Mayor Pro Tem's Message

March is the beginning of a new Spring. The official start of Spring is March 20. March signals hope, new beginnings, a time to renew our commitments, to look optimistically toward the future, and to throw off Winter. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!

Watauga is truly “A Great Place to Live”! Let’s commit to being a good example in our neighborhoods by beautifying our property, reaching out to our neighbors and resolving to being good citizens.

Politics is in the air. State and national elections will determine who leads us. It is very important to participate in the process. If you are not registered to vote, please visit Tarrant County Elections Administration and register to vote. April 5 is the last day to register to vote in our local Watauga elections. It is important that Watauga citizens exercise their right to vote. We have an active local election this year. You can go on-line to the Elections page on the City Website to see who is running.

Check out things to do this month in Watauga in this Newsletter.

Remember, Shop Watauga!

Did you know....

Citizens over the age of 65 may receive lower water/sewer and trash rates?

Citizens can receive the senior rate upon submission of satisfactory proof of reaching age 65. The senior rate will then be applied on the effective date of submitted proof. You can mail, email or drop off a copy of your driver's license, or photo ID at the City's Utility Billing Department, 7105 Whitley Road, Watauga, Texas. Please make sure to include your account number on the copy.

Primary Elections

Election Day will be on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. All registered voters can vote at their specific precinct polling location from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can find their voting location via the Interactive Voter Lookup through Tarrant County Election Administration.

General Election

General Election filings have closed and the ballot draw was held on February 26, 2018. The following candidates will be on your May 5, General Election Ballot:

Council Member, Place 1
Hal Gerhardt

Council Member, Place 2
Tom Snyder

Council Member, Place 6
Mark Taylor

Phillip Jennings

Council Member, Place 7
Kim Irving

Special Election

This year we have three positions which will be filled during the May Special Election.
These positions are all for one year-unexpired terms.

Special Election filings will close on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
The positions which citizens may file for are:

Council Member, Place 3
Council Member, Place 4
Mayor

For more information please contact the City Secretary's Office via email or via phone at 817.514.5825.

March Events….

Stress Busting for Caregivers - February 7 - April 4,- Watauga Community Center

Wake Up the Walls - March 5-15 - Watauga Library

Financial Literacy Workshop - March 5, 12, 19 and 26 - Watauga Library

Disease Management Workshop - March 6 - April 10 - Watauga Community Center

Youth in Crisis Workshop - March 7 - Watauga Community Center

My Apron Story- March 26 - Watauga Library

Shop Watauga Businesses

PPG Paints, 7060 Denton Highway- GRAND OPENING

Dad's Toolbox-5947 Rufe Snow (formerly Total Car Care)

National Small Business Week

The United States Small Business Administration has announced April 20 - May 5, 2018 as National Small Business Week. For the 4th year, the City of Watauga is planning to participate in activities that recognize our small hometown businesses. A business luncheon is planned as well as announcements on social media. We want your input in the planning of another successful Watauga Small Business Week. If you would like to contribute ideas for this week of recognition, please contact Denise Wilkinson at 817.514.5813 or via e-mail. If you would like to share photos of your business when you opened or even before you built your business with a small history, we can post them on our FaceBook page.

The City of Watauga has several social media feeds available for residents to follow at www.wataugatx.org