City of Anna News - February 10, 2023

Meet the Community Enhancement and Compliance Division
The Community Enhancement and Compliance (CEC) division strives to meet the City’s goal of making Anna a great place to live. The division engages our neighbors and other stakeholders as equal partners in creating safe, attractive, and stable neighborhoods. Currently, the division houses the Code Compliance office and programs such as Keep Anna Beautiful, Volunteering, and Community Engagement. Learn more about the various programs. 

Upcoming events by the CEC

Heart Bombing
Ready to make some valentines? Heart bombing is the act of showering an older or historic place with valentines to show tangible expressions of affection and devotion. In partnership with the Anna Area Historical Preservation Society, we will be creating valentines to heart bomb the Train Depot and Sherley Heritage Building.

Help us make this great by creating a valentine! Attend the creation station tomorrow, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sherley Heritage Park Train Depot or you can drop off a valentine by Feb. 13 to the Anna Municipal Complex.

North Collin County Neighborhood Conference
Are you an HOA Board Member or a leader in your neighborhood? You need to attend the North Collin County Neighborhood Conference on April 1. 

Participants will learn how to better serve their neighborhoods through informative sessions and panel discussions on a range of neighborhood issues including how to run an effective meeting, and legal issues facing today's HOAs.

Hear from our panel of Mayors and HOA leaders about current trends and learn what other communities are doing to build successful neighborhoods. Registration is free, and refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Earth Day
Enjoy the sunshine, get some fresh air, and celebrate Earth Day, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Anna Municipal Complex. The event will feature an artisan and food vendor fair, tie dye station, educational booths and more. Enjoy music by Sugar-The Band.

NTMWD prepares for annual water system maintenance 
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 6 – April 3, 2023. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality. Disinfection is a critical part of the water treatment process that keeps drinking water free of harmful microorganisms, such as parasites and viruses. Individuals sensitive to chlorine may notice a stronger smell or taste for a few weeks. Here are few tips to minimize the chlorine odor, taste or skin sensitivity:

Drinking water

- Run the tap for a few minutes before using

- Refrigerate water in an open pitcher for several hours

- Add a slice of citrus/cucumber and let sit for several hours

Bath or shower water

- Add a crushed 1000 mg vitamin C tablet to bathwater

- Consider installing filters on bathroom faucets or showerheads

For more information, visit the NTMWD website.  

Umpires needed for Spring season
The Parks and Recreation Department is in need of umpires for the youth baseball and softball leagues. Umpires must be at least 16 years old and available to attend a mandatory training on Feb. 19. Pay range is $30-$50/game. View the flyer. Register for the training.

Last chance to register your child
The deadline to register for the City of Anna Youth Baseball, Softball and T-ball program is Feb. 15. The league includes age groups ranging from Under 4 Co-ed T-ball to Under 14 Baseball and Softball. Learn more about the program online.

Prepare for bulky item pick up
The next bulky item pick up week is Feb. 13-17. For more information on what is accepted, restrictions and guidelines, visit online. CARDS provides bulky item pick up service on your regular scheduled day every third week of the month. 

Anna Mogul 201 Ribbon Cutting this weekend
The Sherley Heritage Park Train ribbon cutting has been rescheduled (again) for Feb. 11. Please join us as we celebrate the arrival of the Anna Mogul 201 returning to Anna with a ribbon cutting event Saturday at 10 a.m. The Anna Depot and museum will be open for presentations about the history of Mogul 201.

Weekly Reminders   

- City Council meetings are broadcast over the internet. To tune in, visit the Agendas and Minutes webpage and choose the appropriate meeting date. The webpage provides a complete archive of all City-related meetings, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

- Have a question or comment for City officials? Contact us. 

- Want to be part of our team? We're always looking for outstanding individuals to help us make Anna better. Check out our employment page.