Friday Update 9-26-2025

Community Happenings

Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative will be hosting an ArtFest right next to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday from 9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. Check out some local art!

SFA will be hosting Family Day events all weekend. For more information, please click here.

SFA Football will be at home against McNeese on Saturday, as the Lumberjacks look to win their third straight game. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. at Homer Bryce Stadium.

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, October 16, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

Monday, October 6, 2025 - 4:00 p m - C L Simon Recreation Center

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Monday, November 17, 2025 - 4:00 p.m - C.L Simon Recreation Center

City Council

Tuesday, October 7 , 2025 - 5:30 p m - City Hall

Tuesday, October 21 , 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall

It'll be a busy weekend in Nacogdoches!

Nac Snack Friday returns this week! Join us for lunch on the square from 11am2pm for delicious bites and tunes.

In coordination with SFA Orientation and Family Programs and Main Street, free shuttles will run from the SFA Student Center to the Farmer's Market and Downtown from 9am-2pm on Saturday. Art Fest will also be taking place at Banita Creek Park next to the Farmer's Market from 9am-2pm. Food Trucks will be on the square on Saturday as well!

Don't miss out on all the fun! For a full list of events, check out visitnacogdoches.org/events

Human Resources

Current Open Positions

Animal Services- Animal Services Assistant

Human Resources- Human Resources

Generalist

Human Resources- Risk and Safety Coordinator

Library- Assistant Library Manager

Parks- Part-Time Laborer

Police- Police Officer

Police- Police Recruit

Police- Property and Evidence Technician

Recreation- Part-Time Athletic Assistant

Sanitation Collection- Laborer

Sanitation Collection- Driver

Sanitation Disposal- Laborer

Utility Construction- Laborer

Utility Construction- Utility Locator/Records Technician

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.

contact:

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

Two Upcoming Concerts at Zion Hill this October

Zion Hill is excited to host two talented local artists this October.

On Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM, we invite you to Dessert & Jazz, an evening of smooth music with Dan McMahon in the historic Zion Hill Church. Guests can enjoy complimentary coffee and a dessert spread while listening to his performance.

On Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00 PM, singer and songwriter Christie Cook will share her original music blended with storytelling for a memorable evening.

Tickets for both concerts are $10, with a discounted rate of $5 for seniors and students. Tickets will be available beginning September 24 through Eventbrite or in person at Zion Hill.

Gospel Concert in Partnership with the African American Heritage Project

Save the date for a special Gospel Concert on Sunday afternoon, November 9, at Zion Hill. We are proud to partner with the African American Heritage Project, who are restoring the historic Clay House next door to Zion Hill. Proceeds from the program will support both the Clay House restoration and the continued preservation of Zion Hill District history. More details will be shared soon, stay tuned! Staff contact:

East Texas Community Health Services and SFA are teaming up to provide a free flu shot drive-thru for everyone in the community! Check out the attached flyer for more details.

Public Works

Public Works crews are currently clearing the brush route in zone 2 and 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.

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.

City of Nacogdoches

Engineering

Construction on the 2025 Street Paving Project continued this week with stabilization and repaving of Colston Street. Patching was also completed on Rob Lane, Edgewood Lane, Rosewood Lane, Yolunda Street and Sharon Street. Reconstruction and chemical stabilization on Chaparral Drive and street patching on Timberwood Drive and Redwood Drive will begin next week.

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, 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, Taekwondo, Urban Step and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. City employees (not including family members) can participate in classes for free. Click here to view our Fall Activity Guide for the latest information.

Youth volleyball games begin next Saturday.

Youth basketball registration will end October 12th. Boys and girls ages 5-14 can register to be a part of this winter league. Click here to register. Volunteer coaches needed!

Parks Department

Mill Pond Park is getting a new playground. Another bond funded playground is coming soon to Mill Pond Park. City Council has approved the contract for the new playground. The old playground will be removed in preparation, but rest assured there will be a new playground in it’s place.