Martin Luther King Jr. holiday closures and trash schedule
City facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 16. Trash and Recycling will operate on a normal schedule.

Learn more about being a City Councilmember
Candidate packets and applications for a place on the ballot may be picked up from the City Secretary's Office starting Jan. 13. The City Secretary's Office is located in Anna Municipal Complex at 120 W. 7th St. If you would like an electronic packet please complete the Application Request Form.

The next election is Saturday, May 6, and applications for Places 3 and 5 will be accepted either in person or email.

Interested applicants may start filing on Wednesday, Jan. 18 and the deadline is Feb. 17.

We've received the 3D renderings from New Line Skateparks! We are really looking forward to the project being fully underway. View the slide deck.

Read about the project and others in progress. 

Upcoming events and registration deadlines
We have a variety of activities and events coming up. Don't miss the deadline to register! 

NFL Playoffs Bracket Challenge
"Anna 23, Anna 23 set hut!” Play the 2023 City of Anna NFL Playoff Bracket Challenge and predict the winner of every playoff game. The winner will receive a prize. This challenge is free. Download the bracket. Once completed, upload your bracket.
Deadline to submit is today, Jan. 13.

Blood drive
The city has partnered with Carter BloodCare to host a blood drive on Jan. 20. Please RSVP to donate. While supplies last, as a thank-you, donors will receive a quarter-zip pullover.

Pop-up Recreation - Meet your heroes - McKinney Fire
Saturday, January 21, 10-11:30am. Registration is preferred. 

Senior's Crafting Corner - Valentines Day Wreath - Jan. 25
The event takes place on Jan. 25. Registration is required. 

Decades Trivia Night - Feb. 3
Show off your grasp of random knowledge! The event is free, but please register. 

Community survey results available for viewing
In the Fall of 2022, the City of Anna, in partnership with Polco, surveyed residents on 10 facets of community livability. The Anna Community Survey Report summarizes all results and key findings of a statistically valid representative sample of the City of Anna residents. The survey results highlighted four significant findings from the data, including:

- Most residents feel a strong sense of safety in Anna.
- Anna’s economic health is important to residents.
- Residents feel Anna’s natural environment and recreational opportunities are important and have room for growth.
- Residents value the City’s infrastructure but have concerns about quality.

At the Jan. 10, 2023, City Council Meeting, an independent researcher from Polco gave City Council an overview of the findings.
Learn more.

This morning, City Manager hosted a breakfast to share the results with community members. Each month, the City Manager hosts breakfast for neighbors to gather together and have a conversation about current projects, ask questions or simply chat. 

Successful Coyote Backpack Project food drive
Today, volunteers helped sort and pack more than 300 meal kits for the Coyote Backpack Project. The Community Enhancement and Compliance Division orchestrated the food drive in honor of the National Day of Service. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service (MLK Day) is the only federal holiday that is also designated by Congress as a national day of service – a “day on, not a day off.”

The Coyote Backpack Project provides meals to students on the free lunch program with meals to take home on the weekend. We are proud of our community for coming together and showing so much support. We had plenty of supplies left over that we'll be donating the school district to pack more in the future. Thank you Anna neighbors!

Prepare for Bulky Item pick up week
Next week is bulky item week! Do you know the basics of what is accepted? It is critical to know the rules in order to ensure a successful pick-up. It is imperative that your bulky items be at the curb beside your bins and fit into an area that is equal or less than 3 cubic yards or 81 cubic feet. Items should be at the curb by 7 a.m. to guarantee pick-up. Visit www.annatexas.gov/trash for more details.

Upcoming events

PawPark reopens
All the repairs at Paw Park have gone smooth this week and we will be ready for the weekend. Additional concrete was added to the entrances, a new wrought iron fence, two new drinking fountains plus dog bowls and fresh mulch in play areas.

Train ribbon cutting
On Jan. 24, join us as we celebrate the arrival of the Anna Mogul 201 returning to Anna with a ribbon cutting event at 5 p.m.

The Anna Depot and museum will be open 4-6 p.m. Learn more about how Mogul 201 is such a great addition to Sherley Heritage Park.

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.