City offices will be closed on October 13th. Solid Waste will run as normal.

Understanding Your Property Taxes

Breakdown of Property Taxes

Property taxes are calculated on every $100 of property value, and the funds are shared among several entities that provide community services. Here is a breakdown of the taxes for the upcoming year:

• Robinson ISD - $0.94664 per $100 of value (after a $25,000 exemption for homestead properties)
• City of Robinson - $0.509937 per $100 value
• McLennan County - $0.334805 per $100 value (after a 20% exemption)
• McLennan Community College collects $0.131974 per $100 value (after a 20% exemption) 

Together, these make up a total tax rate of $1.923356. For example, a home valued at $364,624 would generate $1,859.35 in city taxes alone.

Looking at the overall percentage share of a property tax bill:

• Robinson ISD represents 49.95%
• The City of Robinson represents 28.89%
• McLennan County represents 15.17%
• McLennan Community College represents 5.98%

How does Robinson tax rate compare to other cities in the area?

• City of Robinson - $0.509937
• City of Bellmead - $0.382358
• City of Woodway - $0.363836
• City of McGregor - $0.531392
• City of Lorena - $0.563934
• City of Hewitt - $0.539082
• City of Waco - $0.755000

City Revenue & Expenses

The City’s operations are primarily supported by tax revenue, which makes up 45.2% of the budget. Other funding sources include:

Financial services – 4.7%

Fines and forfeitures – 1.1%

Licenses and permits – 1.2%

Investment earnings – 4.3%

Charges for Services (Sanitation) - 6.9%

Wastewater Charges & Fees - 11.1%

Water Charges & Fee - 25.2%

Intergovernmental - 0.3%

The utility fund is another key contributor. Most utility expenses are non-departmental (56.5%), followed by utility administration (19.7%), utility maintenance (12.5%), and water treatment (11.3%).

On the expense side of the general fund:

Police Department – 45.2%

Streets – 18.2%

Administration – 9.4%

Planning and inspections – 6.4%

Finance – 3.1%

Municipal court – 2.5%

Mayor and council – 2.4%

Municipal facilities – 1.9%

Community media – 0.6%

Parks - 0.6%

Volunteer Fire Department - 9.7%

Looking at all city spending combined:

Personnel services – 60.6%

Services and charges – 21.3%

Maintenance – 10.6%

Supplies – 3.6%

Debt appropriations – 3.2%

Capital outlay – 0.6%

Election Dates and Candidates

Important dates for the 2025 Joint General Election (and who is on the ballot):

Candidates

Below lists the order of the candidates on the ballot which was determined during the drawing held at City Hall on Monday, August 25, 2025: 

Place 1

• Robert Cervenka
• Jimmy Rogers

Place 3

• Charlie Burch (running unopposed)

Place 5

• Wesley Gilbreath 
• Tim Holtkamp

Important Dates for the General Election

• Last day to register to vote: October 6th
• First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance: October 20th
• Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance: October 31st
• Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail: November 4th at 5 p.m. OR November 5th *if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military deadlines apply).

More information:

City of Robinson Election Information

McLennan County Election Information

Say No To Grease

Why Is Grease A Problem?

Fats, oils, and grease poured down the drain may seem harmless, but over time they solidify and build up inside pipes. This leads to costly clogs, sewer backups, and overflows that can damage homes, harm the environment, and increase maintenance costs for everyone.

❌The Wrong Way to Handle Grease

• Don’t pour oil or grease down the sink or toilet.
• Don’t use hot water to wash grease down the drain (it will harden later in the pipes).
• Don’t rely on garbage disposals to get rid of food waste.

✅The Right Way to Handle Grease

• Place cooled grease and cooking oil in a covered container and throw it in the trash.
• Wipe or scrape excess grease from dishes, pans, and utensils before washing.
• Install sink strainers or catch baskets to collect food particles.

Additional Tips

• For small amounts, allow grease to cool and solidify, then dispose of it in the trash.
• Compost fruit and vegetable scraps rather than sending them to the drain.
• Choose environmentally safe cleaning products that won’t damage pipes or sewer systems.

Join the Robinson Police Department at Peplow Park on October 4th from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. for National Night Out.

Come out for an evening of fun, food, and community at National Night Out!

✅ Explore booths from local organizations

✅ Enjoy FREE hotdogs and chips

✅ Treat yourself with Churro Time and Launchpad available for purchase

Bring the whole family, meet your neighbors, and connect with your community.

Christmas Parade Information

The Christmas parade is held each year by the Greater Robinson Chamber of Commerce with support from the City of Robinson. This year the parade is set for Thursday, December 4th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The parade begins at Robinson High School and ends at Peplow Park with a Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year’s theme is "Rockets around the Christmas Tree."

Parade registration is open! The deadline to register your entry for the parade is December 2nd at 5 p.m. Floats that are not registered will not be allowed to participate in the judging.

Ironman Traffic Impact

The following roads will be affected by Ironman Waco on October 5th:

• S. Old Robinson Rd (East Side)
• Hobbs Lane
• 12th Street
• Cedell Hill
• E. Rocket
• S. 3rd

Fire Prevention Week

October 5 to 11 is Fire Prevention Week, and this year's theme is "Charge into Fire Safety: Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries."

Buy Safely 

• Only buy products with safety certification marks (UL, ETL, CSA).
• Purchase chargers directly from the manufacturer or those they approve.
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Charge safely

• Always use the cables that came with the product.
• Follow the manufacturer’s charging instructions.
• Charge devices on a hard surface, not on soft materials.
• Unplug or remove the battery once it’s fully charged.

Watch for warning signs

• Stop using a device immediately if the battery smells strange, overheats, makes popping noises, or changes shape or color.
• If safe, move the device away from flammable materials.
• Call 9-1-1 if the situation is dangerous.

Join Our Team

#LoveWhereYouWork We’re #NowHiring individuals who want to join a culture that values community, service, innovation, professionalism, integrity, leadership, and fiscal responsibility.

Currently Hiring for:

• Equipment Operator
• Maintenance Technician
• Water Plant Operator

Find job listings and information about the City on our website.

The City Council will meet in person and virtually for their bi-monthly City Council Workshop/Meetings on October 7th & October 21st.

The workshop/meetings agenda and packet can be found online here. Para la agenda en español, visite este sitio web, aqui.

Individuals have the option to participate in the workshops & meetings in person or virtually, either by telephone or video through GoToMeeting. The City has set up a section on our website to provide instructions on how to participate and submit public comment for the meeting and navigate the virtual event. The access code and toll-free number will be provided in the agenda and on the city calendar.

Virtual Viewing of Workshops & Meetings



Council workshops & meetings are now being live streamed to the city's Youtube account, the link to the streaming will also be shared on the city's Facebook page. All live streaming is for viewing purposes only, viewers wanting to participate virtually will have to do so via GoToMeeting. Meetings can be viewed live on YouTube, but meeting recordings will only be available on YouTube.

Recycling is picked up every other week on your designated collection day.

The City of Robinson follows McLennan County on burn bans. There is currently no burn ban in effect. You can find more information here.

Bulk/Brush Day is October 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5158 South 12th Street, Robinson, TX, weather permitting. City staff will NOT be available to help place bulk items in the containers so make sure to bring enough help to get items in the 40-yard roll-off.

Reminder: customers have the option to set bulk/brush items at their curb to be collected weekly, during their normal collection day. For hazardous materials, customers may use the At Your Door Special Hazardous Waste Collection offered monthly with their Waste Management services.

Dove season started on September 1st and to make sure that everyone has a safe enjoyable one we have highlighted a few things from the code of ordinances to keep in mind:

• Hunters must be on 50+ acres and remain 1000 feet away from any structures or roadways.
• Hunters do not have to own the 50+ acres but do have to have permission from the owner(s) to hunt on the property.

Firearm Ordinance

Greig Drive Bridge Replacement Road Closure

A portion of Greig Drive between Hoffmeyer Road and John Bowden

Parkway was closed on Friday, September 5th, as work began on

the Greig Drive Bridge Replacement Project. The contractor has 200

days to complete the work.

The bridge is no longer accessible for travel. For your safety, please

do not move or go around the barricades. Detours are still in place

and there are multiple warning signs before the closure area. The

following detours will be in place:

• If you are traveling on Greig toward North Old Road: traffic will be routed to Hoffmeyer, then Tate, and back to North Old Robinson.
• If you are traveling on Greig toward I-35: you will have options: detour onto John Bowden Parkway or bypass Greig entirely by taking Tate to Hoffmeyer, which will route you around the closed portion of Greig.

Reminder: Garage Sales No Longer Require a Permit!

You no longer need a permit to host a garage sale in Robinson. However, city ordinances and rules still apply including guidelines on signage, hours, and frequency.

Clean Up Day

Precinct 1 Road & Bridges will be holding their Clean Up Day on October 24th from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 110 Pilgrim Lane Lorena. They will accept household trash, 6 tires max per household, oil and grease, brush, and metal. No paint or other hazardous materials. Be prepared to unload your own trailer and/or truck into the roll offs. For questions, call (254) 759 - 7555.

Waco Sunrise Rotary Club's Little Lending Library

Waco Sunrise Rotary Club has placed a Little Lending Library in Peplow Park in front of the covered pavilion. They invite anyone to take a book if they would like, but they also ask that you feel free to fill it with any books for any ages. (Please refrain from explicit, graphic, or occult subjects). Waco Sunrise Rotary Club fills the Lending Library weekly, and hopes you and your children enjoy the books, audiobooks, and DVDs placed in there. They have set up an account at Golden’s Books as well, on Franklin. If you would like to donate your credit there or at Brazos Books to the Waco Sunrise Rotary Club’s Little Lending Library, please feel free to do so.

For more information, check the community calendar listing on the City of Robinson website or call Margaret Ferguson at (254) 715-1868.

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