The Nacogdoches Blueberry Festival is less than a month away! Visit the Texas Blueberry Festival website for more info on events, entertainment and schedules for the festival!
It’s an exciting month in our Nacogdoches parks and playgrounds, as we welcome a new playground, a new splash station and reopen our Splashadoches attraction for the summer season. Follow us on Facebook for more information on these exciting additions!
Upcoming Meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission
Monday, June 9, 2025 - 5:00 p m - City Hall
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 5:00 p m - City Hall
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 5:00 p m - City Hall
Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 4:00 p m - City Hall
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 4:00 p m - City Hall
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 4:00 p m - City Hall
Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 4:00 p m - City Hall
City Council
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
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall
City Council
Boards and Commissions Applications Open
The City Secretary's Office will begin accepting applications for the July 2025 Boards and Commissions We encourage all interested parties to apply here: Boards and Commissions Application. We will accept applications from May 15, 2025, to June 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The following boards are scheduled for nominations:
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Historic Landmark Preservation Committee
Housing Authority Board
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
This week Visit Nacogdoches announced the lineup for the Blueberry Jam Concert on Friday, June 13th before the Blueberry Festival!
Get ready for a night of great music and fun at Festival Park! Local favorite Rack Attack will kick things off at 6:00 PM with their first set, followed by Loose Gravel bringing the best of classic rock, Southern rock, and blues to the stage Headlining the night is Huffie & The Paintfish, two-time "Best of Nac" Musician award winners (2023 & 2024), delivering high-energy Top 40 covers that are guaranteed to get everyone dancing!
This free, family-friendly event is proudly presented by Visit Nacogdoches in partnership with the Texas Blueberry Festival.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets but please leave the coolers at home A variety of food, drink, and dessert vendors will be on site with plenty of delicious options
It’s going to be a night to remember!
The CVB Board met for its regular scheduled Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 14th, where CVB staff presented the new Nacogdoches Visitor Guide.
Take a look at the digital version here: https://issuu com/visitnac/docs/nacogdoches visi tor guide
Human Resources
Current Open Positions
Part-Time Circulation Clerk- Library
Equipment Operator II- Sanitation Disposal
Parks Supervisor- Parks
Equipment Operator I – Parks
Police Officer- Police
Police Recruit- Police
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
Nacogdoches Main Street
Celebrate the moms in your life at the festive Mother’s Day Market on May 10 at the Nacogdoches Farmers Market Later in the month, don’t miss NAC Snack Friday on May 23 hosted by Visit Nacogdoches featuring local favorite food trucks.
Downtown Nacogdoches is gearing up for one of its most iconic summer traditions the 35th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival on Saturday, June 14! Hosted by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, this family-friendly event fills the brick streets with live music, blueberry treats, local vendors, car shows, and thousands of happy festival-goers. Keep an eye out for how our downtown businesses are joining in on the blueberry fun! Kick off festival weekend with Blueberry Jam on Friday, June 13, a free concert in Festival Park, and the Critter Costume Contest at Fredonia Brewery.
And just when you think summer couldn’t get any tastier our 4th Annual Brick Street Burger Battle returns this September! Get ready to sample mouthwatering burgers from your favorite local spots and cast your vote for the best in town. Stay tuned for more delicious details coming soon! There’s something special in the air this time of year make plans to enjoy it all in historic downtown Nacogdoches!
Nacogdoches Historic Sites
Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens featured on Garden Tour this Weekend
The Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens is proud to be featured on the 2025 Garden Capital of Texas Tour of Home Gardens.
Come see the incredible progress made in the historic gardens of this mid-1800s farmstead. Visitors can explore the restored vegetable kitchen garden, sweets garden, fruit orchard, and a flourishing bed of native flowers all brought to life through the dedicated work of our City Gardener and Parks Division.
Tour hours are Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For tickets and event details, visit the @Garden Capital of Texas Facebook page.
Colonial Dames Historic Marker Dedication Ceremony Tuesday, May 20th
Join us on Monday, May 20th at 10:00 AM at the Durst-Taylor House and Gardens Museum, located at 304 North Street, for a special historical marker dedication presented by the James Haggard Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century. This ceremony will honor the rich heritage of the Durst-Taylor House and its role in Nacogdoches history.
Don’t wait to get your tickets for the Bonnie & Clyde Show!
Tickets for the Bonnie & Clyde Musical Comedy are selling fast, don’t wait to pick yours up. Tickets are sold online at eventbrite.com or in-person at the Visitor Center or Zion Hill.
Staff contact:
Nacogdoches Public Library
The library staff is excited to announce Bibliocon! Bibliocon will be a celebration of juvenile graphic novels and comic books Graphic novels are books whose storylines are accompanied by comic panels Participants will enjoy crafts, games, trivia and snacks This family friendly event will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 1:00pm. The weekend will kick off with a Bibliocon Movie Night on May 16th at 6:30pm. The featured movie is The Sky Crawlers (rated PG-13). For more information, please call library staff at 936-559-2970.
Staff member Joy Claer represented the public library as a judge in the NISD Science Fair this week that was held at Nacogdoches High School. Young scientists ranged from 1st to 4th graders. This was the first time this event was held and will likely foster a love of science and exploration.
Library staff will host another Bilingual Storytime on Thursday, May 22nd at 5:30pm Participants will hear stories in English and Spanish and sing songs The program is open to everyone and no registration is required
Public Works
Public Works crews are currently clearing the leaf route in zone 19 and brush in zone 20.
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.
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.
Residents visiting City Hall will notice some new artwork adoring the elevators at either end of the building. These newly installed elevator clings help to elevate the space they are in and will help showcase the beauty of Nacogdoches year round!
City of Nacogdoches
Engineering/Public Works
TxDOT contractors are continuing mill and inlay efforts this week on Main Street This is part of a project which will improve Hwy 21, Hwy 7, Bus 59 (North and South Streets) and Shawnee/Woden Road within the City over the next few months. Traffic should use caution while driving through these areas and follow appropriate signage.
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.
Friday Update
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, June 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
● Monday, July 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
● Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
● Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (rescheduled from June 19th due to a city holiday)
● Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (if needed)
● Thursday, August 21, 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 Tuesday, May 27, 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 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
Themed summer camps are all full, but we still have space available in our new gymnastics and ninja camps. Click here for more information on these camps: https://secure.rec1.com/catalog/index/38a58 5df08d82fe144e086f7bcd293b7?
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National Trails Day is June 7th. To celebrate, Recreation will be hosting a guided hike through Shofner Loop. Join us for this free event by registering at https://secure.rec1.com/TX/nacogdochestx/catalog?
filter=c2VhcmNoPTM3MTkyOTQ=. 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. Volunteers are needed for this event. Sign up to volunteer here:
Get ready for May Play Days! We’ve got a month full of splashy, sunny fun and you ’ re invited!
Temple Spray Station Grand Opening – Friday, May 16 at 3:30 PM
Splashadoches Season Kickoff – Friday, May 23 at 11:00 AM
Robert McCrimmon Playground Grand Opening – Friday, May 30 at 11:00 AM
Mark your calendars, bring the family, and help us kick off summer with a splash!
The third Bulky Trash Curbside Collection and Drop-Off will be held next week. If you live in the Northeast Ward you can bring your bulky items to Maroney Park on Tuesday, May 20 starting at 4 p m for free drop-off
