Friday Update 4-11-2025

FRIDAY UPDATE

APRIL 11, 2025

Community Happenings Nacogdoches Wine Swirl The 2025 Nacogdoches Wine Swirl will be taking place downtown on the brick streets on Saturday, April 12. A total of 24 wineries will be present, along with food and snack vendors. Main Street will be closed to all traffic from Saturday midday until 10 p.m.

Living History of Oak Grove Cemetery Saturday April 12 - 10am-1pm - Oak Grove Cemetery

Upcoming Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, April 14, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Monday, May 12, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.

City Council Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall

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The Nacogdoches Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities Join us for the free Ability Strong Festival on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Banita Creek Park North in Nacogdoches, featuring a petting zoo, pony rides, games, live music, and food for individuals with physical and mental disabilities, their families, caregivers, and the public, hosted by the NMCPD. Notice of Joint Election Notice is hereby given of a Joint Election in the City of Nacogdoches on May 3, 2025. Please view the attached notice for election day polling locations and hours of operation.

Staff contact: Rhonda Lewis City Secretary 936-559-2506

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Nacogdoches was congratulated by Governor Abbott for receiving its Tourism Friendly Designation from the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism in a press release that can be viewed here: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbottcongratulates-nacogdoches-as-tourism-friendlytexas-certified-community The CVB Board of Directors met on Wednesday for its regular scheduled board meeting. The Board moved to direct staff to host a pre-Blueberry Festival music event on Friday, June 13th. More details to follow!

VisitNacogdoches.org will launch a new design next week! We are aiming for Monday, but we'll send word when updates are complete. Stay tuned for this exciting update!

Save the date for our next Nac Snack Friday on April 25th.

We hope everyone enjoys Wine Swirl this weekend!

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

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

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

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Water Utilities

Staff contact: Jacqueline Ramos Environmental Coor.

936-564-2204

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Friday Update Municipal Court Warrant Forgiveness Program The Nacogdoches Municipal Court is offering a warrant forgiveness program.

Through this program, all warrant fees will be removed when a citizen voluntarily contacts the court to pay a minimum of onehalf the total amount due and start a payment plan for the balance owed. Anyone that chooses to pay their fine and court costs in full will save an additional 20% off the fine amount. The court will also offer assistance to individuals that may not be able to pay half down or pay in full to work out an agreeable action plan. This program will be available February through April.

Anyone that comes to the court to resolve their outstanding warrants will be given safe harbor.

To take advantage of the warrant forgiveness program, please contact the court by telephone (936-559-2641), by email (mcourt@nactx.us), or visit the court in person at 217 W. Hospital St

Staff contact: Judge Heather Watts Main Court Line 936-559-2641

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Friday Update Human Resources Current Open Positions Communications Dispatcher - Police Utility Construction- Operator Utility Construction- Laborer Utility Construction-Utility Locator/Records Technician Police- Police Officer Police- Police Recruit 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 Nacogdoches Wine Swirl: The 13th Annual Nacogdoches Wine Swirl is shaping up to be an unforgettable night in downtown. We’re excited to announce a record breaking 24 wineries have signed on to participate in this year’s event on April 12! With our "In My Wine Swirl Era" theme, this year’s swirl promises a fantastic evening of wine, food, and fun.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025nacogdoches-wine-swirl-tickets-1138501802539? aff=oddtdtcreator or in person at Red House Winery, Rhinestone Rifles, The shop at the Fredonia Hotel or at Well Body Solutions.

A huge thank you to Dr. Brett Shirley - Piney Woods Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and ExcelER for being amazing sponsors of this year’s event.

Their support helps make Wine Swirl a success, and we’re so grateful for their generosity. We’re still accepting sponsorships, so if you’re interested in being a part of this signature downtown event, reach out today.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites Bonnie and Clyde Musical Comedy coming to Zion Hill May 23rd Nacogdoches Historic Sites is excited to announce we’ve received a grant from Humanities Texas to bring “Bonnie and Clyde: A Musical Comedy” to Zion Hill.

Presented by Texas Comedies, this fast-paced production uses humor, history, and original music to explore the real—and rumored—stories of Bonnie and Clyde. The show blends entertainment with educational storytelling, making history engaging and accessible for a wide audience.

The program will open with a presentation by Dr. M. Scott Sosebee of SFASU, who will provide historical context and examine the local legends surrounding Bonnie Parkers presence in Nacogdoches. Tickets will be on sale next week and more information is available on our webpage and facebook page.

Nac Historic Sites represented at the Texas Association of Museums Conference Veronica Amoe, Historic Sites Manager, spoke on a panel at the Texas Association of Museums Annual Conference in Austin this week. The session featured museum professionals sharing strategies for navigating unexpected challenges in the field. Veronica joined the panel with Alysha Richardson (Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum) and Emily Smith (Temple Children’s Museum). Krysten Sexton, Zion Hill Site Coordinator, also attended the conference to represent the City of Nacogdoches.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library This week the Nacogdoches Public Library [NPL] Celebrated National Library Week.

National Library Week this year was from April 6 - April 12. Simply stated, National Library Week is when all libraries help their communities to engage or to reengage the community to their libraries with events, programs, and community service. NPL Staff kept themselves busy by promoting our library services to the community and also by participating in some outreach programs throughout the Nacogdoches Community.

One highlight of the week was an amazing library display, created by Amy Goodwin, Joy Claer, and Terry Garcia. The display helped staff to promote NPL library services and to bring community awareness of how library staff can help patrons find what they are looking for.

Another highlight was a visit by approximately 50 second graders from Garrison Independent School District to our library. The kids were kept busy with several activities ,including singing and coloring, by Emily Childress and by a group of teachers and school volunteers that accompanied the second graders.

Lastly, Lina Burklin and Danny Gonzalez paid a visit to The Arbor. Staff from NPL took the Virtual Reality Headsets to the residents at the Arbor. NPL staff introduced and helped to train staff at The Arbor on how to use the virtual reality headsets. Residents were then taken on virtual reality tours of kayaking in Alaska; hiking in Canada; swimming with the dolphins; and onto other adventures. Residents and Staff at The Arbor thoroughly enjoyed the presentation.

Thank you all.

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 18 and brush 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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Friday Update Public Information To receive the timeliest updates on severe weather situations affecting Nacogdoches, residents are encouraged to sign up for the NacWise alert system by navigating to nacwise.com and following the prompts online. Residents may also register by phone by calling 936-715-3322.

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

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Engineering/Public Works As part of the 2025 Curb and Valley Gutter Project, new concrete valley gutter installations were made this week on Leak Street, Monk Street, Arthur Weaver Street (at Greer Street), Ila Street, Shirley Street (at Meadowbrook), Laurel Lane (at Old Lufkin Road), Meadowview Drive and Northway Drive. Installations will be made next week on W. Starr Avenue at Pearl Street (both sides), W. Craven Street (at Virginia Avenue), Harris Street (at Virginia), Post Oak Road at Sir Galahad Drive (both sides), Redwood Drive, and Glen Hollow at Chaparral Drive. Motorists should be aware of these improvements and plan for alternate routes, as needed.

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

Planning & Zoning Commission ● Monday, April 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ● Monday, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustment ● Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Neighborhood Meetings  Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee The meeting agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and can be viewed here.  Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Building Standards Commission The meeting agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and can be viewed here.  Tuesday, April 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Downtown Technical Advisory Committee The meeting agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and can be viewed here.  Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

The City Council approved amendments to the zoning ordinance and adopted a Master Fee Schedule on March 18, 2025.

You can view the amendments here.

Code Enforcement Thank you to all that helped make our Community Clean Up day a Huge Success.

We were able to fill three 30 yard roll off dumpsters and dispose of approximately 85 -90 tires as well.

We would personally like to "Thank" volunteers Stephanie Mosley, Daniel Mosley & Davion Sanders that helped pick up trash along N. Ritchie St. We also want to say a big “Thank You" to our sanitation truck drivers for their help in keeping our community clean.

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

936-559-2937

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Staff contact: Angela Sowell Code Enforcement Supervisor 936-559-2558

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Engineering/Public Works

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

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Recreation Department This week for Corporate Challenge companies competed in kickball, women’s/ coed pickleball, mini-golf and golf. After last nights mini-golf tournament Eaton is in the lead for the large company division. CBTX is close behind in 2nd place and the City and ETech are tied for third place. For the small company division Austin Bank is in the lead. Tied for second place are M & S Pharmacy and Animal Sciences. Today companies compete in golf.

Next week is the Men’s pickleball tournament and the completion of the kickball tournament. Good luck to all the teams!

Mark your calendars for some important events: Summer adult coed softball registration is open now. Last day to register is May 4th.

Summer camp registration will begin May 1st.

Space is limited so register early.

Running of the Blueberries 5K, 10K and 1 mile on June 14th is open for registration participants can register at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Nacogdoche s/Runningoftheblueberries5k

Parks Department The City of Nacogdoches Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Sanitation Departments have collaborated on the hosting of community-focused “Bulk Trash Days” in which residents can sign up to have two large items picked up at their homes or bring them to a drop-off location on the assigned day. This initiative is being made to combat illegal dumping and litter abatement around the city and within public spaces and parks.

Pickup dates are currently scheduled for each Tuesday in May. Residents may register for a pickup or drop-off beginning on April 14 when the registration links will go live. Space is limited to 20 households for curbside pickup and two roll off dumpsters at the Community Drop-off location.

Interested residents should visit this website on April 14th to claim their spot to participate in either a curbside pickup or drop-off at the Community Drop-off location.

Staff contact: Tommy Stanley Parks Manager 936-559-2960

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