Time to de-winterize Sprinkler Systems
ity Parks staff report that crews are readying the City’s sprinkler systems for spring and summer, and recommend homeowners do the same, to identify any problems before temperatures rise and landscapes suffer.
Chlorine Maintenance to be conducted in the month of March
Each spring for about one month, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) suspends the use of ammonia to allow the remaining chlorine to keep the water disinfected as it travels through the system.
Neighbors at Crowley Park organize cleanup event
Neighbors along Crowley Park are working together to not only clean their neighborhood, but also the environment.
Spring Creek Nature Area entry portals to be installed
The granite pieces that will make up the two Spring Creek Nature Area entry portals should start being delivered in late January or early February.
City is proactive with winter weather
City crews are ready if and when winter weather strikes North Texas.
“Cease the Grease” event strikes oil
More than 125 gallons of used cooking oil was collected during the City’s annual “Cease the Grease” collection event held Nov. 21-Dec. 3.
Spring Creek Nature Area perimeter trail is complete
The 4,200-foot-long concrete trail is 10 feet wide and connects to the existing Central Trail on the northwest side of the Nature Area, runs along Renner Road and then heads south on Plano Road toward Foxboro Park, where it connects with the Nature Area’s existing trail system.
Be Wary of Water Quality Test Offers
NTMWD reports several companies are soliciting residents in area cities about services that offer water quality tests that may or may not be needed.
Enjoy Ducks, Geese Without Feeding Them
With the onset of fall, many people are beginning or continuing a fall/winter tradition of feeding waterfowl that reside in our city lakes and ponds, so the City is continuing to educate on the dangers of this practice. Human food is junk food for ducks and geese, and...
Work begins on Spring Creek Nature Area entry portals
Last month crews began construction of the foundations for two large entry portals, one at Renner Road and Plano Road and one at Renner Road and Routh Creek Parkway.