Friday Update 7-24-2026

FRIDAY UPDATE

JULY 24 , 2026

Community Happenings

Upcoming Meetings

Goodman Bridge in Pecan Park received an upgrade this past week. Check out the Parks & Recreation section for more details!

City Council Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Historic Landmark Preservation Committee Monday, August 3, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall

The Nacogdoches Niners finish out their July schedule with a three game home series against the Timberhogs on July 2729.

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Convention & Visitor’s Bureau This week Director Ashley Morgan gave a presentation on Nacogdoches Tourism to the Nacogdoches Newcomers Club.

Visit Nac represented at SFA Orientation with an information booth and bus tours of Nacogdoches throughout the day.

Friday we continued our Nac Summer Sips series with Oh How Sweet Lemonade and Mama Rose Italian Ice!

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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City of Nacogdoches

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Human Resources Current Open Positions Community Services- Library Circulation Clerk Police- Police Officer Public Works- Streets Equipment Operator I Public Works- Utility Construction Supervisor Public Works- Water Utilities Plant Operator or Trainee (GW) 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 There’s still time to cast your vote in the Star-Spangled Storefronts window display contest! Through July 31, take a stroll through downtown, enjoy the patriotic displays celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, and vote for your three favorite storefronts.

Winners will be announced on August 4.

Don’t miss your chance to support our downtown businesses and help crown this year’s People’s Choice winners!

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: Tori Proctor Main Street Manager 936-559-2562

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library

The library is now accepting applications to the Excel Online High School program, funded by a grant from Rural LISC. At the conclusion of this self-paced course, the student will earn a high school diploma. The program is free to the student. A limited number of spots are available.

The deadline to apply is July 31st. For more information, please visit nactx.us/library.

The library staff participated in the Christian Women’s Job Corps Resource Fair. Participants received information about the computer classes, library programs, and collection. Several community organizations participated.

Super Tuesday family programs continue to be popular. This week children learned about dinosaurs and participated in craft activities. The programs are every Tuesday at 10am.

The Humane Society of Nacogdoches County continues its Remarkable Creatures series. This week, the featured creatures were rabbits. The final program on July 31st at 10am will feature Maner the Mini Pig.

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 4 and the brush route in Zone 21.

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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Engineering

Planning & Zoning

A repaving project was completed on Old Line Drive this week by our Streets crew. Thank you for your patience during the two days of road/lane closures involved with this project.

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

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

936-559-2515

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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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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.

It's that time of year again!

Applications for our 2026 Citizen Fire Academy are open between now and mid August. If you have any questions or want an application please reach out to our Fire Services Coordinator at hornbackca@nactx.us or go to our CFA page on the City's website below to download an application.

We hope to see you there! https://nactx.us/953/Citizens-Fire-Academy

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

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Police Department The Nacogdoches Police Department will host its Teen Academy on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The academy is designed to provide young people with an educational and engaging opportunity to learn more about law enforcement and public safety.

The academy will be limited to 25 students.

Topics covered will include law enforcement hiring practices, impaired driving, distracted driving, vaping awareness, firearm safety, cell phone and social media safety, and S.W.A.T. operations.

The Nacogdoches Police Department Teen Academy is intended to give students a firsthand look at various aspects of law enforcement while providing insight into the responsibilities, challenges, and career opportunities within the profession.

Students interested in participating in the Teen Academy may request an application by contacting Sergeant Brett Ayres at ayresb@nactx.us. Applications may also be picked up at the Nacogdoches Police Department, located at 312 W. Main Street. Completed applications may be submitted by email to Sergeant Ayres or returned to the Nacogdoches Police Department. Applications will be accepted until all 25 spaces have been filled.

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

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Friday Update Parks & Recreation Departments

Thanks to a generous donation from the Charles and Lois Marie Bright Foundation the Goodman Bridge, located in Pecan Park, was cleaned, sanded and painted with a new coat of antique red paint.

Charles Bright not only saved the bridge from heading the scrap yard, fully restored and installed it in Pecan Park, his foundation continues to care for the legacy of this unique landmark. Goodman Bridge is looking better than ever and back open for foot traffic!

We are excited to announce our new Introduction to American Mahjong class. If you have always wanted to learn to play, here is your chance! Each class will build on what was learned in the last class. Space is limited so make sure to register early!

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

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