New Utility rates and Stormwater fees in effect
On Oct. 1, the new Stormwater Utility went into effect. Fees collected through Anna’s stormwater utility will be focused primarily on operations and maintenance as the need for erosion protection, creek channel maintenance, and minor stormwater drainage improvements throughout the city continues to increase.  Additionally, Anna neighbors will see an 8-percent increase in their monthly Utility bill for water/sewage.

Bills calculated after Oct. 1, 2022 shall use the newly adopted rates and fees.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off scheduled for tomorrow, Oct. 8
Gather up your household hazardous waste and e-waste and drop it off at our collection event this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the City of Anna Public Works building (3223 N. Powell Pkwy). This event is free for Anna residents and proof of residency is required. Space is limited. The event is rain or shine. Staff will be on hand to help unload items.

Not sure if your item will be accepted? View a full list of permitted household hazardous wastes. 

National Code Compliance Month
This October, we celebrate National Code Compliance Month. Anna Code Compliance is an office within the Community Enhancement and Compliance division. They maintain a balance between code compliance and code enforcement by identifying dangerous and substandard conditions and implementing programs to ensure a minimum standard is met. The office investigates more than 5,000 cases for potential code violations per year throughout the city.

This month, we'll be sharing videos on social media about the top code violations to help raise awareness of the department’s work and how the community can help keep Anna safe and beautiful.

Spot the pollinators near you
Pollinators and the plants that rely on them are a critical foundation for our native ecosystems and food supply. From Oct. 7-23, we’re joining iNaturalist to celebrate the bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, birds, bats, and other animals that serve as pollinators. Your observations can help us learn more about these organisms and help us manage their habitats and populations for future generations. This project will focus on Texas animal pollinators and the plants they pollinate.

How to Participate:

-Pollinator BioBlitz participants observe and identify pollinators.

-All ages and abilities are encouraged to find pollinators and nectar-producing plants, take photos, and submit them to us!

-Share observations by posting a photo or video to social media with the hashtag #TXpollinators.

-Pollinator observation challenges and informative links will be emailed to all registered participants regularly to add to the fun.

October events, programs and the 10 Days of Halloween 
AnnaFest was a boot scootin' good time and National Night Out brought our community together. Let's keep the fun going! Make plans to spend fall in town with these upcoming events and programs:

-Parks Bingo - Halloween edition. Oct. 1-30.

-Anna Rivals: Ghoul's Busters. Oct. 1-30. 

-Senior Trip - Texas State Fair. Oct. 13.

-Fitness at the Park. Oct. 15.

-Fall into Gardening seminar. Oct. 17.

-Allen Americans: Anna Night. Oct. 30.

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.