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COMMUNITY NEWS

Glenn Heights Family Festival - the festival had many successes despite the rainy weather and conditions. The Saturday festivities were moved to Red Oak Intermediate and were enjoyed by many!  We want to thank our Sponsors for their generous donations:

Hilco Electric Cooperative, Inc.     Margaux Development Company      
Victron Energy, Inc.                    Oncor                                       
Rasor & Associates                     First Southwest
Paul McAlister                            Hi-Ho Campground-Oeftering          
Monty & Patty Akers                   Bonnie Lee Goldstein                 
Citizens National Bank                Perla Dental of DeSoto
Speed Zone of Dallas Team        Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie       
Fort Worth Museum                    Ice Skating at the Galleria          
FC Dallas Major League Soccer     Dallas Zoon
Dallas Museum of Art                  Mariano's Hacienda                       
C & M Concrete                          Walmart - DeSoto                      
Glenn Heights Lions Club             Trevino Gymnastics

Burn Ban - July 21, 2009.  A ban on all outside open burning has been issued within the City and will be in effect till October 15, 2009.  With the low humidity, high winds and drought conditions it has become a tender box. There will be no Burn permits issued during this ban for any reason. The Maximum fine for the violation of the burn ban in the City of Glenn Heights is $2,000.00.

Early Warning Siren   Early Warning Sirens will test on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Looking for Volunteers  The City of Glenn Heights is accepting applications for Volunteers to serve on the Planning and Zoning Board, the Board of Adjustments and the Park and Recreation Board.  If you would like to serve on any of these Boards please pick up an application at City Hall, or download application (PDF format).  For more information please contact City Secretary:  972-223-1690 ext. 203

Recycling Containers   Citizens are encouraged to reduce their household trash by recycling.  The City has three recycle bins located at City Hall, 1938 S. Hampton Road.  If you wish to help by recycling, place your items in the bins.  Acceptable items are aluminum cans, paper, plastic, and glass.  All containers should be free of food debris.  Please do not put any Hazardous Waste in the containers.  For additional information contact City Hall at 972-223-1690.

Stage One Drought Contingency Plan - Stage One is Voluntary.  Please keep outside water usage to the following schedule.  The last digit of the address will determine the days that you can use water outside the home.  Even Numbers - 0,2,4,6, and 8 water on Sunday and Thursday.  Odd Numbers - 1,3,5,7 and 9 water on Wednesday and Saturday.  Any and all questions please contact Municipal Services Department at 972-274-5100.