COVID-19 Emergency Information - Updated 10/21/2020

Tarrant County Coronavirus Hotline:  817-248-6299

Updated 10/10/2020 Mayor Miner provides a video update regarding COVID-19 in Watauga and discusses efforts to stop the spread

Updated 09/18/2020Mayor Miner provides a video update regarding COVID-19...

Watauga Economic Development Corporation Place 7 Vacancy

The City of Watauga is accepting applications to fill a position on the Watauga Economic Development Commission.  The Watauga Economic Development Corporation was created to encourage the development and advancement of City businesses, developmen...

Additional Early Voting for the City of Watauga General and Special Elections

For the City of Watauga General and Special Elections to be held on November 3, 2020, additional early voting will be held as follows...

Permitting changes for the City of Watauga

Permitting changes for the City of Watauga

Beginning October 19, 2020 the following tasks will be moved from Development Services Division of Public Works (Water Tower Location) and assigned to the department and locations listed below.

Police Department &a...

Water Main Emergency Repair on MacArthur Drive

Water Main Emergency Repair on MacArthur Drive

On Sunday, October 18, 2020 we experienced a water main break on MacArthur Drive.  We temporarily repaired the main, but will be performing a permanent repair today (October 19) at 8:00 AM with a plan...

Water Main Repair - 7521 Meadowbrook Lane

Update: 10:45 PM - Repair complete without shutting water off.

Original Post:

Public Works Department is repairing a water main leak near 7521 Meadowbrook Lane.  We hope to make this repair without having to turn off the water, but we may have to s...

Public Input Opportunity - Transportation

Learn about transportation in the region and help set future priorities. The Regional Transportation Council and North Central Texas Council of Governments, are seeking public input.

Watauga 101 Academy (2021 Edition)

The mission of the Watauga 101-Citizens' Academy is to provide residents and business owners an opportunity to gain a better understanding of their City's government and services by providing knowledge and encouraging participation in a ...

2020 Medical City Alliance Spooktacular & Health Fair Share:

Halloween Spooktacular 2020 is HAPPENING!! Due to COVID, the Monster Dash 5k run will not happen this year but the Spooktacular Health Fair Event will. It is a bit different this time and due to COVID Restrictions and Social Distancing we are making this ...

On Hold - Permitting changes for the City of Watauga

On Hold - Permitting changes for the City of Watauga

Due to end of year changes, the permitting services which were scheduled to change on October 1, 2020 are hereby postponed until further notice.  We shall issue new dates prior to the switch. &a...

Special Election Issue - November 3, 2020 (Updated)

Disclaimer: This presentation video is for the sole purpose of educating the voters as to the subject matter of the Special Election.

Summary

The proposition placed before the Citizens in the upcoming Special Election:

The proposition befor...

Permitting changes for the City of Watauga

Permitting changes for the City of Watauga

Beginning October 1, 2020 the following tasks will be moved from Development Services Division of Public Works (Water Tower Location) and assigned to the department and locations listed below.

Police Department &am...

Light Up Watauga – Report Street Light Outages

Scams Targeting Taxpayers

Original Release Date:  August 19, 2020

The City has recently became aware of a scam involving mailings falsely claiming to represent the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

If you receive one of these mailings, please do not provide your persona...

New HAWK Crossing Signal at Whitley Road and Whispering Lane

Whitley Road from Watauga Road to Chapman Road is still under construction and expected to be under construction until January 2021.  However, the crossing at Whispering Lane on Whitley Road is usable and there is no heavy construction planned ot...

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...

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...

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...

Scams Targeting Taxpayers

Original Release Date:  August 19, 2020

The City has recently became aware of a scam involving mailings falsely claiming to represent the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

If you receive one of these mailings, please do not provide your persona...

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...