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LANE CLOSURES ON US 81/287 IN NEW FAIRVIEW & RHOME

Posted on November 8, 2021

LANE CLOSURES ON US 81/287 IN NEW FAIRVIEW & RHOME Nov. 5, 2021 WHEN: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Nov. 8-12 and Nov. 15-19, weather permitting WHERE: US 81/287 southbound from County Road 4421 in New Fairview to Business 81 in Rhome NEW FAIRVIEW AND RHOME – US 81/287 southbound will be reduced...

THE BIG ISSUES

Posted on October 25, 2021

THE BIG ISSUES There have been numerous rumors and accusations flying around the community. Many of these rumors have found there way onto public and private Facebook pages that many of the residents follow as well as through the grapevine. These rumors include financial fraud, immoral behavior and other illegal activities occurring at City Hall....

To Better Serve You

Posted on October 1, 2021

TO BETTER SERVE YOU: YOUR CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF WILL ATTEND THE 2021 TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE (TML) CONVENTION. The TML yearly seminar provides focused training, information and education in a three day venue starting Wednesday Oct 6 and running through Friday Oct 8. Mayor Nolan Schoonmaker, Place 2 Councilman Scott Johnson, Place 4 Councilwoman Cindy...

November 2, 2021 Election Information for Denton County

Posted on September 14, 2021

DENTON COUNTY EARLY VOTING (VOTACION ADELANTADA DEL CONDADO DE DENTON) NOVEMBER 2, 2021 (2 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021) CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND JOINT ELECTIONS (ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL Y ELECCIONES CONJUNTAS) EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE DAYS AND HOURS (DÍAS Y HORAS DE VOTACIÓN TEMPRANO POR APARICIÓN PERSONAL) October (Octubre) 18 - 23 ...

November 2, 2021 Election Information for Wise County

Posted on September 7, 2021

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT & JOINT ELECTION Noviembre 2, 2021 Enmiendas a la Constitución y Elección Conjunta EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS Ubicaciónes de Votación Anticipada VOTERS MAY VOTE AT ANY POLLING SITE DURING EARLY VOTING Los Votantes Pueden Votar En Cualquier Centro Electoral Durante La Votación Temprana MAIN EARLY VOTING - DECATUR 3101 S. FM 51 Decatur, TX 76234 ALVORD Wise County Fairgrounds (Women’s Building) 3101 S. FM 51 Decatur, TX 76234 ALVORD Alvord City Hall 215 W. Elm Alvord, TX 76225 BOYD Boyd Community Center 420 E. Morton Ave Boyd, TX 76023 BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport Law Enforcement Center 1000 Thompson St Bridgeport, TX 76426...

August 6, 2021, It’s good to know what’s going on!

Posted on August 6, 2021

It’s good to know what’s going on! The budget and the property tax rate adoption is right around the corner. There is a public hearing on the budget and property tax rate in the next Council Meeting, August 16, 2021, starting at 7:00 pm in the City Hall. You can learn more about...

Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Budget and Tax Rate Adoption

Posted on August 6, 2021

There is a public hearing on the budget and property tax rate in the next Council Meeting, August 16, 2021, starting at 7:00 pm in the City Hall. The City Council is required to adopt an annual maintenance and operating (M&O) and interest and sinking fund (I&S) budget followed by the adoption of a property...

FM 407 Reduced to One Lane at Denton Creek Next Week (Area is east of FM 156 and west of I-35

Posted on July 29, 2021

Free Community Clean Up

Posted on July 23, 2021

FREE Community Clean Up When Where Saturday August 14th 2021 ...

It’s good to know what’s going on!

Posted on July 20, 2021

Please take a few minutes to read about the city streets improvement program, our recently completed citizen satisfaction survey, and next year’s budget. THE BIG ISSUES STREETS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM This has been a longtime in the works and to many appears as if nothing is happening. Please be assured that this is not the case....

It’s good to know what’s going on

Posted on June 11, 2021

It’s good to know what’s going on! Summer is just around the corner, along with the heat. Here is some info to help you stay up-to-date and cool. Cool Updates! The city council has unanimously adopted the Land Use Assumption Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan, allowing the city to begin assessing a Transportation Impact...

Healthy Summer Meals For Kids

Posted on May 25, 2021

Operational Update May 2021

Posted on May 5, 2021

It’s good to know what’s going on! It’s hard to believe that we are already in May and things are heating up around the City. Please take a few minutes to see what is happening in our neck of the woods. The May election results have been certified by the Wise County Election office and...

Operational Update April 2021

Posted on April 22, 2021

It’s good to know what’s going on! You will have seen several of the section below, but we want to make sure that everyone is aware of important dates and activities that are quickly approaching. Please take a few minutes to read through and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out...

Texas Community Block Grant Public Notice

Posted on April 16, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF NEW FAIRVIEW TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The City of New Fairview is giving notice of the City’s intent to submit a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program grant application for a Community Development Fund grant request of $350,000 for street improvements in the City of New Fairview. The...

It’s good to know what’s going on! – April 9, 2021

Posted on April 9, 2021

It’s good to know what’s going on! Things have been busy in New Fairview over the last month. Please take a few minutes to read about what your City is doing. The May election is fast approaching and each of the candidates running for the Council has provided a profile to help the residents better...

LOCATION FOR EARLY VOTING.

Posted on March 30, 2021

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTON & SPECIAL ELECTION MAY 1, 2021 This is the official posting location for all the Election notices. The notices will also be posted to the City’s website. A GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, PLACE 2 AND PLACE 4 & A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR AN UNEXPIRED...

Meet Your Candidates April 3rd, 2021

Posted on March 23, 2021

Was Your Property Damaged By The Winter Storm?

Posted on March 2, 2021

Was Your Property Damaged By The Winter Storm? Due to the February 12, 2021 disaster declaration by Governor Abbott, certain properties within Denton County may qualify for a temporary exemption under Section 11.35 of the Texas Property Tax Code. One of the primary requirements for a “qualifying property” is that at least 15% of the...

Extreme cold weather expected to result in record electric use in ERCOT region

Posted on February 12, 2021

Consumers can stay current on grid conditions by downloading the ERCOT app and following ERCOT on Twitter AUSTIN, TX, Feb. 11, 2021 – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is expecting record electric use as a result of the extreme cold temperatures that have already reached much of the ERCOT region. “This statewide weather system is...