City of Strawn Texas

11/02/2026

Please contact Strawn City Hall (254) 672-5311 if you recognize this dog. Our animal control officer picked it up today. We can only hold it for a short time before we relocate it to a shelter.

10/29/2026

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10/29/2026

Trash truck filled up early this week. They were not able to pickup most stops west of Highway 16. They will be back in the morning to finish the route. Please leave your cans out until tomorrow. If you live east of Highway 16 and were missed, please let us know by morning.

10/23/2026

Update: Restrictions are lifted. Please be mindful of your water usage while we work on getting all of the system back to normal. Thank you for your patience!

Update: Water leak has been repaired. We are asking everyone to conserve water until tonight. We need this time to refill all stand pipes.

By order of the Mayor, the City of Strawn is implementing Stage 4 of our drought contingency plan. All outdoor uses are prohibited for the next 48 hours or until the emergency order is lifted. This is a response to a major water leak. We are building our supply back up and expect to be back to normal in the next 48 hours.
Stage 4 Responses – WATER CRISIS
Goal. Achieve a 50 percent reduction in daily water demand.
Supply Management Measures
The following measures are to be implemented directly by the City of Strawn to manage limited water supplies and/or reduce water demand. reduce flushing of water mains and reduce irrigation of public landscaped areas.
Water Use Restrictions. Under threat of penalty for violation, the following water use restrictions shall apply to all persons.
1. Prohibit all outdoor use.

10/23/2026

Update: 3:30 pm 10-23-2026

Repairs are completed. We ask everyone to conserve for a few more hours while we get everything filled back up. Thank you for your patience!

Update: 2:00 pm 10-23-2026

Problem has been found and repairs are in progress. Having issues with the very sandy soil in that area. If everything goes according to plan, we can start filling water storage tanks back up in about an hour. Please conserve until further notice.

City of Strawn has a major water leak on our supply line from Desdemona. We will not be getting more water until this leak is repaired. We have whatever is in the tank at this time. Please conserve.

10/09/2026

The museum is looking for a part time host.

10/02/2026

Texas New Mexico Power contractors will be trimming trees in the area for the next few weeks. If you would like some free mulch delivered to your home in or near Strawn, please contact city hall. We will also have some available for anyone that would like to pick up from what is stockpiled at our transfer station on Palo Pinto Avenue. There will be some firewood available as well. It won't be cut down to exact size.

10/02/2026

CITY OF STRAWN IS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF STRAWN.

Are you interested in Economic Development? Do you want to help Strawn grow and create jobs? If so, the City Council of Strawn is asking you to serve on the Development Corporation of Strawn Board of Directors. The council is seeking individuals with experience in business or employee management. To qualify, you must live in Palo Pinto County or within 5 miles of Strawn. Applications are due by Thursday December 31st, 2026 at close of business. The City Council will select 4 Board Members during the January meeting. DCOS usually meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at Strawn City Hall. DCOS is subject to the open meetings act and all meetings are open to the general public. Applications are available at Strawn City Hall or you may email [email protected] and request one be sent to you.

10/02/2026

Trash service was not completed yesterday. Due to a combination of issues including weather, the route will be completed this afternoon. Please contact us first thing Monday morning if you end up getting missed today. Thank you for your patience.

09/16/2026

Free flu shots tomorrow 9/17/2026 starting at 2:30 pm. They will set up at the pavilion located next to city hall. 118 East Housley Street, Strawn, TX.