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Economic Development Fund Management

Nacogdoches

Summary

The city approved a Chapter 380 agreement with Icon Cinema to bring a movie theater back to 3801 North Street, providing tax rebates and $50,000 in upgrade reimbursements.

At a glance

Total mentions
5
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 3, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The city will reimburse up to $50,000 for ADA and fire alarm updates, provide a sliding-scale sales tax rebate over 10 years, and retain an estimated $79,375 in sales tax and $81,000 in ad valorem taxes.

✅Who benefits

Local residents and students gain restored local entertainment options and up to 20 new jobs.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (8)

KTRE-TV (ABC 9, Lufkin/Nacogdoches)Oct 28, 2026

Angelina County approves $54,541 in unclaimed capital credits for local programs

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - Angelina County leaders voted to reclaim $54,541 in unclaimed capital credits and put the forgotten utility money back to work for children’s literacy, the arts and tourism.Commi...

MeetingSep 3, 2026

Type B Corporation - Sep 3, 2026

An update on the city's economic development fund was on the agenda to track active agreements and available funds, but was delayed until the next meeting.

MeetingAug 6, 2026

Type B Corporation - Aug 6, 2026

Staff are working to clean up the Economic Development Fund and check all Chapter 380 agreements to make sure incentives are properly managed and funded.

MeetingJul 7, 2026

Work Session - Jul 7, 2026

The city is looking at ways to get more visitors to stay longer, including potentially changing operating hours for historic sites and coordinating with downtown businesses to ensure there's more to do on weekends.

cbs19.tvMay 14, 2026

Nacogdoches City Council approves plan to bring movie theater back to town

Nacogdoches City Council approves plan to bring movie theater back to town cbs19.tv

MeetingMay 5, 2026approved

City Council - May 5, 2026

The city approved a Chapter 380 agreement with Icon Cinema to bring a movie theater back to 3801 North Street, providing tax rebates and $50,000 in upgrade reimbursements.

Kicks 105Aug 8, 2023

$100 Million Business Expansion Revealed For Nacogdoches, Texas

$100 Million Business Expansion Revealed For Nacogdoches, Texas Kicks 105

KLTV.comFeb 26, 2003

Nacogdoches Chosen for a New Racetrack

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