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FRIDAY UPDATE

JUNE 6, 2025

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The 35 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 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 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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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 This week Visit Nacogdoches held its first Nacogdoches Tours for SFA Orientation. The tours are at 8:30am and 3:30pm on orientation days throughout the summer. Attendees are picked up from the SFA Student Center on a bus, and enjoy an hour-long tour of the town led by Visit Nac staff.

The first tour had 15 attendees, and we hope to see that number increase as this becomes a regular offering.

We're counting down the days to the Blueberry Jam and Texas Blueberry Festival! A full itinerary of weekend events is attached, from live music, to art markets, Blueberry Brunch and much more. All Blueberry events and information can be found at visitnacogdoches.org/blueberry The CVB invites all to attend a Celebration of Life for former Director Sherry Morgan on Thursday, July 17th at the Charles Bright Visitor Center.

More details will be available soon.

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.

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Friday Update Human Resources Current Open Positions Equipment Operator II - Sanitation Disposal Information Technology- Senior System Administrator Police- Police Officer Police- Police Recruit Parks- Part Time Laborer Part-Time Circulation Clerk 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 Events – Saturday, June 7 Downtown Nacogdoches will be bustling this Saturday with multiple business anniversaries and the return of Market on Main. These events offer a great opportunity to support local businesses ahead of next weekend’s Texas Blueberry Festival.

Rhinestone Rifles Turns 9 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 404 E. Main Street Celebrate nine years with exclusive sales, birthday treats, and a $50 shop credit giveaway.

Brendyn’s BBQ Birthday Bash 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 601 E. Main Street Marking five years as a brick-and-mortar, Brendyn’s BBQ will feature live music by Zach Maberry, beer from Fredonia Brewery, giveaways, and a special menu. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 10:45 a.m.

Nac Uniques – 1 Year Celebration 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 317 E. Main Street Join Nac Uniques in celebrating their first anniversary with special discounts, giveaways, and refreshments throughout the day.

Market on Main 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 305 E. Main Street The indoor Market on Main returns, featuring handmade goods, fresh finds, and family-friendly shopping from local vendors.

Looking Ahead: Texas Blueberry Festival The 35th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival, presented by Tipton Ford, kicks off Saturday, June 14 at 8:00 a.m. in historic downtown Nacogdoches. To accommodate vendor setup, road closures will begin Friday evening, June 13, at 5:00 p.m.

Make sure to shop with our downtown businesses during the festival—many will have vendor booths, special sales, and blueberry-themed merchandise throughout the day.

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

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Historic Sites Indoor Crafts at the Durst-Taylor House during the Blueberry Festival Families are invited to take a break from the heat and enjoy indoor crafts at the Durst-Taylor Historic House during the Texas Blueberry Festival. Crafts will be blueberry-themed, and guests can also explore the historic house and gardens. The site will be open for regular hours on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Junior Engineer Days This Thursday marked the start of our weekly Junior Engineer Days at the Nacogdoches Railroad Depot!

Every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., children can visit the depot to enjoy trainthemed crafts, activity stations, and more.

Special presentation days throughout the summer will feature guests from the Nacogdoches Public Library, Nacogdoches Fire & Rescue, Eversong, and the Texas Forestry Museum.

The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Join Nacogdoches Historic Sites for a free screening of The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Zion Hill Historic Site, 324 N. Lanana Street. This Angel Studios film tells the inspiring true story of Reverend Martin and Donna Martin of Possum Trot, Texas, whose church community adopted 77 children from the foster care system. The evening will include opening remarks and a post-film Q&A with producers Rebekah and Josh Weigel.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library The library staff is seeking volunteers to assist with craft and program preparation. For more information on the types of volunteer opportunities that are available, please contact the library staff at 936-559-2970.

The Color Our World Summer Reading & Programs launch this Saturday at 1:00pm. Participants will get to preview the programs, register for the reading challenge and play games and enjoy snacks. Independent and family reading during the summer is very important in maintaining the valuable literacy skills kids learned through the school year, therefore, the library encourages families to visit the library to borrow books. Prizes have been donated by local businesses, Nacogdoches Junior Forum, and Nacogdoches Friends of the Library. For more information, please contact the library staff at 936559-2970 or nactx.us.

The Library staff is excited to announce a new book club for teens, Animated Books Club. The group is for ages 12-18 years and will meet the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Participants will gather with fellow graphic novel, anime, and comic enthusiasts. The first meeting will be June 13th at 4:30pm. No registration is required.

The Library will host its Book Tasting on June 13th at 5:30pm. Guests will try out new books in a restaurantthemed setting. Taste new types of books—mystery, fantasy, nonfiction, and more—by choosing from a "menu" of exciting options. Family-friendly. Drop in, pick your "course," and dive into something new! All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Puzzles have become super popular in recent years and many people have asked for a puzzle swap. The Library staff is pleased to announce the first puzzle swap on Saturday, June 14th at 12pm. Participants are encouraged to bring their complete, gently-used puzzles and trade with fellow puzzle aficionados. There’s no maximum number of puzzles to bring, but participants should bring at least one to trade. The event is for all ages and no registration is required. Contact library staff at 936-559-2970 for more information.

Staff contact: Mercedes Franks Public Library Manager 936-560-4441

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Friday Update Public Works Public Works crews are currently clearing brush in zones 15 & 18.

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.

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 North Street Sewer Line Rehabilitation Beginning Monday, June 9, rehabilitation work will begin on the sewer line beneath North Street that runs between Austin Street and Ellington Street.

Beginning next week, a contractor will be performing a video survey of the existing sewer line in the street and beginning on June 9 crews will perform pipe bursting during overnight hours and manhole and service reconnections during the day.

This work will take several weeks to complete and will require closure of one of the southbound lanes of North Street during this period. Traffic control devices will be in place for safety and motorists should use caution while driving in this area and expect delays when traveling southbound due to these repairs.

City Accepting Bids for Street Paving Project The City will be receiving bids for the bond-funded 2025 Street Paving Project next Tuesday, June 17 at 2:00 PM, map attached.

Road Closure for Repair Due to damage to the road in the 700 block of Harris Street, the road is closed to through traffic through the weekend. Public Works crews are on hand to assess the damage and perform necessary repairs.

Motorists will need to seek alternate routes through this area during this period.

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) 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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Recreation Department Mia, a nine year old shepherd mix, spent the day snoring at the Recreation Center. She met some patrons and then took a nice long nap complete with soft snores and her tongue hanging out. Mia is looking for her forever home. She gets along well with everyone and is very gentle. If you are looking for a new addition to your family Mia would be a great choice! Click here to adopt her.

The first week of ninja camp was a success.

The full camp had 24 participants. There are still some spots available in other weeks of our new gymnastics and ninja camps. Click here for more information on these camps: Tomorrow’s (Saturday, June 7th) Hike through Nature location has been changed due to weather. The hike will now begin at Pecan Park at the trailhead located at the end of Logansport. Participants wanting to attend can still register for this free event 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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Recreation Department

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

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