Friday Update 11-8-2024

FRIDAY UPDATE

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Upcoming Meetings

City Happenings The Merry Christmas Market is taking place on November 8-9 in Downtown Nacogdoches! Take advantage of special deals and promotions as you get a head start on some holiday shopping!

Shoppers are invited to enter our gift basket drawing by visiting 5, 10, or 15 locations, collecting stamps, and submitting their punch card by Monday at 2 PM. Nacogdoches Historic Sites is hosting a Veteran’s Day celebration at the Loblolly Model Train Diplay inside the Nacogdoches Train Depot on November 8-9. The exhibit will feature special military themed tributes and is free and open to the public.

Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, November 18, 2024 -5:00 p.m - City Hall (rescheduled from Nov. 11)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. - City Hall

City Council Tuesday, November 17, 2024 - 5:30 p.m - City Hall Tuesday, November 19, 2024- 5:30 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 5:30 p.m - City Hall December 17, 2024 - 5:30 p.m - City Hall January 7, 2024 - 5:30 p.m - City Hall

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Friday Update Convention & Visitor’s Bureau It's the best time of year! We're preparing for back to back weekends of festive fun in Nacogdoches. Plan your schedule now with our Holiday Itinerary, and send it to your friends and family near and far!

Full list of holiday events and corresponding information can be found here: visitnacogdoches.org/holiday-events The Bert Rees Christmas Lighting contest runs December 1st through the 20th! Deck your homes and businesses with holiday joy and enter to win cash prizes and gift cards for your creativity! Help us light up Nacogdoches for the holiday season! This year we're teaming up with Main Street to offer a special Downtown Business category.

Stay tuned for more information, which can be found at visitnacogdoches.org/bertrees Save the date for Saturday, December 7th!

Get into the holiday spirit and make plans to attend "Jingle Jams on the Square" leading up to the Nine Flags Christmas Parade! We've invited the Elise Road Band from San Antonio, TX to perform live Christmas tunes on the Visitor Center Stage from 4:30-6:30pm! Food trucks & vendors will add to the magic with tasty offerings sure to warm you up. The parade kicks off at 6:30, so be sure to bring chairs and blankets to watch the festivities!

Staff contact: Ashley Morgan CVB Director 936-564-7351

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Friday Update Human Resources Current Open Positions Library- Assistant Library Manager Police- Communications Dispatcher Police- Police Officer Police- Police Recruit Recreation- PT Recreation Assistant Sanitation Disposal/Landfill- Equipment Operator II Streets- Laborer Utility Meter Technician Water/Waste Water Operator or Trainee

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.

Members of our Human Resources office and a representative from the Nacogdoches Police Department represented the city at the Hiring Red, White and You job fair on Thursday, November 7 inside the C.L Simon Recreation Center.

Staff contact: Lane Semien HR Generalist 936-559-2527

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Nacogdoches Main Street Wettermark Bank Building The old Wettermark Bank Building/ Roma’s Italian Kithcen was selected as the winner in the renovation and restoration category for cities under 50,000 in the Texas Downtown Association’s President’s Awards Program. This recognition celebrates the building’s remarkable transformation after nearly 50 years of vacancy.

Originally constructed in 1896 by architect Diedrich Rulfs as the Wettermark State Bank, the building at 124 E. Main St. has housed various businesses over the years, including barber shops and drug stores, before falling into disrepair. In 2022-2023, it underwent a major renovation led by Kim Crisp, and is now home to Roma’s Italian Kitchen. Congratulations to Crisp and his team for their hard work and determination to bring new life into this historic building!

Texas Downtown Board Tori Huddleston, City of Nacogdoches Main Street Manager, has been elected to the Texas Downtown Board! Starting January 1, 2025, Huddleston will join a dynamic board dedicated to revitalizing downtowns across Texas. The Texas Downtown Board not only leads initiatives in community development but also fosters meaningful relationships among members devoted to supporting vibrant, thriving Main Streets. Tori’s vision and commitment to downtown Nacogdoches make her a fantastic addition, and we’re excited to see her make an impact statewide.

Congratulations, Tori!

Merry Christmas Market Get into the holiday spirit with our two-day Merry Christmas Market in Downtown Nacogdoches!

This special event offers a preview of our downtown businesses’ holiday collections, giving you the perfect opportunity to shop early for those unique gifts!

Friday, November 8th | 10 AM - 8 PM Saturday, November 9th | 10 AM - 5 PM Discover amazing sales at your favorite downtown shops and enjoy delicious bites from food trucks near the Visitor Center!

Gift Basket Giveaway!

Pick up a punch card at the Nacogdoches CVB or at any participating business and make sure an employee signs it when you make a purchase!

The more locations you make a purchase at, the bigger the prize you could win!

5 stores = entry for a Small Gift Basket 10 stores = entry for a Medium Gift Basket 15 stores = entry for a Large Gift Basket!

Turn in your completed punch card by Monday, November 11th at the CVB to enter! Winners will be announced on November 13th—don’t miss out!

Join us for fantastic deals, festive fun, and your chance to win one of three holiday gift baskets!

Wassail Fest Join us for Wassail Fest on Saturday, November 30, from 11 AM to 3 PM in Downtown Nacogdoches as we celebrate Small Business Saturday with festive cheer! Our downtown merchants will be showcasing their best holiday wassail recipes, each competing for the title of Wassail Fest Champion.

Stop by participating businesses downtown to sample their wassail creations and vote for your top three favorites. Cast your vote by scanning the QR code on Wassail Fest posters, or pick up a paper voter card at the Visitor Center to submit by 4 PM. The winner will be crowned on the Nacogdoches Main Street Facebook page on Tuesday,

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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 Loblolly Model Train open Veterans Day Weekend George Ellis and J.R. will have their annual Loblolly Model Train open for a special Veterans day open house Friday, November 8th from 10am to 4pm and Saturday, November 9th 10am to 6pm. The Loblolly Model Train display is free to the public.

Tickets on Sale for Historic Sites Holiday Events: SFA Choral Choir Accapella Holiday Concert, The Purple Hulls Holiday Concert, a Very Victorian Christmas Dinner, and the Nacogdoches Christmas Tour of Homes.

For more information, visit: nactx.us/historicsites.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library Despite the sporadic rain, the 11th annual Dia de los Muertos Festival was successful. Crowds enjoyed performances by musical groups, folklorico dancers and the Grupo de Danza Chikawa Aztec. There were approximately 90 food and retail vendors and it’s estimated that about 2000 people attended the event.

The library staff wants to thank the following City departments for their assistance: Police Department, Public Works, Maintenance, Parks, and Fire. The CVB staff stayed open for the event and CERT volunteers provided transport for people with mobility issues.

The event was also sponsored by Eaton Corp., Nacogdoches Friends of the Library and grants from NEA Big Read and Arts Midwest and TEC Energy.

The library staff wishes to give a special thanks to the staff of the Recreation Center who were instrumental in the planning and execution of the event!

As part of the NEA Big Read celebration of There There, Caddo Indigenous American scholar Lauren Haupt will discuss the themes of family, place and identity found in the novel by Tommy Orange. The book discussion will be held on November 12th at 5:30pm in the library. The event is free, but registration is requested through eventbrite.com.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. For more information, please call 936-5592970.

The monthly Lego Club meets November 16th from 12-1:30pm for children ages 5-12 years. The library provides thousands of Lego pieces for kids to build and share. The program is free and no registration is required.

The Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts, in collaboration with the Nacogdoches Public Library, is offering a free screening of the movie, Flowers of the Killer Moon, on Friday, November 8th at 6:30pm at the Cole Art Center. The event will feature a discussion as it relates to the NEA Big Read book, There There by Tommy Orange. The event is free, but registration is requested through eventbrite.com.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. For more information, please call the library at 936-559-2970.

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

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Friday Update Public Works Public Works crews are currently clearing clearing the leaf route in zone 20 & the brush route 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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Friday Update Police Department The department is pleased to announce that officers Spencer Tutt and Nick McGuire have been selected as our newest Field Training Officers. As Field Training Officers, they will be responsible for training new police officers fresh out of the academy.

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.

City PIO Kevin Meyer gave a presentation to a local community group on volunteer opportunities with the City. If interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, email meyerk@nactx.us.

City News Stories Daily Sentinel: Loblolly exhibit holds Veterans Day display - Historic Sites Manager Veronica Amoe quoted Daily Sentinel: Contract approved for McCrimmon playground

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

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Friday Update Engineering Burk Street Planned Closure Burk Street Planned Closure - The City of Nacogdoches's stormwater drainage contractors will begin construction on the Burk Street bridge crossing on Monday November 4, 2024. To accomodate contractor mobilization, Burk Street will be closed starting Friday morning November 1, 2024 at 7:00 AM. Burk Street will continue to be closed to through traffic while these much needed drainage improvements are completed. Please use caution while traveling in this area.

Bid Postings Local business owners that are interested in reviewing and being considered for city contracts should consider taking the following steps to stay informed of new opportunities.

Local traffic will be accommodated. We will continue to update our social media pages of any changes or additional traffic advisories while these drainage improvements are being completed.

1. Frequently check the Bid Postings page on the City of Nacogdoches website for an up to date list of open bids with the City.

Bid Postings Page: https://nactx.us/bids.aspx 2. Register to receive text or email alerts when new bids are posted by visiting the link below. Register for an account by clicking "Website Sign In" at the top right corner of the page, then choose an email and phone number for the account. Once signed in, locate the red text category "Bid Postings" , simply click the letter icon (for email alerts) or the phone icon (for texts) to sign up for those alerts.

Planning & Zoning Upcoming Meetings: The agenda and packet materials can be accessed online at the following link 72 hours prior to the meeting: https://www.nactx.us/agendas Planning & Zoning Commission  Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (Nov. 11th reschedule)

Bid Postings Alert Signup Page: https://nactx.us/list.aspx?Mode=Subscribe#bids

Staff contact: Aimee Cloutier Planning Coordinator 936-559-2574

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Staff contact: Case Opperman Dir. of Public Works/ City Engineer

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Friday Update Recreation Department Maroney, a 1 year old lab/pitbull mix, spent the day at the Recreation Center. He took his job seriously and greeted every patron that came into the Recreation Center. He is a man of few words, but lots of action. He is very interested in pickleball and art.

Maroney especially enjoyed meeting the children that came to tumble tots this morning. He enjoyed all of their praise and gently greeted each of them with a big lick.

Maroney would be an amazing addition for any family with children. Maroney would like to find his forever home. Applications for Maroney can be submitted to https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmser vice? account=nacogdoches&method=online_for m_html&formid=31.

Parks Department Nacogdoches Parks ands Recreation is pleased to announce that the section of the Lanana Creek Trail from Park Street to Martinsville Street is now reopened to the public.

Residents are still encouraged to use caution when walking this section of the trail and to avoid crossing any barriers or construction fencing that still exist on parts of the trail that reman closed. Special thanks to our Parks staff as well as the Nacogdoches Rotary Club for replacing our Park Street footbridge!

Work continues on the new Temple Spray Station and we hope to have an update on its opening soon!

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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Friday Update Animal Services Maroney the 1 year old lab pit mix won 3rd place at Atwood’s costume contest as a lumberjack on October 26. He had fun with dog and enjoyed loves from kids. All the excitement wore him out.

Animal Services will be appearing on the first Sunday of every month at Chili’s for Pooches on the Patio. Come out and visit with one of our star animals from the shelter and get the scoop on how to be a regular or short term foster parent. You can fill out the application on our City web page or use this link.

HSNC is still working on their end of year close out and restructuring. They will be closed for services to the public until the first of the year.

See all of our pets!

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

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