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People of Pride and Purpose Search Search Section Full Site This Section Search Tips Home Page Elected Officials & Election Information Coronavirus Update 03/2020 Council and Board Information Planning & Zoning Commission Panhandle Economic Development Corporation Panhandle - Carson County Airport Council and Employee Page City Departments Parks & Recreation Staff Directory Current Rates and Fees Commonly Requested Documents Meetings Agendas & Minutes Ordinances Annual Drinking Water Report(CCR) Frequently Asked Questions Budget and Tax Information Election Information Community Calendar Community Events Photo Album News Employment Opportunities Contact Us Links Copyright Policy Privacy Policy Web Site Map Online Poll Water Conservation Plan Implemented Panhandle’s 24-Hour City Hall Welcome to the City of Panhandle’s official Web site! We are proud to use this site to communicate online with our citizens, businesses, and visitors. City of Panhandle Established 1887 - Incorporated 1909 City Hall (806)537-3517 - Hours M-F 8AM-5PM CITY HALL IS OPEN 8:00AM TO 5:00PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS)- OPEN THROUGH LUNCH FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR WATER LEAKS OR CITY EMERGENCIES. After Hours Emergency Number (806)282-4213 Animal Control - Call City Hall or (806)279-0104 Please text: CITYOFPANHANDLE to: 40691 to receive City text notifications These will include City emergency notifications as well as upcoming events in the City. Special Election May 4, 2024 - Proposition to Reauthorize 1/4% Street Maintenance Sales Tax Proposition 1 - Street Maintenance Sales & Use Tax Unofficial Tabulation - For-152 Against-68 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ See Community Calendar for information on current events and flyers Flag Ceremony - Antigone Park - First Saturday of each Month - 10AM - See Panhandle Herald for more information. Buffalo Grass Music Hall - 123 Main Street -See their Facebook page for upcoming events.May 18, 2024 - Annual Blaze Coffee Benefit Ride See Facebook page for more information - Panhandle Wild Hogs or Terry Coffee Carson County Ag Barn - 804 E. 3rd Street - Buffalo Grass Music Hall - 123 Main Street Free Concerts - Check FaceBook Page for upcoming Concerts - Donations accepted.SPLASHPAD AT PAUL PARK - CLOSED FOR WINTER MONTHS THANKS TO THE PARKS & REC COMMITTEE, CITY PARKS & REC FUND AND THE PANHANDLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT BOARD! CITY POOL INFORMATION TAKING APPLICATIONS APRIL/MAY FOR LIFEGUARD - MUST BE 16 & CERTIFIED DAILY ADMISSION - $2.00 - PUNCH CARDS AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL NO SEASON PASSES THIS YEAR - OPEN: TUESDAY-FRIDAY 1PM-6:00PM SATURDAY-SUNDAY 1:30PM-5:30PM CLOSED: MONDAYS, HOLIDAYS, 4TH OF JULY FREE LANDFILL DAY WAS HELD JANUARY 14, 2022 FREE LANDFILL DAY FOR CITY RESIDENTS ONLY - HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ONLY - NO CONSTRUCTION ITEMS OR ROOFING ITEMS - ROOFING BY PERMIT ONLY TREE LIMBS MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE - NO CHARGE FOR THESE AT ANY TIME LANDFILL HOURS ARE FROM 9AM-4:30PM - TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAYRegular City Council Meetings are on the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month. Special Meetings September through November - Tuesdays See Tax & Budget Tab for Notices and more information Call City Hall at (806)537-3517 before 5pm to sign up and speak at meeting.FY23 Budget & Tax Rate 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate 0.700000 per $100 valuation More information under Commonly Requested Documents Budget Tax _________________________________________________________________________________ General - Special Election May 4, 2024 General Election will be held to elect Mayor & two Council Members - General Election Cancelled - Uncontested Candidates declared elected - Mayor Doyle Robinson & Council Members Dustin Copenhaver & Tim Roberts Special Election May 4, 2024 - Proposition to Reauthorize 1/4% Street Maintenance Sales Tax Proposition 1 - Street Maintenance Sales & Use Tax Unofficial Tabulation - For-152 Against-68 Current City Council: Mayor Doyle Robinson Council Members: Bill McLeod, Jimmy Boen, Phillip Lacy, Dusty Sloan and Brad Fields See Election Tab for more Election Information and polling places ______________ 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report - 06/30/2023 Available under Commonly Requested Documents - Annual Drinking Water Report/Consumer Confidence Report _____________________________ City Pool Opens end of May to August - Tuesday-Friday 1pm-6pm Saturday-Sunday 1:30pm-5:30pm Pool Passes will be available at City Hall - Call to schedule Pool Parties after regular hours Schedule parties with Pool Manager - Pool # (806)537-3414 or City Hall (806)537-3517 - PANHANDLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PEDC Facade Improvement Grants - Supporting property owners and tenants in their renovation and restoration of the City’s commercial properties. Facade Improvement Grants help the exterior appearance of a building. This grant can include paint, signage, masonry, windows, doors, walkway improvements, facade repairs, ADA modifications, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, etc., or other EDC approved improvement. Panhandle EDC will match dollar-for-dollar, up to $7500.00 from the EDC, for approved facade improvements. Applications may be picked up and returned at City Hall. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm ______________ NOTICE TO ALL LANDLORDS City Ordinance for all utility accounts will change for real property owners. The landlord/property owners will be required to provide a lease agreement for any tenants in order to put the utility bill in their name. It can only be put in landlord’s name or name on lease. The deposit will be $150.00 for all new accounts and re-opened accounts with no deposit on account and may be increased if account has several delinquent bills. See Ordinance under frequently requested documents or come by City Hall to see a copy of the Ordinance. _________________________________ SEE FLYERS ON COMMUNITY CALENDAR PAGE May 18, 2024 - Annual Blaze Coffee Benefit Carson County Ag Barn - 804 E. 3rd Street COFFEE MEMORIAL BLOOD CENTER Next Blood Drive - April 15, 2024 - Panhandle Jr. High - 1pm-6pm GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE Call (806)331-8833 to make appointment or visit yourbloodinstitute.org Check their website for next blood drive event CALL TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT 806-331-8833 Municipal Court Municipal Judge Rebecca Rusk - (806)537-3517 Ext. 3 Tuesday thru Thursday 8:00AM - 2:00PM _____________________________________________________________ See Corona Virus Tab for more information Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) https://dshs.texas.gov/ Mayor Doyle Robinson Disaster Declaration - 03/23/2020 You may Click on link at bottom of this page The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in monitoring the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) that is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness worldwide. You can find the current Texas case count on our News Updates page. Browse this site for what to do if you’re sick , testing information , symptoms , and prevention tips to help DSHS share facts, not fear. Hospitals, healthcare professionals, local public health, community leaders, and others can find resources throughout this website to help them in their response to COVID‑19. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available. Check back often for the latest details and what Texans need to know about COVID‑19. See also the CDC website for the latest developments on COVID‑19: _______________________________________________________________________________ Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Available under Commonly Requested Documents - Annual Drinking Water Report/Consumer Confidence Report _____ _______________________________________________ Please take precautions in the upcoming cold weather - Drip faucets, turn heat up, and open cabinet doors to help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. SILVERLEAF AT...