Community Happenings
It’s Homecoming weekend for SFA and the Lumberjacks Football team will be playing Nicholls inside Homer Bryce Stadium on Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
The Homecoming bonfire will take place tonight across from Pecan Park and will be preceded by a drone lights show and a concert of country duo Maddie & Tae, beginning at 9:00 p.m.
Upcoming Meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall
Monday, January 12, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 4:00 p.m - City Hall (if needed)
Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed)
Thursday, January 15, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall (if needed)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Monday, November 17, 2025 - 4:00 p m - C L Simon Recreation Center
City Council
Tuesday, October 7 , 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall
Tuesday, October 21 , 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
This week the Visitor Center had several busy days due to some schools being out for Fall break. We also had several international visitors from Australia, New Zealand and a student group from Japan.
Visit Nacogdoches is featured in Travel, Taste & Tour this month, which can be viewed here.
Visit Nacogdoches is featured in Texas Monthly's Digital Fall guide, which can be viewed here.
SFA Homecoming is this weekend! We're expecting it to be busy around town. Find the full list of events happening at visitnacogdoches.org/events
All City Staff and Council are invited to attend a Farewell Party for Larissa Philpot. The event will be at the Baxter Event Center (116 N. Pecan Street) on Monday, October 20th from 5-7pm. Light refreshments will be served.
The City of Nacogdoches is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and promotes a
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Merry Christmas Market –
November 7–8
Downtown Nacogdoches businesses will transform into a festive holiday destination during the Merry Christmas Market, a two-day open house event featuring extended shopping hours, decorated storefronts, and a chance to win one of our downtown gift baskets.
Event Hours:
November 7 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
November 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Shoppers who spend $25 or more at a participating business will receive a giveaway ticket to enter the drawing. Completed tickets can be dropped in ballot boxes located at the check out at participating businesses. Two winners will be drawn live on Facebook the following week.
Whether you ’ re getting a head start on holiday shopping or simply enjoying the atmosphere, it’s the perfect weekend to experience downtown at its most festive.
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Brick Street Burger Battle Returns
September 12th
Mark your calendars our annual Brick Street Burger Battle kicks off Friday, September 12th! Downtown restaurants will once again serve up their best burger creations in this five-week friendly competition, and we can’t wait to see what’s on the menu this year. www.nactx.us/1581/Brick-Street-BurgerBattle
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Burger Battle Winners Announced –October 24
Join us on Thursday, October 24, as we go live on Facebook to reveal the 2025 Brick Street Burger Battle Champion and draw the names of this year ’ s cash prize winners.
We’ll announce the restaurant that served up the top-rated burger, highlight all participating locations, and celebrate a record-breaking year for this downtown favorite
Three lucky customers will also be drawn from submitted stamp cards and online check-ins to receive:
$100 cash
$250 cash
$500 grand prize
Did your favorite burger win? Are you one of our big winners?
Tune in to find out and help us close out another great year of food, fun, and community in Downtown Nacogdoches.
Exhibit Concepts to make a site visit to Zion Hill, the community is invited to a Meet & Greet on Thursday , Nov. 6 at 6:00pm th
The City of Nacogdoches Historic Sites Division is partnering with Exhibit Concepts, Inc., a nationally recognized exhibit design firm, to develop a new permanent museum exhibit inside the historic Zion Hill Baptist Church.
The exhibit will share the church’s rich history, highlighting its people, its role in the community, and the lasting impact of Zion Hill on Nacogdoches and beyond.
This Meet & Greet is a chance for congregation members, descendants, and community members to meet the design team, share memories and photos, and help ensure that the story of Zion Hill is told as fully and thoughtfully as possible. Your experiences and perspectives are at the heart of this exhibit.
For more information, call 936-5604441.
DETCOG staff will visit the library on Oct. 21 at 12:30pm to provide information on the various sections of Medicare. Open enrollment has begun and many people are looking to make changes to their current plan or plan to enroll. This information will also be helpful for adult children who are caring for their parents. The program is free, but please register on eventbrite.com. st
The library is taking registration for the Type My Resume, Please! program on October 23 . On that day, library staff and volunteers will type resumes for job seekers. The library offers this service and other resources for job seekers and career development. The event is free, but registration is requested. Please call 936-559-2970.
