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07/09/2010 10:00 AM

"Cookies for the Troops Cookbook" on Sale Now

Cookies for the Troops Cookbook, created by a group of women at the Carrollton Senior Center to raise postage money for their care package shipments to the troops, features 149 cookie recipes submitted and compiled by Carrollton Senior Center members and is now on sale.

07/09/2010 8:00 AM

New Office Hours

07/09/2010

Emergency Alert Siren Testing Reminder

This is a reminder that at approximately 1pm this afternoon, Wednesday, July 7, the City of Carrollton will conduct its monthly emergency alert system siren test. The sirens are tested the first Wednesday of every month at approximately 1pm.

07/07/2010 10:30 AM

Street Closure July 9-11: Kelly Blvd. - Country Club to Keller Springs-

Kelly Blvd. will be closed Friday, July 9 until Sunday, July 11 from Country Club to Keller Springs for improvements to the railroad crossing on Kelly, north of Country Club.

07/07/2010 9:15 AM

July is Smart Irrigation Month

The City of Carrollton Public Works Department is partnering with the Irrigation Association to promote July as Smart Irrigation Month.

07/01/2010 2:00 PM

Festival at the Switchyard Announces Website Redesign

Check out the newly redesigned Festival at the Switchyard website at http://carrolltonfestival.com for entertainment and vendor updates. The inaugural, two-day, outdoor event takes place October 22-23, 2010 on the Downtown Carrollton Square and will feature live entertainment from Robert Earl Keen, Polyphonic Spree and the Old 97s.

07/01/2010 1:00 PM

City's Employee E-Newsletter Named Best in State

The City of Carrollton Marketing Services Department was recently honored with a 2010 First Place TAMI Award from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) for Best E-Newsletter in the Technology Services category.

07/01/2010 1:00 PM

City Closures for July 4th Holiday

City Facilities CLOSED for Furlough Day July 2, Closed for Holiday July 4 or 5. Remember our veterans--read their stories at www.cityofcarrollton.com/veterans

06/30/2010 9:15 AM

Questions About The New Solid Waste Contract?

Recently, Waste Management was chosen as the new service provider for residential solid waste collection after submitting a competitive bid that will save taxpayers more than $5 million over the life of the contract. The current provider, Allied Waste, has launched a direct mail campaign in protest. Click on the headline above for more details.

06/30/2010

Carrollton Fire Department Reminds Citizens Fireworks Use Illegal

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 possession or discharge of fireworks within the City limits of Carrollton or the town of Hebron is prohibited by City ordinance.Click on headline above for more details.

06/29/2010 1:00 PM

Rosemeade Rainforest Voted “Best Place to Entertain the Family”, Carrollton Best Overall

The City of Carrollton’s Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex was voted by the community as “Best Place to Entertain the Family” for Carrollton/Farmers Branch/Addison in the NeighborsGo 2010 Neighbors Choice Awards Edition on June 25.

06/28/2010 1:00 PM

Indian Creek Golf Club Voted "Favorite Public Golf Course"

Indian Creek Golf Club was voted “Favorite Public Golf Course” in the 2nd Annual ADDISON Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards.

06/28/2010 1:00 PM

DART Budget Shortfall Will Not Affect Completion of Green Line to Carrollton

DART officials have announced a projected long-term shortfall in sales tax revenue that will result in indefinite delay of some projects. The current 37-mile light rail expansion, which includes the completion of the Green Line from Pleasant Grove to Carrollton, will not be affected.

06/23/2010

Library Computers: Goodbye Floppy Disk Drives

There will no longer be floppy disk drives on Library computers starting July 16 at Josey Ranch Lake and July 17 at Hebron & Josey.

06/22/2010 10:30 AM

Robert Earl Keen Joins Carrollton's Festival at the Switchyard Lineup

The City of Carrollton proudly announces that Robert Earl Keen will join Polyphonic Spree and the Old 97s to headline Carrollton's October 22 and 23 Festival at the Switchyard.

06/18/2010 9:00 AM

Carrollton Awarded 2010 Public Works Project of the Year Award

Carrollton has been awarded the 2010 Public Works Project of the Year Award by the Texas Public Works Association (TPWA) in the Environment category with a project cost between $10 and $100 million.

06/17/2010 1:00 PM

City Recognized for Infrastructure Improvements to Nix Road

The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recognized the City of Carrollton as a member of HUD’s Region VI ARRA Honor Roll. The City of Carrollton used its $212,536 in CDBG-Recovery funds on reconstruction of street, sidewalk, water and sewer line repair for the Nix Road N.O.T.I.C.E. project.

06/16/2010

City Recognized for Infrastructure Improvements to Nix Road

06/16/2010

A.W. Perry Museum Launches Facebook Page

Follow the City of Carrollton on Facebook and Twitter. New to the list is the A.W. Perry Museum. Become a fan today.

06/10/2010 1:00 PM