Community Happenings
The Old Town Rig Down is in full swing in downtown Nacogdoches today and tomorrow. Approximately 150 brightly colored and shiny semi truck cabs are sprawled out over the Brick Streets of Nacogdoches and Festival Park. The event features food, a free concert and a fun, family friendly atmosphere. 100% of the proceeds from the event are donated by the Massey Foundation back into the Nacogdoches community!
Upcoming Meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission
Monday, October 13, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall
Thursday, October 18, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall
City Council
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall
Main Street
Monday, September 15, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
This week Visit Nac staff has been preparing for the Old Town Rig Down!
On Monday, the CVB Board met and voted to approve a Shuttle Sponsorship to help attendees get to Festival Park for the Neal McCoy and Aaron Watson concerts on Saturday. Shuttle information is attached.
The Visitor Center will be open on Friday, September 12th from 9am-7pm, and 10am-4pm on Saturday.
Human Resources
Current Open Positions
Community Services- Community Services Coordinator
Fire Department- Part Time Office Assistant II
Human Resources- Human Resources
Generalist
Human Resources- Risk and Safety
Coordinator
Library- Assistant Library Manager
Police- Property and Evidence Technician
Sanitation Collection- Laborer
Sanitation Disposal- Laborer
Utility Construction- Laborer
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.
Brick Street Burger Battle Returns
September 12th
Mark your calendars our annual Brick Street Burger Battle kicks off Friday, September 12th! Downtown restaurants will once again serve up their best burger creations in this five-week friendly competition, and we can’t wait to see what’s on the menu this year. www.nactx.us/1581/Brick-Street-BurgerBattle
Old Town Rig Down
The 4th Annual Old Town Rig Down rolls into Downtown Nacogdoches on September 12–13, 2025! This nationally recognized big rig truck show features some of the biggest and boldest trucks from across the country. www.oldtownrigdown.com.
Nacogdoches Historic Sites
Successful Texas Folklife Concert at Zion Hill
This past Thursday and Friday, Nacogdoches Historic Sites hosted Texas Folklife’s event Bridging Borders: Music, Memory & Culture at historic Zion Hill. The program brought together incredible performers and community members to celebrate music, heritage, and storytelling.
We were honored to welcome the renowned artists Jesse Lége & Bosco Stomp and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters
Also present were Chris Kiley, Executive Director of Texans for the Arts, and Bailey Pownall, Deputy Director of Texans for the Arts.
Our amazing community filled the pews and showed everyone that Nacogdoches is a place where music, history, art, and culture can thrive.
Thursdays in the Garden Return
Thursdays in the Garden return next Thursday, the 11th, at 10 AM at the Durst-Taylor House & Gardens (304 North St.)! This FREE, hands-on history program for kids ages 2–10 features a new craft and game every other Thursday through November 20th. Next week’s fun includes old-fashioned lacing cards and a lively game of Red Roverperfect for young explorers and minimakers!
Staff contact: Veronica Amoe Historic Sites Manager 936-560-4441
The City of Nacogdoches is hosting an online auction containing nearly thirty surplus assets and vehicles online through GovDeals.com from September 8-22.
Those interested in purchasing any of the surplus assets are encouraged to set up an account on GovDeals, search for “Nacogdoches” to find our inventory, and bid in the ongoing auctions as desired.
All sales are final and the winning bidder will be responsible for reaching out to the City’s Purchasing Department to set up a time and date to pick up your items. Buyers are responsible for the transportation of won items.
For questions, please contact the City of Nacogdoches Purchasing Department at 936-559-2539 or purchasing@nactx.us .
The library is accepting applications for businesses, clubs, or families to build an altar at the Dia de los Muertos Festival on November 1 . Applications may requested by emailing askalib@nactx.us or in person. st
The library is hosting Suicide Prevention: Resources & Support on Sept. 17 at 12pm. Staff from Psychiatric Medical Care will be on hand to provide resources and answer questions. The event is open to adults 19+ years. Please register on eventbrite.com.
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The library received official notice that it has met all the requirements for accreditation from Texas State Library and Archives Commission. It is based on a library’s local government financial support, collection size per capita, and other services to its service population. Accreditation means that the library is eligible for state contract prices and grants. The accreditation is based on the FY 2023-2024 statistics.
Public Works
Public Works crews are currently clearing the leaf route in zone 5 and brush in zone 11.
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.
Police Department
Nacogdoches Police Department
Swears in Six New Officers
The Nacogdoches Police Department welcome six new officers to the ranks this week as Officers McGowen, Burns, Wall, Bryant, Goerner and Bradford took their oaths of office in front of County Judge Greg Sowell and assembled friends and family.
NPD Celebrates Retirement of 30-year Veteran Tim Goerner
Lt. Tim Goerner was recognized and celebrated for his retirement from NPD this week after 30 years protecting our community. Goerner also got to witness his son Blake swear in as an officer for NPD earlier in the day. Happy Retirement and thank you for your service, Lt. Tim Goerner!
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.
Planning & Zoning
Upcoming Meetings:
To view public hearing details, please visit the planning page at https://nactx us/754/PlanningZoning for detailed information
Planning & Zoning Commission
Monday, October 13, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. - City Hall
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall
Thursday, October 18, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall
Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee
The meeting agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and can be viewed here
There are 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.
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.
Recreation Department
Make sure to check out our new classes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Urban Step. We also have a new Taekwondo class Tuesdays at 2pm and Saturdays at 1:30pm. Click here to view our Fall Activity Guide for the latest information
Girls youth volleyball began practices this week. Their first games are October 4th.
Youth basketball registration began this week. Boys and girls ages 5-14 can register to be a part of this winter league. Click here to register. Volunteer coaches needed!
Maroney Park Pickleball Courts were closed for improvements again this week to fix some cracks in the courts. The improvements will be finished tomorrow. The courts will be back open and ready to play.
Code Enforcement
Kevin Hammett, Health Inspector for the City of Nacogdoches attended a Northeast Texas Regional Meeting in Tyler, Texas on July 22, 2025. They discussed several new bills that passed State of Texas legislation.
One of these was the HB2844-(House Bill) which includes the Mobile Food Vendors regulations. The amendment will have the Texas Department State Health Services being the sole regulatory authority of the Mobile Food Vendors-target date is July 2026. The law went into effect on September 1, 2025 and will be turned over to the State inspectors in July of 2026. A representative of the Department State Health Services-Stephen Motes-added that the city Inspectors should continue to regulate the mobile vendors until the transition period which will be in July 2026. As we inspect the Mobile Food Vendors locally we have been passing this information on to them to be prepared to make the transition and get familiar with the new House Bill 2844.
If you have any questions about this, please contact Kevin Hammett our City of Nacogdoches Health Inspector.
Kevin Hammett City of Nacogdoches Health Department Office Phone 936-559-2575
