There’s plenty of things going on in Nacogdoches this weekend! Check out the event calendar and event information on the Main Street and Convention & Visitor’s Bureau pages of this document.
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
City Council
"I'm pleased to share that on Friday, October 17, 2025, Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation to the Stephen F. Austin State University Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. This event was part of the Mu Sigma Chapter's celebration of its 40th Anniversary."
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
This week Visit Nac staff attended a Deep East Texas regional marketing meeting in Lufkin to discuss ways to establish our region as a destination for extended travel.
Today is Nac Snack Friday! Food Trucks will be on the square from 11am-2pm or sold out. Tonight, Swing in the Streets will take place on the CVB Back Stage and Pilar Street.
Several events are planned this weekend! Hopefully the anticipated rain is light so they can still happen. For a full list of events, check out the What's Happening flyer or go to visitnacogdoches.org/events
Our CVB staff flexed their acting skills as part of the City’s recent job-swap Friday video, where CVB Director Ashley Morgan switched places with an employee from the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter Check it out here.
Nacogdoches Main Street
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.
Nacogdoches Main Street
Brendyn’s BBQ Named Finalist for Best Downtown Business
Brendyn’s BBQ is a finalist in the 2025 Texas Downtown President’s Awards! The Best Downtown Business category celebrates businesses that go above and beyond in serving their community, supporting local events, and bringing life to their downtown district. With over 140 entries submitted across 11 different categories, from across the state, being named a finalist is a huge honor. Winners will be announced November 4 at the President’s Awards Gala in Waco!
Nacogdoches Historic Sites
Another wonderful concert at Zion Hill with Christie Cook
What a wonderful night of music, stories, and community. Christie’s heartfelt performance filled the church with warmth and joy, and we ’ re so grateful to everyone who came out to support live music and historic preservation in Nacogdoches.
Gearing up for Historic Skills Fair!
Join us for the Historic Skills Fair on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Durst-Taylor Historic House & Gardens (304 North St.)!
Watch live demonstrations of blacksmithing, spinning and weaving, and see the mule-powered sugar-cane mill in action as sugar-cane juice is extracted onsite. Fresh sugar-cane syrup will be available for purchase!
Enjoy basket weaving with Mission Dolores Historic Site, visit the Texas Forestry Museum booth for a hands-on craft for kids, and stop by the barn for children’s crafts and historic games.
The El Camino Real Band will perform lively 1800s fiddle music throughout the morning, adding the perfect soundtrack to this celebration of East Texas heritage.
Staff contact: Veronica Amoe
Historic Sites Manager 936-560-4441
The library staff and volunteers are abuzz with excitement for the Día de los Muertos Festival on Nov. 1 at Festival Park from 1-5pm. This cultural celebration will feature food and retail vendors, performances by folklorico dancers, the Chikawa Aztec Dance group from Conroe and a local conjunto band. It will also feature a community altar and artwork by area students. For more information, please visit nactx.us/library or call library staff at 936-559-970. st
The library recently received free copies of Voter Guides for the November election. Guides were provided by the nonpartisan group, Texas League of Women Voters, and are available in English and Spanish.
The library staff will host a funeral planning workshop on October 28 at 5:30pm as part of the Dinner Conversation series. The event is free, but registration is requested through eventbrite.com. th
Public Works
Public Works crews are currently clearing the leaf route in zone 6 and brush in zone 17.
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.
The National Weather Service forecast shows a potential for Flash Flooding and Severe Weather on Saturday, with heavy rainfall beginning after midnight and continuing through the day on Saturday. Total rain accumulation between 1"-3" is expected, and portions of Deep East Texas (including Nacogdoches) are within the Flood Watch Area (see below).
City of Nacogdoches
Engineering
TxDOT continues to make progress on the evaluation of detailed applications submitted from communities across the state for TxDOT’s 2025 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Call for Projects. The Public Transportation Division (PTN) is on schedule for the November 13 Texas Transportation Commission Meeting. They will email all project sponsors the approved minute order (MO) with a list of awarded projects once the MO is signed after the commission meeting. The City submitted two (2) project applications for funding under this program in the Spring - a sidewalk on South Street and an Active Transportation Plan on North Street th
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, 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)
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.
Recreation Department
Next week are the first Fall Craft Days. This is a free come-and-go event. All materials will be provided and all ages are welcome
Winter Basketball league will have their evaluation day at the Nacogdoches
Highschool competition gym next Wednesday October 29th. Volunteer coaches still needed for some age groups!
Winter Camps are coming up! Mark your calendars for winter mini-camps
December 22 and 23 and December 29 and 30 . Registration will open November 3 . nd rd th th rd
Parks Department
Texas Parks and Wildlife stocked Lakeside Park Pond with catfish today. Fishing is allowed at Lakeside Park Pond as long as t t fi hi l f ll d
Animal Services
We seem to be gathering a collection of cute, ORANGE cats around these parts!
The Nacogdoches Humane Society recognized this and has *SPONSORED* the adoption fees for orange cats through the 31st of this month!
We'll be highlighting each of our cute orange "pumpkins" this October online, but feel free to drop by in person to visit our Orange Cat Pumpkin Patch at Nacogdoches Animal Services!
