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Nacogdoches

Nacogdoches. By: Amy Bellows. Background Information. W elcome to Nacogdoches - the oldest town in Texas. For a town tough to pronounce, it's one easy place to fall in love with. That's why we say Nacogdoches is as unique as it sounds. History. Antiques.

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Nacogdoches

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  1. Nacogdoches By: Amy Bellows

  2. Background Information • Welcome to Nacogdoches - the oldest town in Texas. For a town tough to pronounce, it's one easy place to fall in love with. That's why we say Nacogdoches is as unique as it sounds. History. Antiques. • Museums. Live theatre. Symphonies. Nature trails. Art exhibits. Festivals. College football. If diverse entertainment and loads of fun are in your plans, you've come to just the right place. You're in the heart of a Texas treasure and we want you to feel right at home. So relax and get ready to enjoy yourself. You'll be having fun faster than you can say, well...Nacogdoches.

  3. Location • Location • Nacogdoches is just a short distance from Houston (130 miles), Dallas/Ft. Worth (180 miles), Austin (210 miles), San Antonio (275 miles), and Shreveport/Bossier City (95 miles).

  4. Population • Population: 33,500 (est.)

  5. Taxes • Area Taxes • Hotel/Motel Tax: 13% (State 6%, City 7%) • City Sales Tax: 8.25%

  6. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN UNIVERSITYFrom an evening at the opera to Saturday afternoon college football, • SFA brings a vitality to Nacogdoches that one expects to find only in larger cities. SFA is noted as one of the most respected state universities in the South. • The College of Fine Arts at SFA is a prominent regional presenter of fine arts performances and events. It combines the diverse talents of touring and local performers with the participation and support of the community.

  7. FIRM NAME PRODUCT Employment Stephen F. AustinPilgrim's PrideNacogdoches ISDMemorial HospitalNacogdoches Medical CenterWal-MartBerry DirectNibco, Inc.Moore Business FormsJ.M. ClipperForetravel, Inc.Texas Farm ProductsNacogdoches CountyCity of NacogdochesCooper Power SystemsBrookshire Bros.KrogerARA ServeInternational PaperBright Coop, Inc.Burns, Morris & StewartTysonNorth Place Nursing HomeCal-Tex Lumber CompanySouthwest CannersFredonia State BankWestward TrailsCCE, Inc.Acme BrickPatterson Wood ProductsStone Fort National Bank EducationFeed, chicks, poultry processingEducationHospitalHospitalDepartment storeYellow PagesBronze pipe valvesBusiness formsSealing componentsMotor homesFeed and fertilizerCounty governmentMunicipalityTransformersGroceryGroceryCafeteria serviceStrand boardPoultry coopsDoor framesPoultryNursing homeLumberSoft drinksBankNursing homeRoad constructionBuilding bricksMill workBank 1,3381,035845750525435400400360350350335300280262254175171151150150150146135115105858580757058

  8. Citizen Report 1999-2000 • Administration • Worked with Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau to establish a new billboard advertising campaign • Developed brochures for new residents, Lake Nacogdoches land owners, our regional airport, and Historic Oak Grove Cemetery" • Worked with Chamber of Commerce to set up a " Good Counts Committee" for the 2000 census • Started renovation of the Historic Gladys Hampton Building (City Hall) • Secured the Historic Union Pacific Railroad Depot which will be renovated and serve as the home of Brazos Transit System • Started installment of 60 antique street lamps on East Main St. as part of downtown renovation • Dedicated new Thomas J. Rusk Plaza and Statue on East Main St. • Installed first set of outdoor weather warning sirens • Secured full mass transit bus system to be fully operational by late fall 2000 • Currently in third year of five year program to hard surface all dirt streets • Worked to continue program on Interstate-69 • Working with Union Pacific Railroad to install a new rail spur site below Nacogdoches • Made application with Texas Water Development Board to expand water plant to 20 million gallons a day • Assumed operation of the Central Heights Water Systems • Installed drive-by visitor’s welcome display on West Loop 224, near ball field complex • Upgraded water and wastewater extension policy to encourage business development • Named a "Millennium City"

  9. Local Government issues • Information Technology • Installed and configured (51) new personal computers for various city departments. • Migrated public safety AS400 software to new release. • Installed peer to peer network for Convention and Visitors Bureau. • Responded to approximately 4,300 help desk requests from 175 users. • Coordinated information systems purchasing for 27 departments. • Hosted President's Council on Year 2000 Community Conversation. • Coordinated Year 2000 project. • Greeted Year 2000 with 100% success rate on the date rollover.

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  11. Bibliography • http://www.lsjunction.com • http://www.virtualtexan.com/ • http://www.lnstar.com/mall/main-areas/txtrails.htm#cities • http://www.esc2.net/TIELevel2/projects/texas/default.htm

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