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Latest Anna News: Spread Thankfulness

Published: November 27, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the City of Anna
City Hall, utility billing, and city administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28–29. Trash and recycling collections will be delayed by one day—Thursday’s route will be picked up on Friday, and Friday’s on Saturday. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday!
Keep Your Thanksgiving Flowing, Not Your Drains Clogging
Before you dive into that holiday meal, remember: Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG) aren’t thankful for your pipes! Once they cool, they can block drains faster than you can say “pumpkin pie.” Be kind to your plumbing, skip the FOG, and let your feast flow as smoothly as your pipes.

Common Clog Culprits:
  • Cooking oils – even in small amounts, they can cling to pipe walls.
  • Grease from meats – like turkey, ham, and bacon drippings.
  • Gravy – it solidifies and sticks to pipes after cooling.
  • Frosting – the fats in frosting can harden quickly.
  • Butter and margarine – these contain fats that cool and clog.
  • Sauces and dressings – especially creamy or oily ones.
  • Scraps from stuffing or casseroles – tiny food bits can bind with grease.
  • Cream-based soups – heavy creams and fats solidify.
  • Pie fillings – anything with sugary or sticky textures can contribute.
Natural Springs Park Playground now open
Saturday, Nov. 16, we celebrated the grand opening of the new playground, by Hunter Knepshield, at Natural Springs Park, 1201 W White St., with a community build and ribbon-cutting ceremony. It was a fantastic success with so many families in attendance, working side-by-side to help bring this play area to life.  Thank you to everyone who joined us to make this event so special! The playground is now open and ready for play—come by and check it out!
Protect packages from Porch Pirates
The holidays bring excitement—and extra deliveries. Unfortunately, porch pirates are on the lookout too. Here are a few ways to keep your packages safe:
  1. Choose Secure Delivery Options: Request a signature or use a secure location, like an Amazon Locker.
  2. Track Your Packages: Stay updated on delivery times and be home when possible.
  3. Use a Doorbell Camera: It’s a simple deterrent that can help catch thieves in the act.
  4. Ask a Neighbor for Help: If you’re out, have a trusted neighbor pick up your package.
  5. Send Packages to Work: If allowed, have deliveries sent to a location where someone can receive them.

With these precautions, perhaps holiday cheer—not missing packages—is what you experience this season. 

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Show your holiday spirit in 3 contests!
Whether you’re "Team Christmas Decor Before Thanksgiving" or "Give the Turkey His Moment," it’s not too early to consider how you'll bring on the holiday cheer! Enter one (or all!) of our holiday contests:

Join us in making Anna a little brighter and merrier this season!

You’re invited to our HOA Leadership meeting
Join us on December 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Salsa TexMex for an engaging evening with current HOA board members, management teams, potential board members, and community members. This is a great opportunity to connect, discuss community initiatives and strengthen our neighborhoods. We look forward to seeing you there!

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

Mayor Pete Cain 
Mayor Pro Tem Stan Carver II 
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Elden Baker
Kevin Toten Jody Bills 
Kelly Patterson-Herndon Lee Miller 

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