The City of Nacogdoches hosted this year ’ s Leadership Nac class for “City of Nac” day this week. Check out photos from the day in the Fire, PD, Library, Airport & Parks & Rec sections.
Demolition of the Long John Silvers restaurant on North Street took place this week as a developer clears the site for construction on a new business.
Monday, January 13, 2025 - 5:00 p m - City Hall
Monday, February 10, 2025 - 5:00 p m - City Hall
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - 5:30 p.m - City Hall
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 5:30 p.m - City Hall
Tuesday, February 4, 2024 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall
Notice is hereby given of the Deadline to File Applications for a Place on the Ballot, for the May 3, 2025, Regular Election. City Council seats up for election are: Northeast Ward, Northwest Ward, and At Large Mayor. Applications will be accepted starting January 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. to February 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Visit Nacogdoches would like to thank everyone who contributed to making Nacogdoches a Christmas destination this year! We had record numbers of visitors this year, especially during Wassail Fest. It is a team effort and could not be pulled off without all of our partners in the city!
The Bert Rees Lighting Contest has concluded, and winners will be announced in the weekend edition of The Daily Sentinel Please use our map to hunt for Christmas lights in town! https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit ?mid=1zVmcZ6Zk43irvu iU KPI7M6Ajs9vg&usp=sharing
The Visitor Center will be closed Monday, December 23rd through Wednesday, December 25th. We will reopen for regular hours on Thursday, December 26th.
Thank you, and have a Merry Christmas!
Current Open Positions
Administration- Chief of Staff
Airport- Part-Time Airport Lineman
Animal Services- Animal Shelter Attendant
Police- Police Officer
Police- Police Recruit
Sanitation Collection- Laborer
Water Utilities- Office Assistant II
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.
Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual Nacogdoches Main Street Soup-er Bowl in February! This event celebrates the culinary creativity of our downtown restaurants and offers a variety of amazing soups for you to enjoy and vote for your favorite! For more event information, visit the Main Street Facebook page!
Save the date!
Main Street held a week-long poll for the public to choose the Wine Swirl theme After a very tight race between “Vino at the Casino” or “In My Wine Swirl Era” The theme that ultimately won was “In My Wine Swirl Era”. Thank you to everyone who voted and helped make this decision. The race was incredibly close! We are excited to take a beautiful trip down memory lane and celebrate 13 years of swirling, sipping, and savoring with the Nacogdoches community Tickets will be available starting February 7th
The Sterne-Hoya House hosted a magical Very Victorian Christmas Dinner on December 13th, offering guests an enchanting journey into the warmth and charm of Victorian Christmas traditions. The house was beautifully transformed into a winter wonderland, providing the perfect backdrop for this immersive evening.
A delightful, historically inspired menu was catered by Merci's World Cuisine, complemented by mulled wine from Naca Valley Vineyard. Many attendees embraced the spirit of the event by donning period-inspired attire, with a prize for the best dressed generously donated by Pemberley's at the Jones House.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, the Gobel School of Dance brought Victorian dances to life in the street, inviting guests to learn the elegant moves of the 19th century The evening was made possible by the generous support of McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, and the dedication of our incredible volunteers and staff.
More photos from the event have been posted on our facebook page “Nac Historic Sites”.
The Sterne-Hoya House, Durst-Taylor House, and Zion Hill will be open regular hours other than Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
The depot will be closed until January 2nd to allow time to take down the Loblolly Model Train Display.
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Leadership Nac visited the Nacogdoches airport as part of its “City of Nac” day,where attendees learned much about the airports functions, traffic and plans for potential expansion Members of SFA’s flight school were also on hand to present information about SFA’s aviation program and the growth it has experienced at the Nacogdoches airport.
The Books from Santa event was a great success Parents/caregivers signed up their children to receive a free book Santa and his elf gave away the books and families enjoyed hot chocolate and popcorn donated by Susu’s Popcorn Families who were unable to attend can still pick up their books during regular library hours They might even see one of Santa’s elves.
In anticipation of folks getting new tech devices over the holidays, the library staff is offering Tech Heroes on Monday, January 6th from 122pm. Library staff and volunteers will help customers learn to use their new (or not new) devices. Oftentimes customers get new devices from family members, but struggle to use them once the family returns home after the holidays. We are here to help. The session is first-come, first-serve. Customers will also learn about the free digital products available through the library
Both programs are funded (in part) by grants from the U S Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Grant # LS-253655-OLS-23).* (2024)
Public Works crews are currently clearing the leaf route in zone 5 and brush in zone 7.
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.
• 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.
Members of the Nacogdoches Police Department’s SWAT Team were on hand to give members of the Leadership Nac class an up close and personal look at SWAT equipment and vehicles, including the MRAP armored personnel carrier
The Nacogdoches Police Department is set to host a Citizens’ Police Academy. Feb 3May 12. This 14-week program aims to provide citizens with a comprehensive understanding of the Nacogdoches Police Department and the field of law enforcement.
Sgt. Brett Ayres, the program coordinator, stated, “The initiative offers a thorough examination of law enforcement, focusing specifically on the policies and procedures of the Nacogdoches Police Department. It seeks to inform citizens about the rationale behind our decisions and the methods we employ in various situations.”
The program will commence on February 3rd, with the graduation ceremony planned for May 12th. Classes will take place at the police department every Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Attendance is free of charge, but enrollment is limited to 24 participants.
Interested individuals can obtain applications at the police station or by emailing ayresb@nactx.us to request one.
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.
Daily Sentinel: City passes resolution asking for changes to hospital district - City Manager Rick Beverlin quoted
Daily Sentinel: Three developers looking at Nacogdoches for low income tax creditsNEDCO CEO Larissa Philpot-Brown quoted
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.
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
Bid Postings Alert Signup Page: https://nactx.us/list.aspx?Mode=Subscribe#bids
Staff contact: Aimee Cloutier Planning Coordinator 936-559-2574
The City of Nacogdoches now requires property owners/managers to obtain a Sign Permit to display feather signs on certain commercial or multifamily apartment properties.
FEATHER SIGN (aka teardrop) means a sign in a feather, flutter, square, teardrop, and half drop shape usually self-supported or supported by a flexible pole(s) and firmly affixed to the ground.
Feather signs are only allowed in the following districts:
- B-1, B-2, B-3, & M zoning districts - R-4 districts (multifamily apartments only)
A permit must be obtained from the City of Nacogdoches for all new or continued use
Fees are $25 00 per permit application Sign Permit Applications are available online at: www.nactx.us/permit
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
The City Council recently approved amendments to the zoning and health and safety ordinances. You can view the amendments here.
Planning & Zoning Commission
Monday, January 13, 2025 - 5:00 p.m - City Hall Monday, February 10, 2025 - 5:00 p.m - City Hall
The Parks and Recreation Advisory board reviewed and approved the designs for the Maroney Park Playground rebuild. The contractor, Cox Jones, is working on the construction documents and the project should commence in early 2025.
Beethoven came by for a short performance at the recreation center today He is a 3 year old great pyrenees mix and is looking for his forever home. He is great at sitting and waiting to be pet. He played his role as a reindeeer wll and is hoping to find his forever home by Christmas.
Youth basketball’s games began last weekend. Next youth basketball games will be January 11th.
Recreation Supervisor Joy Palmer provided the Leadership Nac group with a tour of the C.L Simon Recreation Center and explanation of City recreation programs this week
