Friday Update 4-17-2025

FRIDAY UPDATE

APRIL 18, 2025

Community Happenings Happy Easter!

City of Nacogdoches offices will be closed on Friday, April 18 in observance of Good Friday. Offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 18.

Residential garbage collection will not be affected by the holiday. Commercial garbage collection will be delayed one day from the regular pickup day.

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

The landfill will be closed on Friday, April 18 and will re-open on Saturday, April 19.

City Council 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 Tuesday, June 17, 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 Visit Nacogdoches has officially launched its brand-new website at www.visitnacogdoches.org.

Featuring a fresh new look and improved navigation, the site is designed to make exploring Nacogdoches easier and more enjoyable than ever.

Take a look and let us know what you think!

Nac Snack Friday is coming up on April 25 from 11 am to 2 pm, so be sure to save the date. The event will kick off with a special SFA Brick Ceremony with Dr. Weaver at 11 am on the CVB backstage.

Please note the Charles Bright Visitor Center will have adjusted hours for the Easter holiday. We’ll be open Friday, April 18, from 1 to 4 pm, Saturday, April 19, from 10 am to 4 pm, and closed on Sunday, April 20.

Upcoming Events: Saturday 4/19: Easter Egg Hunt at Festival Park Sunday 4/20: Fredonia Hotel's Annual Easter Brunch

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 Utility Construction- Operator Equipment Operator I - Parks Communications Dispatcher - Police Police Officer- Police Police Recruit - Police Laborer- Utility Construction

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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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites History Brought to Life at Oak Grove Cemetery Tour This year’s Living History Tour of Oak Grove Cemetery was a huge success!

Praise: “Excellent and Exceptional!”

“We have been several years. Always a great tour! Learn something different every time!”

“It was SO interesting!”

“I always enjoy this event” A big thank you to our volunteer reenactors who do a wonderful job at brining historic Nacogdoches figures to life!

Photo credit: Connor Bronson, SFA Intern

Gardening Efforts at Historic Sites Our City Gardener and Parks Department have been doing an outstanding job maintaining the gardens and plant beds at our historic sites.

At the Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens, the kitchen garden is currently thriving with a variety of lettuces and herbs, alongside a “sweet garden” featuring sugar cane, watermelon, and strawberries. We’ll be posting updates when any of the crops are ready to harvest so that members of the community can stop by and take some home to enjoy.

At the Sterne-Hoya House, the historic 1920s underground greenhouse is now back in use, serving as a sheltered space for young plants until they’re ready to be placed in the ground.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library AARP Free Tax Help concluded their tax preparation services last week. The volunteers, which included SFASU accounting majors, prepared over 300 applications for the community. The library staff is grateful for AARP’s service to our customers.

Library staff are preparing for the annual Earth Day celebration at Ritchie Street Park on Tuesday, April 22nd from 4:00 to 6:00pm. This family event will feature crafts, games and book giveaways. The program is free and no registration is required.

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 7 and brush in zone 5.

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.

Daily Sentinel: Trash pickup fees might rise in 2026 - Councilman Chad Huckaby quoted Daily Sentinel: City plans bulk trash program for May

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 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. Installations will be made next week on W. Starr Avenue at North Street, W. Gaylon Brooks at North Street and at Oakview Drive at North Street. 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, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 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.

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

936-559-2937

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Recreation Department This week for Corporate Challenge companies competed in men’s pickleball and completed kickball. After last night's kickball tournament conclusion Eaton is in the lead for the large company division. CBTX is close behind in 2nd place and ETech has pulled ahead of the City by 3 points to take third place. For the small company division Austin Bank is still in the lead and M & S Pharmacy and Animal Sciences are still tied for second place. Next week is the volleyball tournament and the men’s video game 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 the link below on April 14th to claim their spot to participate in either a curbside pickup or drop-off at the Community Drop-off location.

Reconstruction efforts on the part of Maroney Park Playground that was destroyed by arson have begun. Contractors are on site clearing the area and will begin installation in the coming days.

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

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