City of Watauga - Newsletter
October 2021
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Message from the Mayor


We bid farewell to summer and welcome in fall with its milder temperatures. Hard to believe but trees are already starting to shed their leaves. Speaking of farewells, September saw us bid farewell to our City Manager, Andrea Gardner. Ms. Gardner did an outstanding job during her tenure here and we wish her much success in her future endeavors. We also said goodbye to Councilwoman King who regrettably moved from Watauga. We thank her for her years of dedication to our city and wish her the best of luck.

A quick recap of September events; Our 20 year commemoration of the 9/11 was outstanding. Kudos to our Fire and Police departments. If you were unable to attend the video is available online for viewing. We had another successful “Clear the Shelters” event. Thank you to the staff and volunteers for helping find new homes for many of our animals. City Council approved our new budget and closing out September we held the Mayors Book Club. Stuart Little was the book and we had quite a conversation on it. The library will be posting the book title and next meeting date soon.

World Teacher Day is October 5th and Watauga recognized our teachers with a proclamation at the September 27th Special Council Meeting and we encourage our community to express the appreciation and support by displaying a light blue ribbon outside their homes and businesses.

October 18th starts early voting in Tarrant County for November elections. Yes, it’s that time again. One of the most important rights we have as Americans is the right to vote. Many important issues on the ballot this time around.  Be informed and make your vote your voice. See the Tarrant County website for all the details on voting dates, times and locations. October 4th is the last day to register to vote and early voting runs October 18th  to the 29th.

Fire Safety Week is October 3rd thru the 9th. Also, starting Monday October 4th (and every Monday thru December 27th) the Watauga Fire Department will host a pop up COVID 19 vaccination clinics (8am to 12 noon) at the Hector F. Garcia Community Center. Check their Facebook page for more information. Fire Safety Week is October 3rd thru the 9th.

And of course, we have Halloween this month. We are looking for a bigger turnout than we had last year under the shadow of COVID, so be on the lookout for all the little ghosts and goblins that will be out and about.

Let’s keep Watauga “A Great Place to Live” 

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October 11, 2021

 
WORKSHOP
5:30 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING
6:30 P.M. 


October 25, 2021

 
WORKSHOP
5:30 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING
6:30 P.M. 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

7105 WHITLEY ROAD

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Trees for North Texas


Fall is the perfect time to plant a new tree! Trees provide beauty and much needed shade in our hot North Texas summers. Planting a tree can provide a habitat for birds, reduce the temperature of your house, and maybe even produce fruit. Attend our class to learn about planting a tree today and give a gift to future generations. Join our free online class on Saturday, October 23rd from 12:15pm to 1:00pm.
 
Learn about:
• The best trees for North Texas landscapes
• Tips on tree selection
• Tree placement
• Planting methods
• Establishment and watering
• Proper pruning
 
This is a free online event. Register at www.treeswatauga.eventbrite.com to receive information on how to participate.
 
The class will be 45 minutes long and taught by Tarrant County Master Gardeners Patsy Miller and Dick Pafford.
 
After registering, check your email for instructions on how to join the live event.
 
Your registration is not complete until you click the link sent to your email a few days before the event.
 
Visit www.SaveTarrantWater.com/events to learn about other events like this!
This event is brought to you by the Watauga Public Library and Tarrant Regional Water District.

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Parent Child Workshop at Watauga Public Library – Starting October 15 @ 10AM


This autumn, join WPL, local experts, and other caregivers in our Parent Child Workshop!
The focus of the Parent Child Workshop is on the parent and child together. The goal of the workshop is for the parent or caregiver to follow the child’s lead as they explore all the different activities and materials within the room. There are purposefully no adult sized chairs in the room to encourage adults to get on the floor and play, talk, sing and read with the children. This is their time together.
The workshop runs from October 15 through November 12 with meetings on Friday mornings at 10AM. If you sign up for the workshop, please aim to be present each week! The workshop topics are targeted towards pre-walkers and/or toddlers. Each week will host a different expert in-residence—with topics from early literacy to nutrition.
Workshop slots are limited. Inquire with the Youth Department at 817-514-5866.
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Milestone Business Anniversaries


35 Years

Bruce Door 

6332 Denton Hwy


7 Eleven Gas Station  

7001 Rufe Snow


15 Years

Jackson Hewitt Tax

6700 Denton Hwy, Suite P 



10 Years

Rent A Center 

6245 Rufe Snow, Suite 802

Childcare Network 

6637 Oaklawn Dr.

5 Years

D. Rock Beauty Salon  

6651 Watauga Road, Suite 116



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