CITY OF PANHANDLE, TEXAS
Panhandle's 24-Hour City Hall
Welcome to the City of Panhandle's official Web site! We are proud to use this site to communicate online with our citizens, businesses, and visitors. City of Panhandle Established 1887 - Incorporated 1909 City Hall (806)537-3517 - Hours M-F 8AM-5PM
CITY HALL IS OPEN 8:00AM TO 5:00PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS)- OPEN THROUGH LUNCH FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR WATER LEAKS OR CITY EMERGENCIES.
After Hours Emergency Number (806)282-4213
Animal Control - Call City Hall or (806)279-0104
Please text: CITYOFPANHANDLE to: 40691 to receive City text notifications
These will include City emergency notifications as well as upcoming events in the City.
Next Election May 3, 2025 -
Election to Elect three Council Members
See Elections tab for more information
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See Community Calendar for information on current events and flyers Flag Ceremony - Antigone Park - First Saturday of each Month - 10AM - See Panhandle Herald for more information. Buffalo Grass Music Hall - 123 Main Street -See their Facebook page for upcoming events. ------------ May 2025 - 14th Annual Blaze Coffee Benefit Ride
See Facebook page for more information - Panhandle Wild Hogs or Terry Coffee Carson County Ag Barn - 804 E. 3rd Street
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Buffalo Grass Music Hall - 123 Main Street Free Concerts - Check FaceBook Page for upcoming Concerts - Donations accepted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPLASHPAD AT PAUL PARK - CLOSED FOR THE SEASON HOURS 8am-8pm THANKS TO THE PARKS & REC COMMITTEE, CITY PARKS & REC FUND AND THE PANHANDLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT BOARD! CITY POOL INFORMATION CITY WILL TAKE APPLICATIONS APRIL/MAY FOR LIFEGUARDS - MUST BE 16 & MUST BE CERTIFIED BY END OF MAY DAILY ADMISSION - $2.00 - PUNCH CARDS AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL NO SEASON PASSES THIS YEAR - OPEN: TUESDAY-FRIDAY 1PM-6:00PM SATURDAY-SUNDAY 1:30PM-5:30PM CLOSED: MONDAYS, HOLIDAYS, 4TH OF JULY CITY RESIDENTS WITH ACTIVE ACCOUNT HAVE FREE LANDFILL FOR HOUSEHOLD AS OF JULY 1, 2024. CURRENT RESIDENTS WITH ACTIVE ACCOUNTS MAY TAKE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE LANDFILL AT NO CHARGE - ANY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL WILL BE CHARGED AT THE CURRENT CONSTRUCTION RATE TO BE DETERMINED BY LANDFILL ATTENDANT @ $20/CUBIC YARD FREE LANDFILL FOR CITY RESIDENTS ONLY - HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ONLY - NO CONSTRUCTION ITEMS OR ROOFING ITEMS - ROOFING BY PERMIT ONLY TREE LIMBS MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE - NO CHARGE FOR THESE AT ANY TIME LANDFILL HOURS ARE FROM 9AM-4:30PM - TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY ------------------------------------------------ Regular City Council Meetings are on the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month. Special Meetings September through November - Tuesdays See Tax & Budget Tab for Notices and more information Call City Hall at (806)537-3517 before 5pm to sign up and speak at meeting. ------------------------------------------------------------------
FY25 Budget & Tax RateAPPROVED 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate 0.720000 per $100 valuation TAX AND BUDGET HEARING HELD ON AUGUST 26, 2024 BUDGET AND TAX RATE WERE APPROVED FOLLOWING THE HEARING ON AUGUST 26, 2024 More information under Commonly Requested Documents - Budget & Tax _________________________________________________________________________________ General - Special Election May 4, 2024 General Election will be held to elect Mayor & two Council Members -General Election Cancelled - Uncontested Candidates declared elected - Mayor Doyle Robinson & Council Members Dustin Copenhaver & Tim Roberts Special Election Held May 4, 2024 - Proposition to Reauthorize 1/4% Street Maintenance Sales Tax Proposition 1 - Street Maintenance Sales & Use Tax Official Tabulation - Proposition Passed - For-152 Against-68 May, 2024 Current City Council: Mayor Doyle Robinson Council Members: Phillip Lacy, Dusty Sloan, Brad Fields, Dustin Copenhaver, and Tim Roberts See Election Tab for more Election Information and polling places ______________ 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report - 06/21/2024 Available under Commonly Requested Documents - Annual Drinking Water Report/Consumer Confidence Report _____________________________ City Pool Opens end of May to August - Tuesday-Friday 1pm-6pm Saturday-Sunday 1:30pm-5:30pm Pool Punch Cards will be available Schedule parties with Pool Manager - Pool # (806)537-3414 or City Hall (806)537-3517 --------------------------------- PANHANDLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PEDC Facade Improvement Grants - Supporting property owners and tenants in their renovation and restoration of the City's commercial properties. Facade Improvement Grants help the exterior appearance of a building. This grant can include paint, signage, masonry, windows, doors, walkway improvements, facade repairs, ADA modifications, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, etc., or other EDC approved improvement. Panhandle EDC will match dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.00 from the EDC, for approved facade improvements. Applications may be picked up and returned at City Hall. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm ______________ NOTICE TO ALL LANDLORDS City Ordinance for all utility accounts will change for real property owners. The landlord/property owners will be required to provide a lease agreement for any tenants in order to put the utility bill in their name. It can only be put in landlord's name or name on lease. The deposit will be $150.00 for all new accounts and re-opened accounts with no deposit on account and may be increased if account has several delinquent bills. See Ordinance under frequently requested documents or come by City Hall to see a copy of the Ordinance. _________________________________ SEE FLYERS ON COMMUNITY CALENDAR PAGE
May 18, 2024 - Annual Blaze Coffee Benefit
Carson County Ag Barn - 804 E. 3rd Street
COFFEE MEMORIAL BLOOD CENTER BLAZE COFFEE ACCIDENT AWARENESS MONTH Next Blood Drive - November 18, 2024 - War Memorial Bldg - 2:00-7:00pm GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE Call (806)331-8833 to make appointment or visit yourbloodinstitute.org
Check their website for next blood drive event
CALL TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT 806-331-8833
Municipal Court Municipal Judge Rebecca Rusk - (806)537-3517 Ext. 3 Tuesday thru Thursday 8:00AM - 2:00PM _____________________________________________________________ See Corona Virus Tab for more information Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) https://dshs.texas.gov/ Mayor Doyle Robinson Disaster Declaration - 03/23/2020 You may Click on link at bottom of this page The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in monitoring the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) that is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness worldwide. You can find the current Texas case count on our News Updates page. Browse this site for what to do if you’re sick, testing information, symptoms, and prevention tips to help DSHS share facts, not fear. Hospitals, healthcare professionals, local public health, community leaders, and others can find resources throughout this website to help them in their response to COVID‑19. This is a rapidly evolving situation _______________________________________________________________________________ Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Available under Commonly Requested Documents - Annual Drinking Water Report/Consumer Confidence Report ____________________________________________________ Please take precautions in the Winter months during cold weather - Drip faucets, turn heat up, and open cabinet doors to help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. ------------------------------------------------------------- SILVERLEAF AT PANHANDLE (806)537-1000 SEE FLYER ON COMMUNITY CALENDAR PAGE ______________ NOTICE:
Beginning October 1, 2018 - All Debit & Credit Card transactions, in person or by phone, will have a fee of $3.50 per transaction added to cover the rising cost of credit card fees.
Cash and Checks are accepted and Draft Service is available on the 10th and 15th of each month for Utility payments to avoid any late fees and these credit card transaction fees if you prefer. Check with Utility Clerk for more information or download the form at commonly requested documents on our website and bring or mail signed original to the City of Panhandle.
Thank You!
__________________________________________________________ Please text: CITYOFPANHANDLE to: 40691 to receive City text notifications.
_______________________________ CITY HALL IS OPEN 8:00AM TO 5:00PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - OPEN THROUGH LUNCH FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR WATER LEAKS OR CITY EMERGENCIES IS (806)282-4213.
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The City Landfill is open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9am-4:30pm for City residents only, weather permitting. Landfill will be closed on Holidays and Holiday Weekends. There is a tree/limb pile at the landfill if you need to haul off any limbs at no charge. Other items are priced at the landfill depending on the size of the load. Landfill rates start at a minimum of $12.25 per load, larger loads and construction materials are charged at $20.00 per cubic yard effective 02/01/2017. Please take your most recent water bill as proof of residency. Shingles are taken with Roof Permit Only & fees paid at City Hall at a rate of $3.50 per square. No large items, shingles or construction material should be put in the dumpsters. Thanks!
City Dump Trucks are available for use by City Residents - Trucks are parked where requested by resident normally on Friday afternoon and picked up on Monday morning. Small Dump Truck - 6yd - $120.00 per load - Large Dump Truck - 12 yd - $240.00 per load.
Special pickup requests for large household items such as furniture or appliances is minimum $20 charge.
BUILDING & ROOFING PERMITS REQUIRED -$40.00 +$3.50/square/Shingles
IN ANY CASE WHEREIN THE VALUE OF LABOR AND MATERIALS SHALL BE $1000.00 OR MORE or BEFORE THE ERECTION, ALTERATION, CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR OF ANY BUILDING, STRUCTURE, OR WALL, FENCE, OUT BUILDING, ETC., OWNER OR CONTRACTOR SHALL APPLY FOR PERMIT & HAVE APPROVAL & ISSUED BY CITY PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF WORK. ROOFING PERMIT REQUIRED, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, DEMOLITION PERMITS, & LANDFILL FEES MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED. PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU BEGIN. (1993 CODE OF ORDINANCES, CH 4)
SEE COMMONLY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION
The City gladly accepts Credit and Debit Cards in Person or by phone. Draft Service is also available for utility bills on the 10th or 15th of each month. Ask the clerk for details.
Utility bills are due by the 15th. If not paid by 5pm on the 15th, late fees are applied. If not paid by the 5pm on the 25th, a $60.00 Non-Payment/Disconnect fee is applied and services are not turned back on until payment is received in full.
Tornado Sirens Warning System is an outdoor warning system. If you are inside, you may not hear the sirens and should rely on television, internet, or cell phone devices to check the weather and notifications for your area. You may also sign up for City or Code Red Notifications. Testing of Siren System is normally done around noon on Fridays.
At the City of Panhandle we strive to provide up-to-date information on services that enhance your quality of life. Please visit our Web site regularly for updates on the following:
Thank you for visiting the City of Panhandle online! City Hall is located in the Historical Train Depot on the South end of Main Street 1 Main Street - P.O. Box 129 Panhandle, Texas 79068 (806) 537-3517 Main Phone (806) 537-5049 FAX After Hours Public Works (806) 282-4213 If you feel there is important information missing from our site, please contact the Site Administrator by clicking here. Your comments are valuable to the continued development of our Web site.
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