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April 2026
fire safety
Anna Fire Department Enforces 2015 International Fire Code in Annual Commercial Inspections

The Anna Fire Department, led by Captain Galen Davis at 214-831-5346, conducts annual commercial fire inspections in Anna, TX under the 2015 International Fire Code.

Mar 23, 2026 · 2 min read min
code-compliance
Anna, TX Code Compliance Targets 5 Common Property Violations

Anna, TX Code Compliance enforces ordinances on tall grass, litter, and rental registration, with complaints accepted via the SeeClickFix portal.

Mar 23, 2026 · 1 min read min
zoning
Anna, TX Zoning Ordinance Last Modified September 23, 2025

Anna, TX's Zoning Ordinance was last modified September 23, 2025, and is available through the city's Code of Ordinances via Franklin Publishing.

Mar 23, 2026 · 1 min read min
alcohol-permits
Anna, TX Alcohol Permits Require Dual TABC and City Application

Anna, TX requires alcohol permit applicants to file with both the TABC and the City Secretary's Office, with local fees set at one-half of TABC rates and a 1–2 week city processing window.

Mar 23, 2026 · 2 min read min
public-safety
Anna, TX Requires Alarm Permits for All Premises Under City Ordinance

Anna, TX city ordinance requires all burglar alarm owners to register their systems at annatexas.gov or face a code violation, with false alarms also regulated city-wide.

Mar 23, 2026 · 1 min read min
public-safety
Anna, TX Requires Permits for All Door-to-Door Solicitors Under City Ordinance

Anna, TX requires all solicitors to obtain a city permit under Article 20, Section 5 of city ordinances, with applications processed by Records Coordinator Cynthia Lopez at the Anna Police Department.

Mar 23, 2026 · 2 min read min
building-permits
City of Anna Publishes Full Permit Process Guide With Fee Schedule PDF

The City of Anna, TX's Building Department has published a full permit process guide covering 10-plus construction categories, including a downloadable fee schedule PDF.

Mar 23, 2026 · 2 min read min
building-permits
Anna, TX Adopts 2021 Building Codes and 2020 NEC Effective February 1, 2024

Effective February 1, 2024, Anna, TX adopted the 2021 International Building Codes and 2020 NEC, requiring all job sites to use CARDS Dallas for roll-off dumpsters.

Mar 23, 2026 · 2 min read min
school-safety
North Texas High Schools Close Wednesday After Bomb Threats Hit Region

On Wednesday, bomb threats forced multiple North Texas high schools near Anna, TX to close as law enforcement swept campuses across the Dallas-area region.

Mar 22, 2026 · 2 min read min
real-estate
Record $40 Million Land Sale Signals Collin County's Rapid Expansion

A record $40 million land deal in Collin County signals intensifying development pressure on fast-growing Anna, TX, where land values and subdivision approvals continue to surge.

Mar 22, 2026 · 2 min read min
education
Anna ISD Teacher Charged With Felony for Injuring 5-Year-Old Student

An Anna ISD teacher in Anna, TX has been charged with a felony after allegedly injuring a 5-year-old student, according to a Dallas Express report.

Mar 22, 2026 · 2 min read min
education
Anna ISD Teacher Arrested After Classroom Removal Incident

An Anna ISD teacher was arrested after being removed from a classroom during an incident, according to district officials in Anna, TX.

Mar 22, 2026 · 2 min read min
education
Anna ISD Teacher Arrested on Felony Child Injury Charge After Classroom Incident

An Anna, TX teacher was arrested and charged with felony injury to a child following an alleged incident inside an Anna ISD classroom.

Mar 22, 2026 · 2 min read min
high-school-sports
Anna High School Girls JV Soccer Team 2024-25 Season Overview

Anna High School's Girls JV Soccer team competes as part of Anna ISD's expanding Coyotes athletic program in Anna, TX.

Mar 22, 2026 · 2 min read min
public-safety
Anna High School Cancels Classes After Bomb Threat Wednesday

Anna High School canceled all Wednesday classes after receiving a bomb threat, according to KXII, with law enforcement investigating the incident.

Mar 22, 2026 · 1 min read min
city-government
Anna, TX City Manager Steps Down, Officials Confirm

Anna, TX's city manager has stepped down, city officials confirmed, triggering a leadership transition in the fast-growing Collin County city.

Mar 22, 2026 · 2 min read min