Anna in the news

Anna names assistant city manager new interim city manager
An interim city manager has been named following the resignation of City Manager Jim Proce. Assistant City Manager Ryan Henderson will step into the role of interim city manager. Read more. 

Facilities closed for Presidents' Day
City facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, for Presidents' Day. Trash and recycling routes will not change. 

Apply for a seat on a board or commission
You could make a difference in our community. Our Boards and Commissions members are neighbors like you who volunteer their time, experience & knowledge. Submit an application.

Local Art Night
On Thursday, Feb. 23, artwork from local Anna High School students will be on display at the Anna Municipal Complex. The Art Night is hosted by the Anna Neighbor Academy alumni. Come browse the art and at 6 p.m., art contest jurying will occur. Light refreshments will be available. 

Spring Recreation Guide is live online
Our Spring Recreation Activity Guide is now available. View the guide online now and browse the wide variety of events and activities coming soon.

- Spring Break Art Camps

- Archery

- Easter Eggstravaganza

- Pop-up Recreation

- Senior Trips (50+)

- Workout Wednesdays

and more!

Volunteer of the Year
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, staff and City Council recognized Elijah Nelms as the Volunteer of the Year. Elijah completed 32.8 hours of service in 2022 and has already begun logging hours for 2023. He is a member of Keep Anna Beautiful Committee, the Diversity and Inclusion Commission and an Adopt-a-Block leader.

Anna Mogul 201 home for good
On Saturday, we celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Anna Mogul 201 Steam Locomotive arriving at Sherley Heritage Park. The Anna Mogul 201, in 1929, was in service on a short-line railroad in the Piney Woods of Texas that made interchange service with the Houston & Texas Central Railroad (the very same railroad that came through Anna!).

Back in 2017, as the City discussed restoring and moving the Anna Depot to Sherley Heritage Park, we also sought a suitable steam locomotive to display “arriving” at the Depot. Mogul 201, having a significant Texas heritage, was available, and in the spring of 2020, efforts began to bring the train home to Anna.

We're thrilled to have the train home permanently. Learn more about the train by visiting the Train Depot during museum hours.

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.