Three Months, Three New Councilmembers

Three months after City Council added three new councilmembers during the general election, the councilmembers are adjusting to their new roles in the community.

07/27/2009

Martha Pointer Park

We are excited to make improvements to the Martha Pointer Park. The two existing tennis courts will be demolished and replaced with two new courts and the current basketball court will be resurfaced as a new multi-purpose court. The project will in late July and we hope to be complete in early fall, weather permitting.

07/23/2009 10:00 AM

Martha Pointer Park Improvements

Renovations should be complete by early fall.

07/23/2009 10:00 AM

City's 287(g) Program Progressing

The City of Carrollton’s 287(g) program continues to progress toward operational reality. This is a partnership with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) through which members of the Carrollton Police Department are receiving specialized training.

07/23/2009

Ongoing Construction at Crosby

Crosby Recreation Center is undergoing a major transformation into a new Community Center, with half of the building being torn down and rebuilt. Follow the construction progress with updates and photos.

07/23/2009

Texas Book Festival Grants Library $2500 for Picture Books

Hebron and Josey Library was granted $2500 with funds from the 2008 Texas Book Festival for the purchase of new and replacement picture books.

07/15/2009

Forbes Rank #12

Carrollton ranks #12 in Forbes' "America's 25 Best Places to Move"

07/10/2009

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Shop for new titles for your personal library at the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale September 17 - 19.

07/08/2009 12:15 AM

July: National Parks and Recreation Month

Celebrate July as Parks and Recreation Month by partaking in community events, playing tennis at one of our local courts or by taking your dog for a walk along one of Carrollton’s trails.

07/06/2009

Deadline Approaching for Boards & Commissions Application

Applications are due Friday, Aug. 21 to the City Secretary for citizens applying for a board or commission.

07/05/2009

Donate Items for Friends of the Library Book Sale

Donate gently used items in the lobby of either library location for the Friends of the Library Book Sale in September.

07/01/2009 12:15 AM

Hot Weather Precautions

The expected long stretch of hot and dry weather may gradually have adverse impacts on the elderly, small children and pets. Even those in top physical condition can develop heat related illnesses if proper safety rules are not followed.

06/24/2009

July 4th City Hours

City Hall will be closed Friday, July 3. Other facilities will hold regular hours on July 3 and will be closed Saturday, July 4.

06/24/2009

July 4: BOTH library locations CLOSED

Saturday, July 4, both library locations are CLOSED for Independence Day.

06/16/2009 7:00 AM

Utility Online Payment will be down on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

06/15/2009 5:45 PM

Carrollton Stimulus Paid Volunteer Work Available

North Texas Soccer (ntxsoccer.org) will be hiring 30-40 paid volunteers. Carrollton residents encouraged to apply.

06/15/2009

Public Works Participates in Frito-Lay's EcoFair

Public Works took the opportunity to interact with customers while offering tips and program information at Frito-Lay's employee EcoFair.

06/12/2009

Savor Summer While Saving Local Water

In Texas, summer is the time to enjoy local lakes, rivers, streams and creeks, but some people unknowingly pollute and impair these water bodies with their daily activities. Read tips on how to stop this from happening...

06/12/2009

Downtown 4th of July

Late Great Chevys and Old Downtown Carrollton Association invite you to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day in Historic Downtown.

06/12/2009

Carrollton Officials Warn Citizens of Illegal Fireworks

The City of Carrollton will not be hosting a fireworks show this year and hopes that all citizens enjoy one of the many shows in the surrounding areas. The Fire Department reminds citizens that the possession or discharge of fireworks is prohibited by City ordinance.

06/12/2009