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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by watching a memorial parade through the streets of Carrollton. The parade will begin on Rainwater Ln. behind Carrollton City Hall at 10am on Sat., Jan. 13 and proceed west to Josey Ln.
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New Utility Billing Portal
Carrollton has implemented a new online billing interface for residents who pay their utility bill for water and trash services online.
The updated interface includes convenient features such as automatic or one-time credit/debit card payment options, a viewable 24-month billing history, reminders via text and email, and more.
An FAQ page is available on the City's website.
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Choose Your Calling
Passionate about serving others? Carrollton Fire Rescue and
Carrollton Police Department are searching for new members to join the ranks.
Could you be the next firefighter or police officer? Register today.
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Carrollton Fire Rescue
Entrance Exam
Thu., Jan 11
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Carrollton Police Department
Civil Service Exam
Sat., Jan. 13
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TEXFest
Texas Independence Day Celebration
Grab your boots and bust out that cowboy hat for TEXAS-sized fun in Historic Downtown Carrollton with the return of TEXFest on Sat., March 2.
This FREE event features a beer garden with local craft breweries, food vendors, live Texas music, photo ops, the chance to test your cowboy skills on a mechanical bull, and more.
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Pet Spotlight
Meet Reginald Snickersnoot
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Greetings! I am Reginald Snickersnoot, a neutered, two-year-old Shepherd mix with a heart as grand as my name. I am a distinguished good boy seeking a home where I can be the only dog in the kingdom.
As a solo canine companion, I will shower my adopters with undivided loyalty and unwavering affection. My adoption fee has been waived so I can find a royal family to call my own.
Adopt Me
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Storm Drain Art Contest 🌧️🎨
Time is running out to make a splash. Enter your idea(s) for a chance to paint an original design on a storm drain inlet in Historic Downtown Carrollton.
Submit designs that fit themes of preventing stormwater pollution, maintaining safe drinking water sources or water conservation, and protecting natural habitats.
The deadline for submissions is Mon., Jan. 15.
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New Sounds Downtown Begin Jan. 12
The new live music series, Sounds on the Square, kicks off on Fri., Jan. 12 with musical artist Ireland. Enjoy live music on select Fridays throughout the year while shopping and dining in Downtown Carrollton.
Musicians Wanted: Sounds on the Square is looking for artists interested in performing for the community. Applications are open to individuals and groups.
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Nominate a Super Star ⭐ Volunteer
Nominations for the City’s annual Volunteer Awards will be accepted through Fri., Feb 9. There are four different awards for which volunteers can be nominated:
☆ Neighborhood Leadership Award
☆ Outstanding Community Organization Award
☆ Volunteer of the Year Award
☆ Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
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Jubilee Café (1060 W. Frankford Rd. #205) is a Korean-owned restaurant that specializes in desserts and also serves brunch, pasta, sandwiches, shaved ice, bubble tea, and coffee.
If returning to work after the holidays is too much to bear, visit Jubilee Café for their Instagram-famous teddy bear latte. This little bear chilling in iced coffee is an instant pick-me-up.
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New Year, New You
Do More in 2024
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Learn a New Skill
Performing CPR in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest can double or triple a person's chance of survival.
Don't miss a FREE CPR/AED class on Thu., Jan. 11, taught by Carrollton Fire Rescue.
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Find a New Job
Work for the City of Carrollton. Enjoy great benefits like flexible schedules, telecommuting options, 2:1 retirement matching, health care plans, a free health clinic for employees and dependents, and more.
Apply Here
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Go on a New Adventure
Explore more than 30 miles of hike and bike trails for a fun way to meet those New Year's fitness resolutions.
Visit a local park or the Elm Fork Nature Preserve for shorter trail distances.
Trail Locations
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Community Dev. Grants Workshop
Learn more about the various grants and incentives offered through the City of Carrollton's Neighborhood Partnership Office and the City's role in working with neighborhood associations and homeowners from conception to completion on various beautification and enhancement projects around the community.
NOTE: The workshop date has been changed from Mon., Jan. 8 to Mon., Jan. 22.
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2024 Residential Recycling Calendar
Now Available
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Traffic Notice: Temporary Road Closure in Downtown Carrollton
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will temporarily close West Main St. between South Broadway St. and Elm St. in Downtown Carrollton beginning Mon., Jan. 15 to install a new gas line as part of the I-35E Phase 2 project. The work is expected to be completed by April 2024. For questions, contact TxDOT.
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DART Silver Line Biannual Community Meeting
Attend one of DART's in-person biannual community meetings on Wed., Jan. 17 to review the DART Silver Line Regional Rail project's progress in Carrollton.
DART and project design-build contractor, Archer Western Herzog, will outline the latest project updates and answer questions from the community.
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Enter the DART Student Art Contest
We all know Carrollton is full of creative kids; just ask 2023 Best of Show Winner Sophia Wilson, proudly seen here showing off her amazing entry. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has opened nominations for the 2024 DART Student Art Contest.
Kindergarten through 12th grade students throughout North Texas will compete for the opportunity to have their artwork featured on DART rail stations, buses, and inside trains.
The theme of this year’s contest is “Explore DART’s 13 Cities! How Many Cities Can You Discover While Riding DART?” Individual entries will be accepted from all North Texas students through Thu., Feb. 29.
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Senior Center
Memberships unlock a variety of classes and activities including fitness, the arts,
and more.
Check out this month's calendar:
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City of Carrollton, TX
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