Did you know that the city can send alerts directly to your phone about road closures and water shutoffs? We partner with the Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management to be able to notify our citizens by text or phone call in case of these events. Sign up here.
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Spring is in full swing. And in Central Texas, that means it's severe weather season. Don't get caught unaware! Sign up for the Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management emergency alert system! The county will send severe weather alerts directly to your phone. Sign up here.
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May 7, 2022 Joint General Election |
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Polls on May 7, 2022 will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Joint General Election. The City of Robinson does NOT have anything on this ballot, however, there are two Texas Constitutional Amendments on the ballot. Find information on each proposition below:
For more information, such as voting locations, click here.
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Public Service Recognition Week |
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Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated annually during the first week of May since 1985 and is commemorated this year from May 1st thru May 7th. It is a week to celebrate our public servants who dedicate their time to serving the community and to honor those who serve us through federal, state, county, and local governments. The public servants of the City of Robinson are one team, working together to ensure that residents can take pride in the community in which they live. Please join us in thanking each and every one of the city employees that proudly serve the people of Robinson. |
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Watch the video below to see what some of our employees had to say about why they serve. |
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In 1962 President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officer Memorial Day to honor and recognize those in law enforcement who have lost their lives in the line of duty. In addition, he declared the calendar week May 15th falls in as National Police Week, placing National Police Week May 15th - 21st this year. The week is a time to celebrate and memorialize the fallen and disabled officers and honor and thank all officers that continue to protect and serve. With absolute gratitude, we thank all of the Robinson Police Officers and the sacrifices they make to serve our community. |
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No one likes accumulating hazardous waste in their house. Thanks to Waste Management, you donβt have to! WM offers Hazardous Waste Collection for FREE right at your door! Itβs an easy and safe way to dispose of those hard-to-recycle items. They have a long list of items they will pick up:
π Motor Oil
π Batteries
π¨ Paint
π Fertilizer
π‘ Thermometers
β½οΈ Gasoline
π‘ Fluorescent Tubes
π Syringes
.....and MUCH MORE!
Schedule your pick-up today or find more info here.
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Have you been doing some spring cleaning? Collected a pile of stuff that you can't toss in your trash cart? That's what Bulk/Brush Curbside is for! It's an easy way to get rid of bulky items that are too big to fit in your regular trash. Curbside collection is weekly and the best part is it's FREE!
Find more information here.
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It's kitten season! According to the ASPCA, kitten season takes place during the warm months (typically between March and October) and many shelters experience the bulk of their cat and kitten intake during this time. If you come across kittens and don't see the mother nearby, there's a good chance she'll be back. She will frequently leave her babies to look for food and water and know exactly where she left the kittens. Make sure you leave the litter because the mother always knows where she left them. She will sometimes make multiple trips when she moves them. If you have questions, you can call the Humane Society of Central Texas at (254) 754-1454 or call Robinson Animal Control at (254) 662-0525.
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Are you enjoying the great outdoors but tired of being eaten alive by insects? Try these tips to help prevent bug bites:
- Use EPA insect repellent, preferably one with DEET
- Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Long sleeves and long pants are best.
- Cover gaps in your clothing where bugs can get to your skin by tucking your shirt into your pants and your pants into your socks.
- Wear shoes outdoors.
- Avoid using anything with heavy perfumes, such as soaps or shampoos.
- Be careful around flowering plants, rubbish, compost, and stagnant water.
- Keep food and drink covered when eating or drinking outside, particularly sweet things.
- Never disturb insect nests.
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Are you looking for some great, non-toxic natural alternatives to get rid of pests? Look no further! Many of these items you might even already have around your house!
- Coffee Grounds: Sprinkle leftover coffee grounds around the outside of your home where pests are coming in. Many bugs can't stand the smell and will stay away. Coffee grounds are also an excellent way to critter-proof your garden!
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Fill a small bowl with a mixture of warm water, apple cider vinegar, and 6 to 8 drops of dishwashing soap. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and punch a couple of small holes in the plastic with a fork. Fruit flies will be attracted to the smell of the vinegar and will fly through the holes. Once in the bowl, they can not get out again.
- Basil: Plant a small pot of basil to keep flies away. Not enough sun? Fill a small muslin bag with dried basil, rubbing it occasionally to keep the scent strong and keep flies out of the kitchen.
- Garlic: Mix half a cup of finely chopped garlic with 3 cups of water and steep for 24 hours. This strong brew will deter caterpillars, stink bugs, ants, aphids, and more (including vampires). Place mixture in a spray bottle and spray the exterior of your home and around doorways and windows.
- Lavender or Catnip: These herbs can be excellent at repelling mosquitoes. Plant in pots on your patio to effectively deter these pests from where you hang out.
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The City Council will meet in person and virtually for their monthly City Council Meeting.
The meeting agenda and packet can be found online here. Para la agenda en espaΓ±ol, visite este sitio web, aqui.
The telephone and video meeting will be hosted through GoToMeeting. The City has set up a section on our website to provide instructions on how to both view and submit a public comment for the meeting and navigate the virtual event. The access code and toll-free number will be provided in the agenda.
Public comment will only be allowed via telephone or video conference via GoToMeeting if choosing to attend remotely. All speakers must register to speak at least two hours in advance of the meeting. All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting under the public comment item. Speakers must join the meeting at least 15 minutes prior to it starting in order to speak. Written comments may also be submitted two hours in advance of the meeting. To register to speak or to submit written comments, please email the City Secretary, Misty Cryer.
City Council meetings are now being live streamed. Participants can follow along during the meeting on the city's Facebook page or YouTube channel.
Live Streaming of Meetings
Council meetings are now being live streamed on the city's Facebook and YouTube accounts. All live streaming is for viewing purposes only, viewers wanting to participate virtually will have to do so via GoToMeeting. Meetings can be viewed live via Facebook and YouTube, but meeting recordings will only be available on YouTube.
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There will be no open court on Thursday, May 12th. You can still come to the court window or call (254) 662-1415 with any questions. |
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Recycling is picked up every other week on your designated collection day. |
Bulk/Brush Day is May 7th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5158 South 12th Street, Robinson, TX. City staff will NOT be available to help place bulk items in the containers so make sure to bring enough help to get items in the 40-yard roll-off.
Reminder: customers have the option to set bulk/brush items at their curb to be collected weekly, during their normal collection day. For hazardous materials, customers may use the At Your Door Special Hazardous Waste Collection offered monthly with their Waste Management services. |
City offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Solid waste services will run as normal. |
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The City of Robinson is hiring! We are looking for individuals to join our culture that values community, service, innovation, professionalism, integrity, leadership, and fiscal responsibility.
Love where you Connect. Grow. Live.
- Police Officer
- Building Official
- Utility Billing Clerk
For more information on the jobs, and to apply, visit our website.
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Waco-McLennan County Mobile Library
The Waco-McLennan County Mobile Library will be offering Kids Books, Teen Books, Adult Books, Audiobooks & more at Peplow Park every third Tuesday! Be sure to give them a visit on May 17th between 3 and 4:30 p.m.
You will be able to use your Library Card to check out a book or audiobook. Don't have a library card? Don't worry! You can bring your I.D. and proof of residency and they'll get you all set up! (For more info about proof of residency documents, check out their website).
The books can be returned to any Waco library location or to the Pop Up Library when they return the next month.
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Robinson ISD Pre-K and Kinder Round-Up
Beginning April 1st, Robinson ISD will offer their annual Pre-K and Kinder Round-Up. This is to determine numbers and help plan for the 2022-2023 school year. Please complete a form for each child enrolling in Robinson ISD for Pre-K or Kinder for the 2022-2023 school year here (Filling out the form will not complete registration, it is only to provide initial information to help Robinson ISD plan). |
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Child Find Regulations
In compliance with the Child Find regulations, RISD must locate, identify, and evaluate children with suspected disabilities. If your child lives in the Robinson school district boundaries and you suspect that they have a disability, please contact the RISD Office of Special Programs by phone at (254) 662-4621.
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Senior Center
The Robinson Senior Center (300 S. Strauss Drive) is looking for new participants to join them. They meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. to play dominoes. Lunch is available MWF through Meals on Wheels, but it must be ordered two days ahead by calling the Senior Center during hours and on days they are open. Startup programs are also welcome. For more information, contact Nelda Wagner at (254) 235-9559.
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You can always reach us by phone during business hours by calling (254) 662-1415.
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