City of Joshua, Texas

Stadium Drive from Hwy 174 to Henderson will be closed for construction starting on Wednesday, July 9, 2008.  Click here to view more information.  Information on alternate routes

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star.  The “City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua.  The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site.  Click here to view the article.    City Page – 7-3-08

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Workshop at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TX on July 7, 2008.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  It is possible that a quorum of the City Council will attend, but members of the City Council will not participate in the meeting.  Click here to view the agenda.  Planning & Zoning Agenda – 7-7-08

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star.  The “City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua.  The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site.  Click here to view the article.  City Page – 6-25-08

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star.  The “City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua.  The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site.  Click here to view the current article.     City Page – June 19, 2008

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on June 19, 2008.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  City Council Agenda – June 19, 2008

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star.  The ”City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua.  The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site.     Click here to view the current article.   City Page – June 12, 2008

City of Joshua and IESI Partnering for a GREENER Community. Click here to view flyer.  Recycling Flyer

The 4A Economic Corporation Board will not convene on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 due to lack of agenda items. See the city website for further notices of meetings for the 4A Board. 

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on June 10, 2008.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  4B EDC Agenda – 6-10-08

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Workshop at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main,  Joshua, TX on June 2, 2008.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  It is possible that a quorum of the City Council will attend, but members of the City Council will not participate in the meeting.  Click here to view the agenda.  P&Z Agenda for June 2, 2008

Please join us as a team member on “Team Joshua” for the Johnson County Relay for Life.  Click here to see the details.   Relay for Life Details

The Joshua City Council will hold a Special  Session at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on May 20, 2008.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.    5-20-08 Special Session Agenda

The Early Voting Ballot Board will reconvene to count/reject any provisional ballots that were voted during the May 10, 2008 General/Special Election.  Click here to view notice.    Reconvene Ballot Board Notice

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on May 15, 2008.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meetings Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.   City Council 5-15-08 agenda

Listed are the May 10, 2008 Special Election Results.  Click here to view the results.  May 10, 2008 Special Election Results

Listed are the election results for the May 10, 2008 General Election.  Click here to view the results.  May 10, 2008 General Election Results

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on May 13, 2008.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  4B EDC Agenda 5-13-08

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Workshop at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TExas on May 5, 2008.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda. 5-5-08-pz-agenda.pdf

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on April 17, 2008.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  04-17-08-agenda

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on April 8, 2008.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  4-8-08 Agenda

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a workshop at 6:30 p.m. and a regular session at 7:00 p.m. on April 7, 2008.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meetings Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  Agenda 4-7-08

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to conduct a public hearing and consider a request for a variance to the zoning ordinance.  Click here to view the agenda. ZBA 3-31-08

It’s time to clean out the garage and spruce up your yard!

The City of Joshua and the Joshua Street Department are pleased to announce the arrival of Spring Clean-Up. From 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on March 28 through March 30, bring your trash, brush and limbs, old furniture and/or furnishings and anything else that you’re tired of looking at. There will be dumpsters available for use at:

City of Joshua Street Department
104 W. 12th Street
Joshua, Texas 76058

Click Here for Map

Paint, refrigerators, pesticides, car parts and anything with a compressor will not be allowed.

Any tires and batteries disposed of will have a five dollar fee for each due to disposal fees for the City of Joshua.

Please help to keep our city clean and participate in the City of Joshua’s Spring Clean-Up!

The City Council has proposed some amendments to the City Charter and called for an election regarding the proposed amendments to be held Saturday May 10^th. The purpose of this article is to educate the citizens on the proposed amendments as well as the purpose and effect of each proposed amendment.

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on March 20, 2008. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.

Click Here for Council Agenda

A special election is hereby ordered on May 10, 2008 for the purpose of: Amending the City Charter which includes the following ten (10) propositions:
Click here to see the propositions in English and Spanish

An election is hereby ordered on May 10, 2008 for the purpose of:
Electing a Mayor and three (3) Council Places 1, 3, and 5.
Click here for Early Voting times, dates and locations and for Notice in Spanish

The City Council will hold a strategic planning and goals work session at 7:00 pm Thursday March 13, 2008 at City Hall. Click Here to view the official posting and agenda.Goals Session Agenda

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on March 11, 2008. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
4B March Meeting Agenda

Notice is hereby given of a drawing to determine the order in which the names of candidates are to be printed on the ballot for the election to be held on May 10th, 2008 in City of Joshua, Texas. The drawing will be held at 2:30 P.M. on March 14th, 2008 at 101 South Main, Joshua, Texas.
Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot – In Spanish

The Joshua 4A Economic Development Corporation Board will not meet during the month of March. See the city website for further notices of meetings times for the 4A board.

The City of Joshua City Council will hold a Joint Work Session with the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on March 5, 2008 This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
March 5 Joint Work Session Agenda

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Workshop at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TX on March 3, 2008. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. It is possible that a quorum of the City Council will attend, but members of the City Council will not participate in the meeting.
P&Z March Agenda

February 24 through March 1 is Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week. In recognition of the commemoration, the City of Joshua would like to invite all residents to review the link at the side of our webpage for information on safety preparedness and action recommendations.

Please feel free to copy this information and share with your friends, neighbors and others who may be interested in learning more about severe weather safety, how to prepare beforehand, and what to do, in the event that you and your family find yourselves in a severe weather crisis.

All City offices will be closed Monday February 18th in observance of Presidents Day. We will return to regular office hours Tuesday, February 19th.

The Joshua City Council will hold a work session at 6:30 pm and a regular meeting at 7:00 pm Thursday February 21, 2008 in the Council Chambers at Joshua City Hall located at 101 South Main Joshua, TX 76058. This is an open meeting, open to the public and subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the state of Texas. Click the link to view the agenda. Feb 21 Council Agenda

A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON MAY 10, 2008 TO ELECT A MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FOR PLACE #1, #3 AND #5.

Filing will be held from February 9 through March 10

Candidate filing packets may be picked up in the City Secretary’s office during regular office hours.

Additional election information is available by calling City Secretary, Mary Beth Thomas at 817-558-7447.

Click Here to View this Notice in Spanish

The deadline to register to vote is April 10, 2008 in order to be eligible to vote in the May 10, 2008 General Election. Joshua City Secretary, Mary Beth Thomas, advises that all registered voters should be in possession of a salmon-colored card issued in Jan. 2008. If you are unable to locate your card, please contact the Voter Registrar for Johnson County at 817-556-6197.

Due to the new Help American Vote Act, it is very important for voters to bring either their voter registration card or proper identification to the polling places.

For additional information, please contact the Joshua City Secretary at 817-558-7447.
Click Here to View this Notice in Spanish

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on February 12, 2008. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
4B Meeting Agenda

The Joshua 4A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on February 12, 2008. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
4A Meeting Agenda

The City of Joshua is inviting all Joshua residents and business owners to a Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 7 at the Joshua Community Room located at 907 South Broadway. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public input on the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Click Here to See the Agenda for the Town Hall Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for February 4, 2008 will not convene due to the lack of agenda items.
P&Z Announcement

The City of Joshua has implemented a re-cycling program for the following items:

Cell Phones
Ink Jet Cartridges
DVD Movies and Video Games
Laptop/Notebook Computer
MP3 Music Players
Digital Cameras
Batteries for these items

Just bring these items to City Hall and staff will send them to the re-cycling center. The most important reason for this program:

Keeps these items out of the landfills!

The City of Joshua is inviting all Joshua residents and business owners to a Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 7 at the Joshua Community Room located at 907 South Broadway. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public input on the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range plan to direct the growth and physical development of a community for a 20 to 30 year period. The purpose is to plan for ultimate development of the community including utility, transportation and public facility needs. Discussions will include a variety of topics related to growth and development including visioning exercises to engage public input about what Joshua will look like at build out. Attendance and participation of all members of the community is encouraged.

“We are excited to have this opportunity to hear the community’s input as we plan for Joshua’s future growth. We hope to have as much community participation as possible as Joshua enters an important growth phase over the next several years,” said Mayor Merle Breitenstein.
Comp Plan Town Hall Agenda

Garbage pickup in the City of Joshua will remain on the same schedule for 2008. Garbage is collected from Joshua residents’ homes Tuesdays and Fridays between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. All garbage must be placed at curbside by 7:00 a.m. to insure pick-up for the day. Holiday weeks may only have one garbage pick-up day.

The City of Joshua recommends that residents put out their garbage bags and containers for pick-up as close as possible to the 7:00 a.m. deadline to minimize interference with the garbage by animals. The city also requests that residents retrieve any garbage containers as soon as possible after pick-up to prevent potential hazards and other damage from empty containers blowing into the streets.

Residents can call IESI at 817.222.2221 with any additional service questions or information requests.

On January 15, Johnson County implemented a burn ban policy for the county. No open flames are permitted either inside or outside the city limits of Johnson County municipalities. The ban will be in effect until April 14, 2008 unless extended or rescinded by the county. The ban was instituted by County Judge Harmon and the County Commissioners. Fires inside residential fireplaces are not included in the ban.

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on January 17, 2008. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
See Council Agenda Here

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on January 8, 2008. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
Click Here for the 4B Agenda