Friday Update 4-25-2025

FRIDAY UPDATE

APRIL 25, 2025

Community Happenings 2025 Multicultural Festival Join us at the 2025 Multicultural Festival at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10 a.m-5:00 p.m.

Celebrate food, fun and culture with bouncy houses, a petting zoo, a silent auction, and much, much more!

Do Dat Barbeque Check out good food at an old-fashioned BBQ cookoff at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center from 10 a.m-5:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Nacogdoches Area United Way.

Upcoming Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, May 12, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall

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 been busy with promotions around Sale on the Trail and the Red Brick Bluegrass Festival, both happening next weekend!

For information about Sale on the Trail, click here.

For information about the Red Brick Bluegrass Festival, click here.

Today is Nac Snack Friday, as well as a special brick laying ceremony for Dr. Neal Weaver's Investiture. This is a joint effort between the CVB and Main Street to honor the SFA presidents.

Earlier this week, Visit Nacogdoches hosted two Swedish travel writers who are exploring Texas on motorcycles. We look forward to sharing their experience in the near future!

This weekend there are lots of events happening!

Don't miss the Annual Multicultural Festival happening at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday and Sunday.

Visit Nacogdoches is excited to announce the Blueberry Jam happening Friday, June 13th to kick off the Blueberry Festival! Acts will be announced soon, but save the date for this free, family-friendly event in Festival Park.

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 The library and SFASU’s Student Government Association held a Brains and Board Games event this past Thursday. The collaboration is an effort to inform SFA students about the various resources the public library and recreation center have to offer. SFA students, faculty and staff are able to use their SFA IDs to borrow physical materials from the library.

The library is collaborating with NISD Bilingual Education and First Baptist Church for the Día del Niño (Children’s Day) celebration on Saturday, April 26th. The event is from 11am to 1:30pm at First Baptist Church located at 411 North Street. This is a celebration of childhood and families. The event will feature games, crafts, snacks, and book giveaways. Everyone is welcome.

The library staff is offering a special class for job hunters, Using ChatGPT for Job Hunting. The class will teach the basics of using ChatGPT to help with resume writing and preparing cover letters. The free class is Tuesday, April 29th at 5:30pm. The class is free, but registration is requested.

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 1 and brush in zone 10.

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.

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

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Engineering/Public Works

Planning & Zoning

Installation of a new valley gutter to improve drainage is underway on West Gaylon Brooks Street between South Street and Virginia Avenue.

This stretch of road will be closed to thru traffic while these improvements are underway. Motorists are encouraged to utilize alternate routes where possible.

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. ● Monday, June 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustment ● Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ● Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (if needed) Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee The meeting agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and can be viewed here.  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.

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.

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.

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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Engineering/Public Works

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 volleyball and men’s video game tournament. Eaton is currently in the lead for the large company division. CBTX is in 2nd place. The City pulled into 3rd place after volleyball, but ETech has pulled back ahead again after the men’s video game challenge by 1 point. For the small company division, Austin Bank is still in the lead after winning the men’s videogame tournament on Wednesday and A&P Inflatables has moved up to 2nd place after their 2nd place win at volleyball. M&S Pharmacy and Animal Science are now tied for 3rd. Next week is the last week of Corporate Challenge. Companies will compete in table tennis, speed puzzling, women’s and coed video games, mud run and washers. 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 Thursday, 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

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Recreation Department

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

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