Dear Democrats,
I worked for USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, for eleven years. This past week has been like experiencing a death in the family. I’m sure that others with experience in other Federal agencies feel likewise. For once I am at a loss for words. Join me on Monday for our National Day of Protest on the Courthouse steps.
Upcoming events in the next few weeks
1. Join us for the National Day of Protest on Monday, February 17, at noon, on the Courthouse steps. Hundreds of other rallies will take place at the same time, from Washington, DC, to state capitals, to city halls and county courthouses. At our peaceful rally we will show our opposition to fascism and tyranny and will resolve to protect the U.S. Constitution and to ensure that power serves the people and not the rich and powerful. Bring a sign, show your support!
2. The Nacogdoches Community Coalition will meet at 5:30pm on Monday, February 17, in the Little Zion Baptist Church, 305 Shawnee Street discuss final preparations for the Black History Expo.
3. The 21/7 Association will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 18, at noon at Cypress Ridge, 2701 Logan Circle. Contact Nancy Niehaus for more information.
4. The International Farmers and Ranchers will meet on Tuesday, February 18, at 6:00pm in room 108 of SFA’s Agriculture Building, 1924 Wilson Drive. Will be interesting to hear what the speaker from the US Department of Agriculture reports about cuts to their programs, especially those assisting minority farmers.
5. The Black History and Cultural Expo will be held from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Saturday, February 22 at McMichael Middle School. Free entrance, free activities, free lunch, learning rooms for different age groups, speakers, talent show, and organization tables. Come as a group or organization and set up your table or come as individuals, group of friends, or family! Contact Celena Garrett (936) 615-2797 or Joyce Mills (936)-552-9324 for Talent Show entry or Exhibitor information.
6. A National Economic Blackout is being planned for Friday, February 28.Stay tuned for details.
Nacogdoches City Council
The Nacogdoches City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18, at 5:30pm, in the City Hall, 202 East Pilar Street. See the City’s “Friday Update” for more information about meetings and more on their Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/CityofNacogdoches. Agendas for city meetings can be found at https://www.nactx.us/agendas. Meetings are streamed at www.nactx.us/1198/Channel-21.
The agenda includes the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program” for bicyclist and pedestrian infrastructure and planning. This program provides funding to plan for and construct a variety of alternative transportation projects that improve safety and mobility for non-motorized travelers and mitigate congestion by providing safe alternatives to motor vehicle transport. City staff are seeking Council approval for projects to:
- build sidewalks along South Street between Nazareth Way and Craven Street.
- develop a North Street Active Transportation Plan, focusing on enhancing northbound and southbound bicycle and pedestrian mobility along North Street between Pilar and Austin Streets.
Nacogdoches County Commissioners
The Nacogdoches County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday, February 18, at 9:00am in the Commissioners’ Courtroom, Suite 170 of the Nacogdoches County Courthouse, 101 West Main Street. Recordings of meetings are posted on the county website.
NISD School Board meetings
The NISD School Board will have a regular meeting on Thursday, February 27, at 5:00pm in the E.J. Campbell District Support Center Annex, 420 South Shawnee Street. Go to their website for more information.
Nacogdoches County Hospital District
Nacogdoches County Hospital District Board of Directors meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:15pm in Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary Conference Center, 1204 North Mound Street. For information about the Hospital District go to their website https://nachd.org.
Major holidays and events in Nacogdoches and elsewhere in the near future
1-28 February Black History Month
17 February President’s Day National Day of Protest
22 February Community Improvement Program’s “Black History and Cultural Expo”
1-31 March National Women’s History Month
10 March Executive Committee and Nac Dems monthly meetings
tbd April Farmers Market “Spring Fling”
3 April Last day to register to vote in Local Election
14 April Executive Committee and Nac Dems monthly meetings
22 April Earth Day
22 April First day of early voting in Local Election
22 April Last day to apply for ballot by mail for Local Election
29 April Last day of early voting in Local Election
3 May Local Election
Rally on Monday!
Mike Strong
Nac Dems