On the Horizon Newsletter

“On the Horizon” is the City of Carrollton’s official quarterly utility bill newsletter inserted into all paper copies of utility bills mailed out to households.

Please click the links below to view the current and archived newsletters.

May 2013

• 2012 Drinking Water Quality Report
• Centennial Community Picnic & Vintage Baseball Game - June 1
• History Tour - June 2013
• Fireworks are Prohibited in the City
• Summer Lunch Program - June 10-August 23
• Free Irrigation Inspections
• Events:
  • Pool Pass Holder Party - June 21
  • Fourth of July Concert - July 1
  • Summer Reading Programs - June 6-August 23
  • Swim-in Cinema - July 26
  • Cool Tuesday Movies - June 11-July 30 (every Tuesday)
  • Cardboard Regatta Day - August 3
  • Dig Into Reading - June 7
  • Movie on the Lawn: Three Ages - June 8
  • Family Fun Nights - June 10 & July 8
  • Library Book Sale - June 14 & 15
  • We Dig Worms! - June 19
  • Battle of the Brains - June 30
  • Science Safari - July 10
  • Mystery Unearthed - August 1

April 2013

• Carrollton Celebrates 100th Anniversary
• Beat the Heat This Summer
• Barbecue Grill Safety
• "Summer of Safe Pets" Begins with Registration
• Hook A Kid On Golf
• Remodeling the Right Way
• Tips to Prevent Storm Water Pollution
• Thomas Splash Park Information
• Avoid Common Spring Code Violations
• Local Pantry Helps Feed Carrollton Families
• Events:
  • Carrollton Trails 5K/1-mile Fun Walk - May 4
  • Mother's Day Concert and Picnic - May 12
  • Youth Fishing Event - May 25
  • Cinco de Mayo Celebration - May 6
  • Crosby Recreation Center Member Appreciation/Family Game Night
  • Fly Fishing - May 18
  • Celebrate Carrollton Car Show - May 26
  • League of Extraordinary Teens - May 29
  • Carrollton Wind Symphony to Perform Season Finale Concert - June 7

February 2013

• Take Advantage of the City's Low-Cost Fitness Memberships
• Carrollton Trails 5K/1-Mile Fun Walk - Registration Begins March 15
• Car Fire Safety
• Save Water, Money and the Environment with a Texas SmartScape
• Got Drugs? - April 27
• 2013 Great Texas Warrant Roundup
• April is National Volunteer Month, and that Means It's Payback Time!
• Tax Assistance at the Library and Senior Center
• Library Offers Children and Teen eBooks
• Egret Prevention
• Great American Cleanup
• Ready to Improve Your Employment Situation?
• Community Gardens
• Events:
  • Book Lovers Unite! - April 20
  • League of Extraordinary Teens - April 24
  • Movie on the Lawn - April 27
  • 2nd Annual Jazz on the Square - April 27

November 2012

• Recycling Rewards in Carrollton Just Got Better
• Winter Safety Notice
• Barking Dogs
• Smoke Alarm Reminder
• Help Keep Pollution Out of Storm Drains
• Minimize Property Risk with Insurance
• Income $50,000 or less?
• Carrollton Community Gardens
• 2013 Residential Recycling Calendar
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services  

September 2012

• Avoid Sewer Overflows
• Egret Prevention
• Leaves-An Unexpected Source of Pollution
• Irrigation Rate Increase Effective November 1
• Fire Safety: Commit a Minute
• iPads Now Available at Carrollton Public Library!
• Free GED Preparation Offered at Metrocrest Social Service

July 2012

• Stay Connected with Police
• Adopt the Purr-fect Pet
• Enjoy Gardening and Working Outdoors?
• Surviving Summer Stress
• Trash and Recycling Reminder
• Letter to Residents from Your Police Chief
• Picking-Up After Your Pet is Good for Carrollton and It's Waterways