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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Nacogdoches public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Feral Hog Control and Ordinance Amendment
The city is updating its weapons ordinance to allow professionals to trap and remove feral hogs that are damaging yards and public spaces. Current rules made it illegal to discharge firearms, making it difficult to hire wildlife control services.
High School Area Pedestrian Safety
Nacogdoches just got flagged as one of the 100 most dangerous cities in the country. It’s a wake-up call that’s going to force city leaders to rethink how we handle policing and public safety moving forward.
Substandard Structures Code Enforcement
The Building Standards Commission evaluated multiple properties flagged for code violations under local urban standards ordinances. These hearings address unsafe structures to improve neighborhood safety and community appearance.
Hazard Mitigation Planning
The city is partnering with Nacogdoches County and H2O Partners to update the hazard mitigation plan, funded by a $100,000 GLO grant, to restore eligibility for future disaster recovery funds.
Public Safety Surveillance
Nacogdoches PD is launching a new surveillance program that’s going to change how our neighborhoods are monitored. It’s a big shift in local policing that raises some real questions about how much privacy we’re trading for that extra layer of security.
Police Leadership
Nacogdoches just brought in a new police chief to shake things up. This hire is a big deal because it sets the tone for how our officers will handle crime and interact with the community from here on out.
Police Department Oversight
Nacogdoches is digging into some serious allegations against the police chief, and the new documents released are a major test for city transparency. It’s a wake-up call for how our local government handles accountability when the people in charge might be breaking the rules.