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FRIDAY UPDATE

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Upcoming Meetings

City Happenings The Pineywoods Youth Rodeo is taking place at the Nacogdoches Expo Center from Nov. 15-17.

SFA Football will face the University of Incarnate Word at Homer Bryce Stadium this weekend in Nacogdoches. Visit sfajacks.com for more information.

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 This week Visit Nacogdoches wrapped up interviews and selected a candidate for the Group Sales & Services Coordinator position. We'll announce our new team member next week!

The CVB Board met for its regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Reminder that this month's Nac Snack Friday will be pushed to Saturday, November 30th for Wassail Fest! We hope you come out and join us for delicious wassail and lunch on the square!

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.

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

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Nacogdoches Main Street Merry Christmas Market Congratulations to Becky Berdoll, winner of the Small Gift Basket, Jana Ivy, winner of the Medium Gift Basket, and Ranelle Woolrich, winner of the Grand Gift Basket! Each of these lucky winners has been contacted and will be picking up their festive goodies soon. Thank you to everyone who shopped local and made this year’s Merry Christmas Market a joyful celebration of the holiday season!

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.

How to Participate: 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, December 3! While you’re enjoying the festivities, explore the unique stores throughout downtown for your holiday shopping. Let’s make this season a #ShopLocal celebration!

Main Street Christmas Movie Night Join us in downtown Nacogdoches for a festive evening at the Nacogdoches Main Street Christmas Movie Night! On Friday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m., we’re screening The Grinch for free at the CVB Stage (200 block of Pilar Street). Bring your family, friends, and blankets, and settle in for a cozy night filled with holiday magic. Enjoy a hot chocolate stand and fun dessert vendors on this fun family night out.

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 Zion Hill Scrapbook Challenge As the holiday season begins, and families will gather together, we are asking Zion Hill congregation members to go through family albums, scrapbooks, and memories to see if there are any early pictures taken at the historic Zion Hill Church.

During the “Scrapbook Challenge”, those who send in historic pictures of Zion Hill will be entered to win tickets to an upcoming concert/program at the site.

Historic Sites staff are also offering a workshop on Tuesday, November 19th at 5:30pm to show how to scan and send in photos.

Loblolly Model Train Display: Sensory Friendly Day Thursday, December 5th This year we are offering a sensory-friendly day for our Loblolly Model Train Display to provide a welcoming environment for visitors with sensory sensitivities. These special days feature reduced noise and lights, as well as limited crowd sizes to ensure a comfortable experience.

Over the summer, Historic sites staff met with representatives from the Helping House in Nacogdoches who graciously provided guidance and some resources to help us create a sensory-friendly experience for our visitors.

The first sensory-friendly day will be held on Thursday, December 5th, with a potential second date on Thursday, December 12th, based on demand. Families are encouraged to sign up for specific time slots to help us manage attendance and maintain a calm atmosphere.

For more information on how to register, visit natx.us/historicsites “events”.

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

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Friday Update Nacogdoches Public Library SFA Music Prep will provide a free preview performance of A Nutcracker Dream on Friday, November 22nd at 5:00pm. Their goal is to bring classical music to children and families who might not otherwise get a chance to experience a live performance. The event is free, but registration is requested through eventbrite.com.

As part of the ongoing book discussion of There There, the library will provide an opportunity for families to interview and record the older members of their families in a StoryCorp-inspired program. This will take place November 22nd and December 6th.

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

In collaboration with Better Together of Nacogdoches, the library’s computers now provide free access to the CANDID Foundation Directory, which is a database of grant opportunities for nonprofits and schools. For more information, please contact library staff at 936559-2970.

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 9 & the brush route in zone 6.

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.

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: Permit allows excavation at Old Tyler site - City Manager Rick Beverlin quoted

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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Parks Department

Recreation Department

The Nacogdoches City Council has approved a contract for Professional Services between the City and Cunningham Recreation for construction of a new playground at Robert McCrimmon Park!

Winter break is just around the corner. This year winter camps will be offered as 2 mini camps, January 2 & 3 and January 6 & 7.

Camp is 9am-3:30pm and available for children ages 5-12. Campers will do crafts, play games, utilize our gymnastics room and gymnasium. Registration opens December 2nd and will be available until the first day of camp or until the camp is full.

Design renderings for the playground are being finalized and will be posted to the Nacogdoches Parks & Recreation Facebook page soon. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates on the installation timeline!

Parks and Recreation would like to invite you to the Opening Celebration at Ritchie Street Playground on Tuesday, November 26th from 11am to 1pm! Help us celebrate the installation of our All Abilities Playground and the newly painted basketball court at Ritchie Street Park by joining us for games, snacks and giveaways.

This come and go event will be fun for the whole family! Find all the details on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

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 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.

Our most recent Pets at the Rec participant Maroney (pictured) has found his forever home! Thank you to all who expressed interest in him and keep an eye out for our next Pet at the Rec!

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

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