Category Archives: Nac News
History on the Surface
We all know that the drought this summer has left all of East Texas dry and brittle. Many of the area lakes have felt the severity of the drought and are at all time lows, exposing areas of the lakes … Continue reading
Historic Walking tours set for October
Downtown walking tours are back for the fall and will be offered at 10:30 a.m. each Saturday in October, excluding SFA’s homecoming weekend (October 29), at the Visitor Center, located at 200 E. Main St. Tickets are $2 and can … Continue reading
Fall Harvest Fling gets underway Saturday October 1st
Join us on Saturday, October 1st at the Nacogdoches Farmer’s Market to help kick off fall and the season of thanks in Texas’ Oldest Town. There is sure to be something to please every one of all ages, so bring … Continue reading
Historic Restoration Grant Applications now available
Beginning Monday, September 26, 2011, applications will be available for the City of Nacogdoches’ annual Historic Restoration Grant Program. This money has contributed to over 2 million dollars of projects preserving and restoring the history of Nacogdoches. The application will … Continue reading
City’s water conservation numbers as high as 50%
In mid- August the Nacogdoches City Council initiated Stage 1 of the City’s water conservation plan. The purpose of the water conservation plan is to conserve the available water supply, protect the integrity of water supply facilities and minimize effects … Continue reading
Scare on the Square Contest Forms available now!
Organizers of the upcoming 14th annual Scare on the Square Halloween festival are excited to announce plans for the Pet Costume, Children’s Costume, Pumpkin Art, and Pumpkin Baking Contest during this year’s event. Slated for Saturday, October 29th, 2011 the … Continue reading
Blast from the Past: Nacogdoches History Fair
Cooler weather isn’t the only thing to look forward to this fall; October means Texas Archeology Month and to celebrate, the City of Nacogdoches Historic Sites Department invites you to join us at the 3rd Annual Blast from the Past: … Continue reading
City of Nacogdoches Water Office to close for funeral service
The City of Nacogdoches water department offices will be closed on Friday, September 2, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to allow staff members to attend the funeral service of water department employee Brenda Gossage’s mother “We are truly … Continue reading
Crimestopper’s band to perform on the red brick streets during First Friday Nights
Downtown Nacogdoches is looking forward to the upcoming First Friday Cruise Night event, which returns to the “Oldest Town in Texas” this Friday, September 2, 2011. Classic cars will line the Plaza Principal on Pilar Street from Pecan to Fredonia … Continue reading
Recycling is Easy in Nacogdoches
The Nacogdoches Recycles Committee, in partnership with Keep Nacogdoches Beautiful continues to make headway on future plans for recycling in Nacogdoches. “We cannot stress the importance of recycling to our citizens enough,” said Shelley Brophy, Councilwoman, adding “participation in our … Continue reading