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FRIDAY UPDATE

DECEMBER 19, 2025

Community Happenings There’s still time to finish up your last minute Christmas shopping this weekend during the Main Street Stocking Stuffer Stroll on Friday and Saturday!

This is a two-day shopping event filled with holiday deals, festive storefronts, and surprise giveaways. Learn more here!

Upcoming Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, January 12, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Monday, February 9, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Monday, March 9, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, January 15, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed) Thursday, February 19, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed) City Council Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall

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City of Nac Day at SFA Basketball Come out and watch some fun Lumberjack Basketball as part of “City of Nac Day” at William R. Johnson Coliseum this Sunday, December 21. The game against the University of Dallas will tip-off at 1:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased for a reduced rate through this link. Children 12 and under receive FREE admission to the game.

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau The Brick Street Bar Crawl is happening this Saturday from 5-11 pm! Grab your friends, throw on your favorite ugly holiday sweater, and enjoy festive brews, spirits, wines, and more. For additional events happening this week, click HERE. Travel influencers Courtney and Matt from This World of Adventure have continued highlighting Nacogdoches across their social platforms. Their holiday visit has received strong engagement and positive interaction.

The Charles Bright Visitor Center will be closed for the holiday from December 24th–27th. During this time, visitor information will still be available at www.visitnacogdoches.org.

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

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Friday Update Human Resources

Current Open Positions Executive Director of Economic Development Police- Communications Dispatcher Police- Police Officer Police- Police Recruit Sanitation Collection- Laborer Utility Construction- Laborer

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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Nacogdoches Main Street Main Street Christmas Movie Nights Friday, December 19 | 6:30 p.m.

CVB Stage – 200 block of Pilar Street Join us downtown tonight for a festive movie nights under the stars!

December 19: The Polar Express Enjoy free popcorn, hot chocolate, and sweet treats while cozying up with your favorite Christmas classics.

Stocking Stuffer Stroll December 19 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

December 20 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Participating Downtown Businesses Celebrate the final weekend before Christmas with the Stocking Stuffer Stroll—a two-day shopping event filled with holiday deals, festive storefronts, and surprise giveaways.

Shoppers will receive a free branded stocking at their first participating stop with purchase, then collect a new treat at each additional store where they make a purchase. It’s the perfect way to finish your gift list, support local, and enjoy the magic of downtown Nacogdoches dressed up for the season.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites Loblolly Model Train Display Open Each year, this exhibit is a favorite for our community, and we are grateful to everyone who took the time to visit. From longtime train enthusiasts to first-time guests, the enthusiasm and support shown throughout the season once again made the display a highlight at the Depot.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to George Ellis and JR, whose many hours of setup, attention to detail, and continued willingness to share their work make this annual tradition possible. Their dedication and craftsmanship transform the Depot year after year and create a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

A Very Victorian Christmas Dinner Thank you to everyone who joined us and embraced the spirit of the season. Seeing guests arrive in their Victorian-inspired and holiday attire made the night feel extra special and brought history to life in the most joyful way.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful partners who helped make the evening unforgettable: • Gobel School of Dance for teaching delightful Victorian dances and filling the evening with movement and laughter • Naca Valley Vineyard for the holiday beverages • Merci’s World Cuisine for the delicious meal • Selah Strings for the beautiful live music that set the perfect festive tone What stood out most was the true sense of community. Friends and new acquaintances gathered, shared stories, danced, crafted, and celebrated the holiday season together in a space filled with history and warmth.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library Citizenship Class News! The Citizenship Class will now be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm. Students may attend one or both classes. Classes resume January 5th. No registration is needed.

The library will once again offer a Holiday Gift Wrapping Station. Basic wrapping supplies, donated by community members, will be available at the library. Whether helping to stretch family budgets or helping parents surprise the gifts “from Santa,” the library is here for you! The station will be open December 15th December 23rd.

The last installment of the Dinner Conversation Series is Your Digital Legacy. This class focuses on protecting your digital accounts and helps you plan, with your family, how to access your information after your death. The free class is December 22nd at 5:30pm. Please register through eventbrite.com.

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 15 and brush in zone 2.

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 Nacogdoches Police Department Adds Class of Six New Police Academy Graduates to its Ranks Earlier this week, six new officers were sworn in to join the ranks of Nacogdoches Police Department at the County Courthouse Annex by County Judge Greg Sowell. This new group of officers are recent graduates of the Angelina Police Academy, and their oaths of office were witnessed by friends, family, NPD officers and two members of the Nacogdoches City Council.

Congratulations to Officers Masten, Godfrey, Tinsley, Haddingham, Norris and Silva. We wish these six new officers the best as they begin their law enforcement journey in historic Nacogdoches!

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

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

Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, January 12, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Monday, February 9, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Monday, March 9, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall

Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, January 15, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed) Thursday, February 19, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall

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.

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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: Kevin Meyer Public Information Officer 936-559-2937

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

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Recreation Department Fall craft days resumed this week. Today’s last Fall Craft Day was a success, participants made ornaments.

Winter youth basketball league will have their first games tomorrow Saturday, December 13th. Coed, 7-8 boys, 7-9 girls and 10-14 girls will play at the Recreation Center. Boys ages 9-10 & 11-14 will play at Beall gym.

Winter Camps are coming up fast! There are still some spots left for the camps.

Registration will remain open until full or the first day of camp, whichever comes first.

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

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