City of Center Press Release

City of Center Public Water System Maintenance Underway

January 5, 2021 - The City of Center Public Water System, PWS #2100001, will be conducting water system maintenance beginning January 1, 2021, and lasting until January 31, 2021. The system will be switching to free chlorine as its main disinfection.

This maintenance which is not a requirement, but is the recommended course of action set by the TCEQ/EPA for the accumulation of disinfection byproducts.

Windham Civic Center Open For Business

June 29, 2020 - The City of Center is pleased to announce the John D. Windham Civic Center is open and available for business. The facility has been undergoing extensive cleaning and sanitization to prepare for events.

Certain guidelines will allow the public to resume having parties and meetings in a safe manner. Due to the flexibility of the space, layouts will assist in maintaining spacing, and still provide a location for larger gatherings.

Previously booked events remain on the calendar, but openings are available throughout the summer and fall months.

Intersection of Downtown Center Square Newly Reopened to Traffic, Parking

June 2, 2020 - City officials are excited to open the newly finished corner of San Augustine Street and Austin Street to traffic and parking.

Center Sewer System Integrity; Warns Against Flushing Substitutions

March 26, 2020 - Center Utility Department finds it vital to inform our customers that flushing anything other than toilet paper will impact the system and your plumbing. Toilet paper currently, is the single most difficult item to obtain.

COVID-19: City of Center Advisory and Continuity of Services

March 19, 2020 - The City of Center wants to reassure our residents and businesses that essential City services are not anticipated to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are following our emergency response plans and taking necessary steps to ensure we can continue to serve our citizens. The City will be enhancing emergency response services by the Center Police and Fire Departments. Also, City water, sewer and garbage services should not be interrupted.

City of Center Receives $350,000 Downtown Revitalization Grant

Alley Corridor Enhancements

Additional Funds to Supplement Downtown Streetscape Project – Extra Sidewalks Planned

City of Center Updating Parks Master Plan

October 24, 2019 - Citizens asked to take park survey

The City of Center is currently in the process of updating the City's Parks Master Plan which defines goals and projects for the continued maintenance and development of the City's parks and recreational facilities over the next ten years.

Downtown Streetscape Construction Postponed Until After Festival (Update)

September 13, 2019 - With timing of initial construction sliding into mid-Sept, the City and contractor have today mutually agreed to postpone major demolition until the day following the Poultry Festival. This should avoid any imposition on the annual event or unnecessary hazardous situations. This extra two weeks will also allow the contractor sufficient time to guarantee initial deliveries so as to minimize any period between demolition and commencing installation of new materials.

Popular Portacool Park Sprayground to Undergo Rehab

August 22, 2019.- At the August 12th meeting, the City Council approved an item authorizing repairs and minor enhancements of the sprayground at Portacool Park.

Since it was opened in 2012, this feature has been one of the most popular park amenities.

"This is one of the most used park areas and obviously appreciated by our citizens," stated Mayor Chadwick.

Soccer, Softball, Baseball Signups

January 31, 2019 - The Center Recreation Department is proud to announce that the 2019 Spring Soccer, Softball, and Baseball signups will begin soon.

Where? The Center Middle School Cafeteria

When?
Friday, February 1
Tuesday, February 5
Friday, February 8

All Dates from 5:00 to 7:00pm

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