Take the Carrollton Police Department’s Civil Service Entrance Exam on Saturday, January 18. The annual starting salary is $77,812, increasing to an eight-year top out of $109,926. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have completed at least 60 college credit hours.
Not 21 years of age? Apply for the Detention Officer position and gain valuable law enforcement experience. Three years’ experience as a Detention Officer eliminates the college requirement for applying to be a Police Officer. The minimum age to apply is 18.
A Lateral Entry Program is available for certified applicants who have completed all initial training and have at least one year of continuous service as a paid, full-time Police Officer, including out-of-state agencies (pending approval).
Seeking a second career after the Armed Forces? Military veterans with an honorable discharge can bypass college requirements and receive five extra points on the exam.
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Rosemeade Center Expansion Now Open
The wait is over. Exciting new features include a full-sized gym, an esports room, an indoor walking track, and more.
City Council approved a 27,511-squarefoot expansion of Rosemeade Recreation Center in April 2023.
A Wednesday, November 6 ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opened the new features at the Center.
The addition was designed to better accommodate recreation needs in areas such as pickleball, basketball, badminton, volleyball, and other indoor large-format programs or activities.
The project’s original scope included the addition of a full-size gym to meet NCAA configurations and modifications of affected hallways and rooms to ensure the continuation of current programs. During the design phase, the scope was expanded to include:
f Additional multi-purpose court
f Elevated walking track
f Esports room (second one in Carrollton Recreation Centers)
f Restroom upgrades
f Storage
Rosemeade Recreation Center was originally built in 1981 with expansions in 2002 and 2012. The construction contract was awarded in an amount not to exceed $7.18 million. Voter-approved money from the 2018 and 2022 bond elections funded the improvements.
The expansion supports City Council’s strategic objectives and vision of building a community that families and businesses
want to call home by sustaining quality of life through promotion of physical health as well as improving financial sustainability through increased daily attendance.
DON’T DELAY, Purchase or Renew Memberships Today!
Save on an All-Access Membership to Crosby, Rosemeade, and the Senior Center.
Memberships and daily fees are subject to change in accordance with the most recent Municipal fee ordinance, effective January 1, 2025.
Don’t miss the new Legacy in Motion mural measuring 34’x24’ with photos from residents, local newspapers, high school yearbooks, and the City’s archives.
Bump. Set. Spike.
Set it up for volleyball in Carrollton. Girls, ages 7-14 as of September 1, 2024, can sign up to learn the fundamentals of the game from strategy, rules, and mechanics to basic volleyball techniques. Earlybird registration runs from Thursday, December 5 to Monday, February 3.
Interested in coaching? Contact Carrollton Parks & Recreation.
cityofcarrollton.com/athletics
Looking for a Chance to Give Back?
Carrollton offers a variety of volunteer opportunities and projects for individuals or groups seeking to share their time, skills, and energy, such as:
• Coaching young athletes
• Helping at the Library, Museum, Animal Adoption, and Senior Center
• Placing/replacing storm drain markers
• Picking up trash through the Adopt-ASpot or Waterway Cleanup programs
• Adopting a flowerbed or even a playground
• Fostering a pet
• Raising awareness about City programs
• Participating in City events
Help make Carrollton the community that families and businesses want to call home.
cityofcarrollton.com/volunteer
Inclement Weather
Severe weather (snow, ice, high winds, etc.) may necessitate the temporary closure of City leisure facilities.
During the weekdays, these facilities and programs will typically follow the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District’s closure schedule (including full-day closures, delayed openings, and/or early closings). ISD closure schedules are announced on area television and radio stations. Automated telephone messages are recorded as conditions warrant.
cityofcarrollton.com/weather
Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer Today!
Know an individual or organization who has made a significant impact in Carrollton with their community service?
The Carrollton Cares Volunteer Awards are designed to recognize individuals, organizations, and leaders who have gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional community service to Carrollton and its residents in 2024. The City appreciates the contributed time, ideas, and efforts to enhance the lives of others and make the community a beautiful place to live.
• Volunteer of the Year Award is for distinguished service to a City department or program, e.g., board or commission, Citizen Patrol, Animal Services & Adoption Center, or the Carrollton Public Library.
• Youth Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a Carrollton youth who has volunteered for a City department, program, school, or affiliate organization.
• Neighborhood Leadership Award is designed to recognize Carrollton community members who have taken a proactive role in addressing the needs of the City and its residents in 2024.
• Outstanding Community Organization Award recognizes active organizations giving back to the Carrollton community, such as neighborhood associations, nonprofits, PTAs, churches, and youth groups.
All nominations will be accepted through Friday, January 3 by 11:30 a.m. Nominees are not required to be Carrollton residents, but they must serve an organization or entity that serves the City. Winners from previous years are ineligible for the next three years from the time of their win.
For more information about Carrollton’s Volunteer Awards or to make a nomination, visit the link below. For more information about the City’s volunteer opportunities, visit cityofcarrollton.com/volunteer.
cityofcarrollton.com/volunteerawards
hile “flushable” wipes may seem to swirl easily down the toilet, the truth is they create serious plumbing problems not only for wastewater treatment plants but also in residential plumbing systems. These products don’t break down once flushed, thus creating clogs in every part of the wastewater system and costing hundreds of dollars in repairs. The pipes underneath toilets are designed to transport only three things: #1, #2, and the toilet paper hanging beside you. Avoid flushing other items such as disinfecting wipes, paper towels, cat litter, and hygiene products, as well as fats, oils, and grease. Remember: the toilet is not a trash can.
cityofcarrollton.com/toilettrash
2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient
Bringing Heart Safety Closer to Home
Carrollton leads the way in Texas by installing lifesaving cardiac equipment at multiple public parks.
The City of Carrollton has provided access to lifesaving equipment and is empowering the public to save lives through the installation of eight wallmounted SaveStation® cabinets at athletic facilities across the City. Strategically placed SaveStation® cabinets will contain portable AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) for use during a cardiac emergency and will help bridge the critical gap between the time 911 is called and when paramedics arrive.
“Carrollton Parks & Recreation and Carrollton Fire Rescue are excited to collaborate on the installation of these SaveStation® cabinets to enhance community safety,” Parks Manager Kim Bybee said. “The addition of these cabinets makes Carrollton the first City in Texas and the third in the nation to install SaveStation® Cabinets housing an Avive Connect AED®.” If a person appears unresponsive and is
To increase bystander participation in cardiac emergencies, eight SaveStation® cabinets have been wall mounted in highly visible, easily accessible outdoor locations at the following facilities:
• Josey Ranch Sports Complex (1440 Keller Springs Road) at the Softball Concession and the Adaptive Restroom
Library Corner
Innovating Women
In honor of Women’s History Month in March, the Carrollton Public Library (CPL) is hosting a poster exhibition from The Smithsonian and the United States Patent and Trademark Office titled “Picturing Women Inventors,” at the Josey Ranch Lake Library (JRL) from Saturday, March 1 through Monday, March 31. From astronauts, computer pioneers, and businesswomen to athletes, engineers, and even teenagers, this exhibit explores the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women. Visit JRL to learn more about the breakthroughs, motivations, and challenges these women encountered while pursuing their goals as inventors.
Soon to Josey Ranch Athletic Complex
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Calling All Creatives
Post-it note? Napkin? Scratch paper? None of these are nearly as cool as having a featured bookmark. In celebration of National Library Week, individuals of all ages are invited to design a bookmark that tells why they love libraries, reading, and books. Participants can submit entries online or at either Library location between Sunday, February 16 and Sunday, March 16 for a chance to see their printed bookmark design reproduced for public distribution.
Winter Reading Challenge
Grab a cozy blanket, put on fuzzy socks, and travel to another world without leaving home. Register carrollton.beanstack.org today, and take the challenge (Sunday, December 1-Saturday, February 1)
Winter Break Fun
From Monday, December 23 to Saturday, January 4, CPL will host free holiday activities, such as a sing-along screening of Frozen (2013), PG, winter-themed makerspace fun, holiday-themed bilingual story time, and more. For dates, times, and locations, visit the link below.
cityofcarrollton.com/library
Holiday Recycling Tips & More
Holiday parties, decorations, cooking, and gift-giving produces about 1,000 pounds of waste during the holiday season.
Did you know that 80 percent of holiday waste can be reused, repurposed, or recycled? Follow these simple tips to ensure the holidays are as green as they are merry.
Recycle: flattened cardboard and paper boxes (gift, shoe, and shipping), plain wrapping paper and gift bags (no glitter, foil, or decorations), holiday cards and envelopes (no glitter or foil), and tissue paper
Reuse Materials: decorations including lights, ribbons and bows, gift bags (laminated, coated, or dyed), sticky gift labels, cellophane wrapping, and packing materials (bubble wrap, plastic air pillows, foam sheets, and packaging peanuts)
Have an item not listed above? Visit the City’s Solid Waste webpage and use the new interactive Waste Wizard tool to learn how to properly recycle, reuse, or dispose of hundreds of products.
Citizens’ Evening
Hear the State of the City address presented by Mayor Steve Babick on Wednesday, February 26 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Carrollton Senior Center, Texas Ballroom. Attendees will have an opportunity to mingle with City staff and officials while learning about development projects throughout the City, community updates, and the services provided by various City departments and other non-city agencies that serve the community. The event agenda also includes the presentation of the Carrollton Cares Volunteer Awards, recognizing individuals, organizations, and leaders in the community.
cityofcarrollton.com/citizensevening
Residential recycling collection occurs every other week. A neighborhood map with the recycling schedule can be found on the City’s website. To request a printed copy, call 972-466-3593 or email marketing.services@ cityofcarrollton.com
Online Self-Service Options
Request an additional cart, a repair/ replacement of existing carts, or to have excess bins removed through the City’s website. Report missed trash, recycling, or bulk as early as 7 p.m. on the day of collection. Choose the appropriate request from the options on the left-hand side of the City’s solid waste webpage.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Service
Household residents can schedule a pickup by calling 469-451-3713 Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. or emailing CarrolltonHHW@ republicservices.com to receive a collection kit with instructions via mail.
cityofcarrollton.com/solidwaste
Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m., Downtown Carrollton – Watch the sky shine brightly from the drone light show and tree lighting. Visit with Santa and his reindeer, enjoy performances from local groups, shop from an array of vendors in the Christmas village, and more.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. – Celebrate MLK Day by watching a memorial parade. Visit the link below for parade route. Sponsored by Christ Community Connection, Inc. in partnership with the City of Carrollton.
New Year Celebration, Feb. 9, 2-4 p.m., Hebron & Josey Library –Celebrate Chinese culture with a variety of activities led by the Carrollton Sun Ray Chinese School.
TEXFest
Break out the western wear, and get ready for a Texas-sized good time at TEXFest, a free celebration of Texas Independence Day, on Saturday, March 1, from 3-9 p.m. in Historic Downtown Carrollton.
In addition to great music from local Texas artists, TEXFest offers a variety of mouthwatering food options, craft beer from local breweries, and a chance to put those cowboy skills to the test by riding a mechanical bull. Make sure to capture the celebration by taking a photo with a live longhorn or visiting photo stations throughout the site, such as the giant Texas flag and the Texas-shaped statue.
cityofcarrollton.com/TEXFest
African American Read-In, Feb. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Josey Ranch Lake Library – Hear excerpts from stories, poems, and songs written by African American authors. Free books will be available to children and teens while supplies last. Presented by Professional Achievers for Community Excellence.
Daddy Daughter Dance, Feb. 22, 6-9 p.m., Bent Tree Bible Fellowship Church – Join the dance party and enjoy cookies, punch, crafts, games, prizes, and photo opportunities. For an early bird discount, preregister before the event at cityofcarrollton.com/ daddydaughterdance Sorry, no moms or sons allowed. Presented by the Carrollton Police Officers’ Association.
• Dec.14: Special Needs Winter Dance Bash (for all ages and abilities)
