COVID-19 Emergency Information - Updated 08/04/2020

Tarrant County Coronavirus Hotline:  817-248-6299

Updated 08/03/2020On July 31, 2020, Tarrant County Judge B. Glen Whitley extended the original order of June 25, 2020 regarding the requirements for face coverings until August 31, 2020 unless furt...

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY of the FY2020-2021 City Manager's Proposed Budget

The first workshop on the Proposed Budget will be Wednesday, August 5th at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.  Click here to view the document.

First Positive West Nile Virus Mosquito Test

We’ve been notified by the Tarrant County Public Health Department that one mosquito sample from within the city limits has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the city’s first positive test of the year.  The positive...

Mosquito Control - Action Plan and your help

Mosquito Control – Action Plan and your help

The City of Watauga through the Public Works Department, Storm Water Division, takes a proactive approach to mosquito control.  We work to reduce their population and monitor for west nile vir...

May 2020 Texas Power Switch Results

May 2020 Texas PowerSwitch Results for Watauga, Texas.  7,716 letters were mailed with 230 people signing up.  Of those, 82 people accepted and offer with an average savings of $496 per year.

97% of Watauga residents surveyed agreed that ...

Request for Approval for Large Gatherings (COVID-19)

Pursuant to Executive Orders issued by Governor Abbott, outdoor gatherings of more than 10 individuals taking place in an unincorporated area in Tarrant County are prohibited unless approved by the County Judge. If your event falls within a city located i...

Care 4 Tarrant – Rental Assistance and Non-Profit Funding Now Available

In addition to the $30 million Small Business Assistance Grant program, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court has approved $10 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds for a Rental Assistance Program, and another $20 million to assist non-governmental, 501c3 ...

Construction Notice - The Splash Pad Construction started today

The Splash Pad Construction started today in Capp Smith Park just north of Hightower Drive with the placement of a fence to secure the site and protect the patrons of Capp Smith Park.  Cole Construction, Inc. shall work on site improvements and K...

Watauga 101 Citizens Academy Postponed Indefinitely due to COVID-19

The City of Watauga has made the decision to indefinitely postpone the planned Watauga 101 Citizens Academy, scheduled for the Fall, indefinitely as a precaution to combat the spread of COVID-19.   Although the City believes the Academy serves an...

Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Watauga, Texas will convene at its regular meeting place in the City Hall in Watauga, Texas to consider the issuance of one or more series of certificates of obligation in an aggregate principal ...

Efficiency Improvements for Development Services

Beginning July 1, 2020 the following changes will occur and allow for a more efficient operation and the reduction of staffing by one person.

Construction Notice - Whitley Road 2 - Watauga Road to Chapman Road

Whitley Road from Watauga Road to Chapman Road shall begin construction August 12, 2019  with an estimated completion in December 2020.

The project includes complete reconstruction of the street, storm water drainage system, 16” water ma...

IRS Warns of New Email Scam

Original release date: August 23, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning about a new email scam in which malicious cyber actors send unsolicited emails to taxpayers from fake (i.e., spoofed) IRS email addresses. The emails contain a l...