Friday Update 4-4-2025

FRIDAY UPDATE

APRIL 4, 2025

Community Happenings The Evans United Spring Carnival will take place from April 3-6 at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center.

Kite Fest at the Airport The annual Kite Fest will take place at A.L Mangham Regional Airport on Sunday, April 6 from 11am4pm.

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 INacogdoches is featured in Country Roads Magazine, a Louisiana-based publication. Read the article here.

Nacogdoches is also covered in a sponsored article about Sale on the Trail, happening May 2nd and 3rd. Read more here.

It's going to be a busy weekend with several events happening! Checkout Flatland Cavalry tonight at WJR Coliseum, and enjoy the rain or shine Farmer's Market Spring Fling and SFA Garden Gala Plant Sale (extended to Sunday!) Don't miss the Evans United Spring Carnival while it's in town until Sunday, April 6th.

Our website launch has been pushed one week, expected for Monday, April 15th. We're excited to unveil the new design and want to make sure it's perfect!

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

The City of Nacogdoches HR staff will be participating in an upcoming job fair which will take place at Angelina College on April 10 from 9:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m.

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 Preparations for Oak Grove Cemetery Tour coming up on Saturday, April 12th at 10:00am This Thursday, our talented team of reenactors completed a run-through of the upcoming Living History Tour.

Scripts for each character are thoughtfully written by members of Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. and Historic Sites staff, with careful attention to historical accuracy and the tone of the time period.

These reenactors bring Nacogdoches’ past to life —speaking in first person, wearing period clothing, and performing beside the gravestones of the individuals they portray.

The tour takes place this Saturday at Oak Grove Cemetery beginning at 10:00 AM, with groups departing every 20 minutes until 12:40 PM. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased near the front gate; children 10 and under are free.

Guests will wait in a designated area until their tour time. Each group will be led by a guide who shares information about the cemetery as they walk from stop to stop, where reenactors present moving portrayals of the people buried there.

In addition, Zion Hill Baptist Church will be open for self-guided tours before or after your cemetery tour.

Proceeds from the Living History Tour benefit the ongoing work of Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. in preserving and sharing our community’s rich history.

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

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Friday Update Airport

Staff contact: Colin Smith Airport Manager 936-560-9567

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library AARP Free Tax Help will conclude on April 9th.

The free tax preparation services are free, but an appointment is required. Our volunteers provided 20 days of free tax help preparation to the community! To learn more or to make an appointment, please contact library staff at 936559-2970.

Life coach Mary Templeton Allen will present Make Space for What Matters: Thoughtful Decluttering. Her presentation will focus on what keeps us from discarding unwanted items so that we can make better decisions about items in our home. The free program is April 8th at 5:30pm. Please register at eventbrite.com.

The library staff is collaborating with NISD and First Baptist Church to host Dia de los Ninos on April 26th at First Baptist Church. The event is an annual celebration of children and childhood.

The event will feature games, crafts, and snacks.

The library will be giving away free children’s books. The event is from 11am to 1:30pm and no registration is required. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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 11 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.

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: City considers revisions to noise ordinances - City Attorney Jerry Baker quoted

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, this week new concrete valley gutters have been installed on Fox Street, Arthur Weaver Street (2), Zula Street, W. Gaylon Brooks Street, Burk Street, Lock Street (2), Sunset Street and Laurel Lane, as well as curb and gutter replacement on Brown Street. Weather-permitting, installations will continue next week on locations mentioned in prior updates. Residents should use caution while driving through these areas and thru traffic should plan alternate routes, if possible.

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

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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 Corporate Challenge began this week. The week we competed in trivia, 3v3 basketball and bowling. So far, after the first 2 events the City is in second place after CBTX and close behind, only one point away is ETech and Elliott Electric. Bowling is tonight and tomorrow. Next week we will compete in kickball, women’s/ coed pickleball, mini-golf and golf. Good Luck Teams!

Mark your calendars for some important events: 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.

Do you want to build a snowman? Well Elsa does! Elsa spent the day at the Recreation Center charming everyone she met. She is a year old Great Pyreneese who is looking for her forever home. This gentle giant looks like she is part polar bear, but is very gentle and just looking for some attention. She has already mastered sit and shake. She will use her powers to make you fall in love with her!

Parks Department We’re so excited to introduce the newest member of our Parks Staff- the Turf Tank! This little green machine will be used to precision line all of our soccer fields- saving on paint costs and staff time.

Now it’s up to you to help us name this little guy!

Pick from the three names below and comment!

1. Kermit 2. Thomas the Turf Tank Engine 3. Shelldon

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

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