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April 2026
food safety
Anna, TX Inspects All Food Establishments Under Texas TFER Rules

Anna, TX requires every food establishment and mobile food unit to maintain at least one Certified Food Manager, enforced through risk-based inspections by Community Enhancement and Compliance Manager Mike Wherland.

Mar 26, 2026 · 2 min read min
code-compliance
Anna, TX Code Compliance Enforces 5 Key Community Health Standards

Anna, TX's Code Compliance department enforces 5 ordinance areas including mosquito control and rental registration, accepting complaints via SeeClickFix.

Mar 26, 2026 · 1 min read min
parks
Johnson Park at 320 N. Sherley Offers 2 Softball Fields and All-Inclusive Playground

Johnson Park at 320 N. Sherley Avenue in Anna, TX offers 2 softball fields, an all-inclusive playground, and is open daily from one hour before dawn until 11 p.m.

Mar 26, 2026 · 2 min read min
city-employment
City of Anna Offers Full-Time Employees UnitedHealthcare, 3 Weeks Vacation

The City of Anna, TX offers full-time employees UnitedHealthcare and Guardian insurance, three weeks of vacation, TMRS retirement, and 12 paid holidays.

Mar 26, 2026 · 1 min read min
planning-and-zoning
Anna Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Scheduled for 2025

The City of Anna, TX has posted a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on its official calendar, listed as event ID 4029 at annatexas.gov.

Mar 26, 2026 · 2 min read min
water-quality
Anna Water Tastes Like Chlorine March 2–30: Here's Why

From March 2–30, 2026, NTMWD will switch Anna, TX water disinfection from chloramine to chlorine-only as part of its annual 15-year maintenance routine.

Mar 26, 2026 · 2 min read min
community-events
Anna, TX Sets 3 Community Engagement Events Through Spring 2027

Anna, TX has announced three community engagement events — Impact Expo on March 28, 2026, Earth Day on April 25, 2026, and a neighborhood conference in Spring 2027.

Mar 26, 2026 · 2 min read min
special-events
Anna, TX Requires Permit for Downtown Festivals and Large Public Events

The City of Anna, TX requires a Special Event Permit — including committee review and City Manager approval — for downtown festivals and large outdoor gatherings on public property.

Mar 25, 2026 · 2 min read min
parks
Anna, TX Offers 4 Ballfields at Slayter Creek Park for Reservation

The City of Anna, TX offers public reservation of four regulation ballfields at Slayter Creek Park, with bookings accepted 14 days to 72 hours in advance at 469-885-9428.

Mar 25, 2026 · 2 min read min
volunteering
Elijah Nelms Wins Anna Volunteer of the Year Three Years Running

Elijah Nelms won the City of Anna, TX Volunteer of the Year Award for the third consecutive year in 2024, logging the most volunteer hours in the city's program.

Mar 25, 2026 · 2 min read min
city-government
Ronda Perez Named City Manager of Anna, TX

Ronda Perez, a local government professional with nearly 20 years of experience, was named City Manager of Anna, TX on March 11, 2026.

Mar 25, 2026 · 1 min read min
community-engagement
Anna's Community Enhancement Division Targets Neighborhood Quality, Compliance

Anna, TX's Community Enhancement and Compliance division, detailed at annatexas.gov/1221, works to connect residents with city staff to promote neighborhood safety and quality of life.

Mar 25, 2026 · 2 min read min
parks-and-recreation
Anna, TX Offers Free Block Party Trailer With 6 Tables, 30 Chairs

Anna, TX offers a free Block Party Trailer — with 6 tables, 30 chairs, and lawn games — to HOAs and neighborhood groups, requiring reservations at least 60 days in advance.

Mar 25, 2026 · 2 min read min
Public Safety
Anna Fire Department Serves City With Full Rescue Capabilities

The Anna Fire Department, listed at annatexas.gov/1505, provides firefighting and rescue services to residents of Anna, TX.

Mar 25, 2026 · 1 min read min
adult-softball
Anna Parks Opens Adult Co-Ed Softball Registration Feb. 2, 2026

Anna, TX opens adult co-ed softball team registration February 2, 2026, with summer league games at Slayter Creek Softball Fields running June 2 through July 22.

Mar 25, 2026 · 2 min read min
fire department
Anna Fire Rescue Holds ISO 2 Rating, Publishes ESCI Master Plan

Anna Fire Rescue holds an ISO 2 fire protection rating and has published ESCI-authored 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 Master Plans outlining a 10–15 year service strategy for Anna, TX.

Mar 24, 2026 · 2 min read min