Friday Update 5-23-25

FRIDAY UPDATE

MAY 23, 2025

Upcoming Meetings

Community Happenings Nacogdoches residents looking to cool off can now visit the new Temple Park splash pad or Splash-A-Doches, which opened for the season this week.

The 35th annual Blueberry Festival is coming to downtown Nacogdoches on June 14! For a full rundown of the event schedule and info, please visit the Blueberry Festival website here.

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, 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 Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall

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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

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

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Visit Nacogdoches is busy gearing up for the Blueberry Festival and Blueberry Jam! Nacogdoches will be the place to be June 13th15th, 2025.

Nac Snack Friday is today, and the weather is perfect! June 27th will be our last Nac Snack Friday for the season as July and August are too hot for the event. Don't miss out!

The Visitor Center will be open on Monday, May 26th (Memorial Day) with limited hours from 10am-2pm to welcome any Memorial Day travelers. We will have regular hours 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 Human Resources Current Open Positions Part-Time Circulation Clerk - Library Equipment Operator II - Sanitation Disposal Laborer - Parks Parks Supervisor - Parks Parks- Equipment Operator I 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 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!

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites Durst-Taylor House honored with Colonial Dames Historic Marker Ceremony The historic marker ceremony this past Tuesday was a meaningful tribute to the legacy of the Durst-Taylor House. The James Haggard Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century organized a truly memorable event, marked by a wonderful show of support and several heartfelt proclamations.

We are deeply grateful to the Colonial Dames and to all who continue to champion historic preservation in Nacogdoches.

A special thank-you goes to our City Parks and Gardening staff for their outstanding work in preparing the site for this joyful occasion.

Zion Hill Community Discussion Tuesday, May 27th at 4:00pm For our final program for Historic Preservation Month, we will be hosting a community discussion in partnership with the African American Heritage Project about efforts to preserve Zion Hill history.

AAHP will share progress on the restoration of the Clay House and Zion Hill neighborhood history and Historic Sites will share updates on the future Zion Hill exhibit, and opportunity for community involvement.

This will be an informal gathering—a chance for those who grew up in Zion Hill or attended Zion Hill church to reflect, and connect around our shared goal of preserving the incredible legacy of Zion Hill and its surrounding community.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library Library staff took the virtual reality headsets that were purchased with the Special Projects Grant: Armchair Adventures to Westward Trails Assisted Living this week. Sixteen residents and staff got to try the headsets and experience “travel” to far off places such as the South Pole. These headsets are specifically designed to be used in elder care settings as they provide an opportunity for users to “feel” the experience of travel in a safe and comfortable environment. More visits to area assisted living centers are planned. The grant is sponsored by the Institute of Museum & Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Library staff are preparing for the Color Our World Summer Reading & Programs. Programs will be offered for all ages, and everyone is encouraged to participate in summer reading.

Reading during the summer for school-age youth helps prevent “summer slide,” the loss of valuable reading skills that were attained during the school year. Prizes have been provided by area businesses and the Nacogdoches Friends of the Library.

The library has designated the last Tuesday of each month to be Techo Tuesday. An hour is set aside for drop-in assistance with mobile devices.

The next Techo Tuesday is May 27th from 1:302:30pm. Of course, customers may seek assistance at other times by appointment. For more information, please contact library staff at 936-559-2970 or askalib@nactx.us.

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 6 and brush in zone 4.

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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Police Department Training Coordinator/Firearms Instructor Sgt. Al Patterson has our new officers Amber Lee, Cole Collins, and Jared Seagroves at the range this week getting them qualified with our department's firearms standards. We are excited for them as they start their careers with us!

Staff contact: Brett Ayres Sgt. - Community Relations 936-559-2618

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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.

Residents visiting City Hall will notice some new artwork adorning 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!

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

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Engineering/Public Works

Planning & Zoning

In an effort to train our Water Utilities and Utility Construction staff and facilitate and expedite their licensure in the water and wastewater fields, the Engineering Department in August of 2022 began quarterly hosting of needed water and wastewater courses which are required by TCEQ for licensure. An ancillary benefit of hosting these courses has been the saving of expense of City operators traveling for these courses and bringing spending to Nacogdoches from the out-of-town participants.

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

This week, the Engineering Department organized and hosted a multi-day Water Utility Safety course for operator training. Nine (9) City staff members took the course, as well as operators from the City of Huxley, City of Timpson, Lilly Grove SUD and two (2) private companies. There were 15 total students in the class, our best attended course to date.

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)

Since starting this program almost 3 years ago, it has been a successful endeavor resulting in several City operators obtaining licenses and we are already planning our next course offering for later this fall.

A special thank you to the Community Services Department and in particular the Library for allowing the use of their classroom this week.

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 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.

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 Splashadoches opens for the season today!

Season opening party is 11am-1pm.

Please excuse our dust. The Recreation Center and Library are replacing the ceiling in the drive through. The drive through area will be closed during these repairs. The Recreation Center and Library will be open for regular hours during this construction, the front doors will be fully accessible. For your safety please make sure you avoid the areas that are blocked off.

Parks Department Get ready for May Play Days!

We’ve got a month full of splashy, sunny fun and you’re invited!

Temple Spray Station - NOW OPEN Splashadoches - NOW OPEN Robert McCrimmon Playground Grand Opening – Friday, May 30 at 11:00 AM The fourth and last Bulky Trash Curbside Collection and Drop-Off will be held next week. If you live in the Northwest Ward you can bring your bulky items to Pecan Park on Tuesday, May 27 starting at 4 p.m. for free drop-off.

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: 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 here.

Running of the Blueberries 5K, 10K and 1 mile on June 14th is open for registration participants can register at this link.

Volunteers are needed for this event. Sign up to volunteer here.

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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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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Friday Update Animal Services Due to traffic issues at the shelter, DeHart Vet Clinic will still be offering services on the first Tuesday of each month, but will be moving to Brookshire Bros. on University Dr.

Zippy

Pudge

The animals pictured on this page are some of the longest tenured residents at the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter. If you are looking to adopt a furry friend, please consider one of these animals that have been made to wait the longest for their furever home!

See all of our pets!

Kilo

Silver

Future

Muppet

Staff contact: Theresa Jordan Animal Services Manager 936-569-2821

Jelly Belly

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