kevin Meyer Public Information Officer 936-559-2937

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Fire Department Members of the Nacogdoches Fire Department joined other first responders and city staff at Thursday’s Picnic in the Park event, showing off their truck and gear to the many children in attendance.

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

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Police Department Members of the Nacogdoches Police Department joined other first responders and city staff at Thursday’s Picnic in the Park event, showing off their police cars, MRAP SWAT unit and passing out stickers and coloring books. SFA’s Univeristy Police Department also had some officers and cars present to take part in the event.

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

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Friday Update Parks & Recreation Departments

Members of our Parks and Recreation Department were on hand to celebrate the Picnic in the Park event at Banita Creek Park on Thursday! Our staff handed out flyers and swag items, provided information on upcoming recreation programs and also got to show off our new Story Walk by the playground!

We had an awesome turnout for this event, which was made possible thanks to our event sponsor Eaton and our logistical partner Nacogdoches Law Enforcement Foundation. We had many other sponsors contribute to this great event and we appreciate their support immensely!

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

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