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City Annual Shred Event

What: Free document shredding                                    

When: Friday, April 23, 2021...

City Wide Clean-up 2021

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NOW Report - NEWS OF THE WEEK

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: SE LEVANTÓ EL AVISO DE HERVIR AGUA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: SE LEVANTÓ EL AVISO DE HERVIR AGUA

GREENVILLE: A partir de las 11:58 a.m. del martes 23 de febrero de 2021, se levantó el Aviso de hervir el agua.El Departamento de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad ha tomad...

PRESS RELEASE: BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED

PRESS RELEASE: BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED

GREENVILLE: As of 11:58 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, the Boil Water Notice has been lifted.

The City’s Public Works Department has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the ...

PRESS RELEASE: FEMA DECLARES HUNT COUNTY ELIGIBLE FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE

PRESS RELEASE: FEMA DECLARES HUNT COUNTY ELIGIBLE FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE

GREENVILLE: FEMA has declared Hunt County eligible for Individual Assistance along with SBA assistance for businesses. The following information will provide some basic guidance on h...

PRESS RELEASE: UPDATE: BOIL WATER NOTICE CONTINUES THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: UPDATE: BOIL WATER NOTICE CONTINUES THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2021

GREENVILLE: Public Works staff sent water samples to the lab today and results should be back Tuesday. Please continue to boil your water. Once the results of the water samples ar...

PRESS RELEASE: WINTER STORM 2021 CITY SEEKS FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE

GREENVILLE: In order for residents and businesses in Hunt County to receive federal assistance, the need has to be demonstrated to FEMA. To show this need, we need residents and businesses that have been impacted by this winter storm, to complete the surv...

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: CAÍDA TEMPORAL DE LA PRESIÓN DEL AGUA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: CAÍDA TEMPORAL DE LA PRESIÓN DEL AGUA

GREENVILLE: El personal de Obras Públicas está reduciendo las bombas de alto servicio, las que bombean el agua tratada al sistema de distribuci&oacu...

PRESS RELEASE: DROP IN WATER PRESSURE TEMPORARILY

PRESS RELEASE: DROP IN WATER PRESSURE TEMPORARILY

GREENVILLE: Public Works staff is reducing the high service pumps, those that pump the finished water into the distribution system, in order for the water storage tanks to fill back up.

When this happens, re...

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: NO ES NECESARIO DEJAR LOS GRIFOS ABIERTOS

GREENVILLE: La Ciudad está pidiendo a todos los residentes que cierren los grifos. Ya no hay necesidad de “gotear” agua ahora que las temperaturas han subido por encima del punto de congelación y se prev&eacut...

PRESS RELEASE: NO NEED TO LEAVE FAUCETS OPEN

GREENVILLE: The City is asking all residents to turn off their faucets. There is no longer a need to “trickle” water now that the temperatures have risen above freezing and projected to stay above freezing.

We also ask residents to cons...

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: EL AVISO DE HERVIR AGUA CONTINÚA HASTA EL 23 DE FEBRERO DE 2021

GREENVILLE: El 17 De Febrero, el Sistema de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de Greenville ID # 1160004, emitió un Aviso de hervir el agua (BWN). Esta actualización es para informar a los ciudadanos que la Ciudad espera continu...

PRESS RELEASE: TRASH SERVICE RESUMES MONDAY

GREENVILLE: Trash service will not be operating Friday, February 19, due to the continued road conditions in residential areas. Normal service will resume Monday.

We realize that residents may have a toter full as well as additional bags. Please set these ...

PRESS RELEASE: UPDATE ON TRASH SERVICE

GREENVILLE: Trash service will not be operating Thursday, February 18, due to the weather and road conditions. Plans are to hopefully operate roll-off and commercial service on Friday and Saturday, depending on the road conditions. Residential will be del...

PRESS RELEASE: BOIL WATER NOTICE

GREENVILLE: For the safety of our citizens, we are requiring citizens to boil their water. A boil water notice is sent if the water pressure drops below 20 psi in the distribution system, and our system is currently below that mark.

The Texas Commission on...

PRESS RELEASE: URGENT REQUEST FROM ATMOS ENERGY TO CONSERVE

They are urgently asking their customers to be conservative.

Please assist ATMOS in this effort in any way you can.

Thank you.

PRESS RELEASE: INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS

PRESS RELEASE: INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS

GREENVILLE: Due to the upcoming weather forecast, we are closing the following streets starting today Friday, February 5, 2021, from Stonewall to Wesley for intersection improvements: 

Woodrow Highland C...

PRESS RELEASE: Achievement of Library Excellence Award Press Release

PRESS RELEASE: Achievement of Library Excellence Award Press Release

The W. Walworth Harrison Public Library in Greenville, Texas has received the 2020 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Director’s Associatio...

PRESS RELEASE: LANE SHIFT ON STONEWALL ST

Expect a lane change on the Stonewall Street project effective immediately. Work has been completed on the East lane side, and they are now focusing on completing the West lane side. Flow of traffic will continue Southbound only.   

PRESS RELEASE: GREENVILLE ANIMAL CONTROL NOW OPEN

The City of Greenville Animal Control located at 5800 Joe Ramsey Blvd. is now open. After a brief closure due to COVID-19 exposure the Animal Control department now has the building open to the public.

PRESS RELEASE- GREENVILLE MURDER SUSPECT CAPTURED IN COLORADO

PRESS RELEASE: GREENVILLE MURDER SUSPECT CAPTURED IN COLORADO

GREENVILLE: On September 30, 2020, at approximately 0015 hours Greenville Police Department Officers were dispatched to an aggravated assault in the 4200 block of King Street in Greenvi...

PRESS RELEASE: PUBLIC WORKS WILL HAVE THE WATER SHUT OFF IN THE INDUSTRIAL AREA FOR A REPAIR

REPAIRGREENVILLE: The City of Greenville Public Works will have the water shut off in the Industrial Park area while replacing new water main connections. This repair will start Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 4 a.m. and last until noon. If you have any furt...

PRESS RELEASE: ANIMAL CONTROL CLOSURE DUE TO COVID-19 EXPOSURE

Beginning January 6, 2021, the Greenville Animal Control facility will be closed to the public due to COVID-19 exposure. The situation will be reassessed in one week. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please call (903) 457-2990.

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PRESS RELEASE - GREENVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT STILL SEEKS LAUREN BROOKE BOHME ON A WARRANT FOR MURDER

On September 30, 2020, at approximately 0015 hours Greenville Police Department Officers were dispatched to an aggravated assault in the 4200 block of King Street in Greenville, Texas. The male victim was hospitalized due to his injuries and is now deceas...

PRESS RELEASE: BOMB THREAT

PRESS RELEASE: BOMB THREAT

GREENVILLE: On December 28, 2020, at approximately 12:14 p.m., the Greenville Police

Department was notified of a possible bomb threat at Wal-Mart located at 7401 I-30 in

Greenville, Texas. Officers responded and contacted the stor...

PRESS RELEASE: MAJOR ACCIDENT

PRESS RELEASE: MAJOR ACCIDENT

GREENVILLE: On December 14, 2020, the Greenville Police Department responded to the 4700 block of Henry Street in reference to a major accident. As officers arrived on-scene it was discovered that a vehicle had left the roadwa...

PRESS RELEASE: TRAFFIC PATTERN LANE CHANGE

GREENVILLE: Starting Monday, November 2, the traffic pattern will switch lanes and begin travel on the newly constructed section of Stonewall Street from Webb to Poplar. The direction of travel is still for Southbound traffic only.

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

GREENVILLE: Trapped mosquitos in the Ridgecrest area tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Trucks will begin spraying at approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, Thursday, October 22, a...

PRESS RELEASE: SUPPORT GREENVILLE BY VOLUNTEERING TO SERVE

PRESS RELEASE: SUPPORT GREENVILLE BY VOLUNTEERING TO SERVE

           City Seeks New Members for Local Boards and Commissions

GREENVILLE – The City of Greenville is looking for citizens to appl...

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

GREENVILLE: Trapped mosquitos, in the area of Arnold Park, 3314 Gordon Street, tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Trucks will begin spraying at approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, Thursday, October 15, and Friday, October 16, wea...

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

GREENVILLE: Trapped mosquitos in the Ridgecrest area tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Trucks will begin spraying at approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, Thursday, October 8, and Friday, October 9, weather permitting. The spraying...

PRESS RELEASE: ATMOS ENERGY TO FLARE NATURAL GAS IN GREENVILLE

PRESS RELEASE: ATMOS ENERGY TO FLARE NATURAL GAS IN GREENVILLE

GREENVILLE, Texas (Oct. 2, 2020) - Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled natural gas flaring on Monday, Oct. 5 through Thursday, Oct. 22 from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p....

PRESS RELEASE: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

PRESS RELEASE: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

GREENVILLE: On September 30, 2020, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Greenville Police Department Officers were dispatched to an aggravated assault in the 4200 block of King Street. The male victim is currently hospitalized in ...

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOES TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOES TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

GREENVILLE: Trapped mosquitoes in the Turtle Creek areas tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Trucks will be spraying Wednesday, September 30, Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m., we...

PRESS RELEASE: TOWN HALL MEETING September 29, 2020

GREENVILLE: The City of Greenville will conduct a Town Hall Meeting concerning Ordinance changes relating to Greenville Parks & Recreation, Cemeteries, W. Walworth Harrison Public Library, Greenville Municipal Auditorium, Public Works - Water Meters, ...

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

GREENVILLE: Trapped mosquitos in the area of 3104 Bourland tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Trucks will be spraying Wednesday, September 23, Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. The spraying will take abou...

PRESS RELEASE: MISSING PERSON LOCATED

PRESS RELEASE: MISSING PERSON LOCATED

GREENVILLE: On September 17, 2020 the Greenville Police Department, with the assistance of the FBI, located missing juvenile Zoe McGee in Bentonville, Arkansas. The recovery of McGee was the result of the efforts of Gr...

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

GREENVILLE: Trapped mosquitos in the Ridgecrest area tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Trucks  will  be  spraying  Wednesday,  September  16, &...

PRESS RELEASE: TRADERS ROAD CLOSURES

PRESS RELEASE: TRADERS ROAD CLOSURES

GREENVILLE: Public Works will close a section of Traders Road on Wednesday, September 16, from 7:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. to conduct testing.

Map of area attached.

Please excuse the inconvenience and plan accordingly.

PRESS RELEASE: TRADERS ROAD CLOSURES

PRESS RELEASE: TRADERS ROAD CLOSURES

GREENVILLE: Public Works will close a section of Traders Road, at Stonewall Phase II, from Tuesday, September 15, 2020 through Monday, September 21, 2020 for sewer construction.

Maps of area attached.

Please excuse the in...

PRESS RELEASE: UPDATED RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES

PRESS RELEASE: UPDATED RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES

GREENVILLE: Kansas City Southern Railroad (KCS) has scheduled repairs at two railroad crossings, which are listed below:

9/14/2020 - Spur 302, Greenville, TX: https://goo.gl/maps/Z3K1Fdz2Gy3hYsxP7

9/15/2020 &...

PRESS RELEASE: CITY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR BOARD OF DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

Greenville: The City Council is currently accepting applications until Monday, October 19, 2020, from persons interested in serving on the Greenville Board of Development due to upcoming vacancies. The Board of Development was chartered by the City Counci...

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

Trucks will be spraying Wednesday, September 9, Thursday, September 10, and Friday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. The spraying will take about 3-4 hours. It is recommended that citizens stay indoors during this time.

To avoid mosquito bit...

PRESS RELEASE: ED RUTHERFORD CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1

PRESS RELEASE: ED RUTHERFORD CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1

GREENVILLE: Attached is the approved Traffic Control Plan for the construction on Ed Rutherford. This is Phase 1 and will be in effect from September 8, for a period of approximately 45 days.

Read on...

PRESS RELEASE: UPDATED - RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES

GREENVILLE: Kansas City Southern Railroad (KCS) has scheduled repairs at the following railroad crossing locations: 

           September 12 – September 14     &...

PRESS RELEASE: W. WALWORTH HARRISON PUBLIC LIBRARY ADDS DRIVER EDUCATION SERVICE, DRIVING-TESTS

GREENVILLE: The popular driver education platform Driving-Tests.org is now available for free at the W. Walworth Harrison Public Library. Patrons can access Driving-Tests to start preparing for their DMV knowledge exam by visiting tx-greenville.driving-te...

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

GREENVILLE: Trapped mosquitos in the Ridgecrest area tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Trucks will be spraying Wednesday, September 2, Thursday, September 3, and Friday, September 4, at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. The spraying will take about 3-4 hou...

PRESS RELEASE: RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES

PRESS RELEASE: RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES

GREENVILLE: Kansas City Southern Railroad (KCS) has scheduled repairs at the following railroad crossing locations:

August 30 Texas St between Katy Dr & Spencer St

August 30 St. John between Morse St & Stuart...

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

GREENVILLE: Trapped mosquitos in the Ridgecrest area tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Trucks will be spraying Wednesday, August 26, Thursday, August 27, and Friday, August 28, at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. The spraying will take about 3-4 hours. It...

PRESS RELEASE: ONE DAY DETOUR ON STONEWALL

GREENVILLE: Starting early Monday, August 24, 2020, the City will divert Stonewall South Bound one-way traffic to turn East at Woodrow Blvd to circle around the block and return to Stonewall at Webb Ave.

This detour would only be active Monday during the d...

PRESS RELEASE: DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING

GREENVILLE: The City of Greenville is hosting drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Wednesday and Thursday, August 26th and 27th, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center located at 5501 Business Highway 69 South. For resident&rsquo...

PRESS RELEASE: GREENVILLE FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL LAYER OF COMMUNICATION

GREENVILLE: Greenville Fire-Rescue Department is excited to provide another free tool to help keep our residents safe in their homes! We have joined up with the Ring Neighbors app in our efforts to connect with residents and improve the safety of our comm...

PRESS RELEASE: FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, OCTOBER 4-10, 2020

State Farm Agents are delivering Fire Prevention Week toolkits to more than 100 fire departments across Texas, including Greenville. Each toolkit includes a host of resources for promoting Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10, 2020), including brochures, ma...

PRESS RELEASE: APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDING

By law of the State of Texas, the City of Greenville collects a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) from hotels, bed & breakfasts, and other lodging facilities. Under state law, the revenue from the HOT may be used only to directly promote tourism and the hotel...

PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

Spraying began Wednesday, August 5, and will continue Thursday, August 6, and Friday August 7 at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. The spraying will take about 3-4 hours. It is recommended that citizens stay indoors during this time.

To avoid mosquito bites, ...

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile

For Immediate Release:    July 29, 2020 

Contact:  Steve Methven, Community Development Director  Municipal Annex 2315 Johnston Street   903.457.3160 smethven@ci.greenville.tx.us 

PRESS RELEASE:...

PRESS RELEASE: BOTTLE ROCKET BASH POSTPONED

GREENVILLE: On June 26, 2020, Texas governor Greg Abbott released executive order GA-28. That order amended the rules in an earlier executive order, GA-26. The new order bans outdoor gatherings of more than 100 people unless the Mayor of the city where th...

PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 TESTING

"By testing more residents, we are also able to get a better sense of how widespread COVID-19 is in our community, and to help prevent its spread," said Greenville Fire Chief, Jeremy Powell. "Getting tested will help us protect you, your fa...

FIRECRACKER 5k 2020

PRESS RELEASE: FIRECRACKER 5k 2020

GREENVILLE: Are you ready to start off Independence Day with a bang? Please join us at the annual Firecracker 5k Run, before starting your 4th of July traditions.

Registration/packet pick-up will begin at 7:00 a.m. The rac...

PRESS RELEASE: CITY RECEIVES GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA) DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRE

PRESS RELEASE: CITY RECEIVES GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA) DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD

GREENVILLE: The Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that the City of Greenville, Texas, has received GFOA&rsqu...

PRESS RELEASE: WATER DISINFECTION SWITCHOVER

For Immediate Release: June 1, 2020

Contact: Kathy Lucas, Executive Secretary/Public Information Officer

City Manager’s Office

903.457.3116

klucas@ci.greenville.tx.us

PRESS RELEASE: WATER DISINFECTION SWITCHOVER

GREENVILLE: The City of Greenville&...

Press Release GFD Community Connect

CITY OF GREENVILLE ROLLS OUT PLATFORM TO BETTER
ENGAGE RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND
ULTIMATELY KEEP THEIR COMMUNITY SAFE.

PRESS RELEASE BULK GARBAGE RESIDENTIAL PICKUP

GREENVILLE: Waste Connections will be discontinuing the open top containers at the Farmer’s Market, Civic Center, and the Sports Complex on Friday, April 24.

PRESS RELEASE: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

GREENVILLE: On April 10, 2020, at approximately 2:44 p.m., the Greenville Police Department responded to a robbery in the 100 block of Ellis Circle. It was reported that the suspects arranged a meeting through Facebook with the victim to purchase a cell p...

PRESS RELEASE: UPDATE FROM CONGRESSMAN RATCLIFFE'S OFFICE REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF BILL

The City Manager and City Council express thanks to Congressman Ratcliffe for updating Texas community leaders on the recent signing of the corona relief bill.

Press Release Water Treatment Recognition Award

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), wanted to recognize the efforts that public water systems were making to optimize the performance of their surface water treatment plants.

Elvis is Back! For One Night Only At the GMA February 27th

Yes, The King himself once played the stage at the GMA during the days of the Louisiana Hayride in the 1950s' and now, 65 years later, his memorable music comes back to the GMA.  So, put on your blue suede shoes and come ready to rock, a...

Murder Mysteries, Splatter Paint Rooms, and More at Greenville Events by Design

Tired of staying home?  Looking for something fun and safe to do with your family or friend group?  Then look no further than Greenville Events by Design, located at 2304 Stonewall (just 1 block north of Lee Street) in Downtown Greenvill...

February at The Texan Theater is Filled with Variety of Entertainment

While February is the shortest month of the year, The Texan Theater in Downtown Greenville has packed the month with entertainment.  Check out their incredible line up:

Feb 3 - 12:00 Noon - Friendlee Live!  Featuring Like Wyldmon, hunt Co...