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Primary Election Early Voting (5/10/12)
Early voting for Primary Elections begins Monday, May 14th and runs through Friday, May 25th. Election Day is May 29th. If you go to this link and put in your address, it will give you the closest locations: http://public1.co.collin.tx.us/elections/polling_locations/early_voting/default.aspx
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REPLACE METAL TRASH BARRELS (May 7, 2012)
The City Council approved Ordinance 246 on February 7th that all trash receptacles must be a plastic container with a watertight cover, containing handles and shall be rodent and insect-proof and shall be kept covered at all times, effective May 7th.
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Clean Up Day is April 14 (4/12/12)
In conjunction with the Great American Clean Up and Keep Texas Beautiful, this Saturday, April 14th will be our day to clean up our city. Volunteers are needed to help out with trash and debris pick up along our streets. Meet at City Hall at 8 am to go out in teams to beautify Lowry Crossing.
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County Roads in Lowry Crossing to get Names (4/3/12)
In working with the Collin County 9-1-1 addressing office, the county roads will have names. CR401,CR400, and CR403 will revert back to the original names of Simpson, Myrick, and Dowdy (respectively). CR984 (the road at Purser's Exxon) needs a name . . . the city council would like the citizens to help name the road. Submit your suggestions via email to jcable@lowrycrossingtexas.org, call or drop by city hall by April 20th. All submissions will have to be checked through the post office for the 75407 zip code.
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Central Expressway (US 75) News Release (January 30, 2012)
U.S. 75 Expansion Project Kicks Off Four-year project will add capacity to four-lane highway
McKINNEY- Preparations have begun to reconstruct U.S. 75 (Central Expressway) between Spur 399 (SH 121) and U.S. 380. Orange flags and cones marking utilities to be relocated along the frontage roads signal the start of the four-year project to rebuild Central Expressway.The Contractor, W.W. Webber, LLC, is expected to occupy the corridor today.
The $106 million project will add two lanes in each direction on the mainlanes and one in each direction on the frontage roads giving the highway a total of eight mainlanes and six frontage road lanes. This will add needed capacity in anticipation of staying ahead of the explosive growth in population in Collin County.Listed as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, Collin County grew by more than 61% between 2000 and 2009.
"Frisco and McKinney are two of the fastest growing cities in the nation and the challenge to meet transportation needs has never been greater," said Barry Heard, P.E., Collin County Interim Area Engineer.
During construction, motorists can expect various mainlane closures during weekdays and some weekends. Several bridges on the project will be demolished and rebuilt. This will necessitate closing mainlanes of traffic and diverting traffic onto frontage roads past the bridge work to the next highway entrance. Every consideration will be given to maintaining traffic flow and to the safety of the traveling public.
This is one of five projects either underway, nearing completion or just starting up on the Central Expressway corridor through McKinney from SH 121 to Melissa Road. This project is expected to be substantially complete in the summer of 2015.
Message boards will be placed before major lane closures begin to notify drivers.
TxDOT would like to thank area drivers for their patience and cooperation as crews work diligently to complete this vitalproject as soon, and as safely, as possible.
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Special Holiday Week Hours (12/22/2011)
City Hall Holiday Hours: Monday 12/26 Closed, Tuesday 12/27 8am-noon, Wednesday 12/28 1pm-5pm, Thursday 12/29 8am-noon, Monday 1/2 Closed. Open regular business hour on January 3rd, 2012.
Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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General Information and Economic Development Survey (11/2/11)
Your input and assistance is requested to help develop a vision/growth plan for Lowry Crossing.
The City Council tasked an ad hoc focus group to begin work on a vision, brand, and growth plan. The group, chaired by Marta Munson, has created a survey to begin gathering information that will be used in this process. Concept plans will be prepared and presented to Council for their consideration.
Please take a few minutes to complete this short (10 question) survey.
Click here to take survey
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Early Voting has Begun for Nov. 8 Election (10/27/11)
Early voting is going on now through November 4th.
Lowry Crossing has two propositions on the ballot to increase our SALES TAX by 3/4 of 1%. This additional increase in sales tax would raise sales tax revenue for the city and the tax only effects consumers purchasing items within our city limits, NOT individual taxpayers in Lowry Crossing.
The Propositions are:
FOR
AGAINST
The adoption of a local sales and use tax in the City of Lowry Crossing, Texas at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to provide revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets.
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AGAINST The adoption of a Type B sales and use tax at the rate of one-half of one percent to undertake projects as described in Chapters 505 and 501, Texas Local Government Code, including but not limited to projects for professional and amateur sports, including childrenfs sports, athletic, entertainment, tourist, convention, and public park purposes and events, including stadiums, ball parks, auditoriums, amphitheaters, concert halls, parks and park facilities, open space improvements, museums, exhibition facilities, and related store, restaurant, concession, and automobile parking facilities, related area transportation facilities, and related roads, streets, and water and sewer facilities, and other related improvements that enhance any of the foregoing items, military facilities, including closed or realigned military bases, primary job training facilities for use by institutions of higher education, research and development facilities, regional or national corporate headquarters facilities, recycling facilities, projects to promote new or expanded business enterprises, and public safety facilities, streets and roads, drainage, and related improvements, demolition of existing structures, development and expansion of affordable housing, and targeted infrastructure, development or improvement of water supply facilities, including dams, transmission lines, field developments, and other water supply alternatives; and any other improvements, expenditures, or facilities that are related to any of the above projects, and any other land, buildings, equipment, facilities, expenditures, targeted infrastructure, and improvements that the board of directors of the Type B corporation determines will promote new or expanded business development and enterprises, and the maintenance and operations expenses for any of the above described projects.
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Planet Spirit Opens 10/27 (10/27/11)
Lowry Crossing's newest business, Planet Spirit, opens today at 5454 E. US Hwy 380 in Lowry Crossing. This is the first business to open that will sell beer, wine, and spirits.
Good luck Planet Spirit!
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LCVFD Fundraiser Saturday, 10/15/11 (October 13, 2011)
The Lowry Crossing Volunteer Fire Department is holding their annual fundraising dinner and raffle this Saturday from 4 to 7pm. Come support your volunteer fire department while enjoying an Olive Garden spaghetti dinner. They also have great raffle items such as a 51 Plasma HDTV, Omaha Steaks, and iPod Shuffle. Your children will enjoy the bounce house and you can try your luck at dunking a fireman.
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Lowry Crossing Celebrates 40 Years This Saturday (9/22/2011)
This Saturday, September 24th, from 10 am to 9 pm the City of Lowry Crossing will be commemorating their 40th Anniversary with a Celebration Event. This will be a family oriented day of fun with a variety of activities. The festivities will all take place in the 1400 block of Bridgefarmer Road (near the Lowry Crossing City Hall and the Fire Department).
The 40th Celebration Day events include a Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Arts & Crafts, Dunking Booth, Bounce House, Cake Walk, Games, and end with live music by AQUZ from 7 pm to 9 pm. The Lowry Crossing Volunteer Fire Department will have their emergency vehicles out for display and PHI will be landing their helicopter around 5:30.
Centennial is the title sponsor for the event. Their support in this truly helped to make this possible. Centennial will be breaking ground soon to construct at 14,000+ sf retail and wholesale distribution facility in Lowry Crossing on Hwy 380 just west of Bridgefarmer Road.
Other major 40th Anniversary sponsors include Texas New Mexico Power, WOPAC Construction, Barnes Waste Disposal Service and Oncor.
Lowry Crossing is located about 5 miles west of McKinney between Hwy 380 and FM 546. For more information, the website is www.lowrycrossingtexas.org.
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Boy Scouts - Right in Lowry Crossing (9/19/11)
Boy Scouts -- If you have a son interested in scouting, please contact Scoutmaster Marty Phagan at 972.375.6598 or email martyphagan@hotmail.com for more information. It is great to have this wonderful opportunity for our young men right in Lowry Crossing! Thanks, Marty.
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LCVFD to Hold 9/11 Event (9/7/11)
This from Paul Wood
Captain, Lowry Crossing Fire Department
As you know, Sunday (9/11) is the 10th Anniversary to the event that changed our lives and Nation in this modern era.
Lowry Crossing Fire Department will be hosting a ceremony at the fire station Sunday, 9/11 at 11 am. We would like to extend an invitation to the citizens of Lowry Crossing. We will have burgers and franks after the ceremony.
We look forward to fun and fellowship with our firefighter brothers and sisters and the community.
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40th Celebration to be September 24th (8/18/11)
On Saturday, September 24th the 1400 block of Bridgefarmer Road will transform into a festival of fun! There will be a variety of activities throughout the day beginning at 10 am featuring:
Car Show
Motorcycle Show
Arts and Crafts Show
Bounce House
Dunking Booth
Fire Department tours/demos
Cake Walk
Concert from 7pm to 9 pm to end the celebration.
Between 10 am and 7 pm Bridgefarmer Road will be closed between Settler's Bend and Settler's Trail (other than event parking) to keep celebration guests safe. Any thru traffic will detour onto Settler's Bend or Trail and follow the detour signs bypassing the event.
We are looking forward to a great day of fun. If you would donate a couple hours of your time to assist with the road closure or with parking, it would be greatly appreciated. Please call Janis at 972.542.8678.
The Celebration event is made possible by the following sponsors:
Centennial Beverage Group [Title Sponsor]
WOPAC Construction [Car Show Sponsor]
TNMP [Arts and Craft Show Sponsor]
Oncor [Dunking Booth Sponsor]
Barnes Waste Disposal [Enterainment Sponsor]
Pingleton, Howard, and Company [General Sponsorship]
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Bridgefarmer Road Repairs Begin (8/3/11)
Construction has begun on Bridgefarmer Road.
The work has been started on the north end of Bridgefarmer Road at the Hwy 380 intersection. They are working on the west lane progressing south to FM546. Then they will turn and work the east lane back up Bridgefarmer Road to Hwy 380. The first pass will be removing and replacing the road failures. Then they will repeat the process conducting level-ups. A final pass applying a chip seal top coat to protect the work will be the final stage.
This will be a two to three week process at the most.
So . . . slow down, give them a brake, cut them some slack, or whatever term is your favorite, but allow yourself extra time and EXPECT DELAYS. Remember these folks are out working in tremendous heat to create a better road for all of us. Please be respectful and courteous.
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LOWRY CROSSING BEGINS CELEBRATION OF 40TH ANNIVERSARY (July 14, 2011)
NEWS RELEASE
The City of Lowry Crossing is proud to be celebrating its 40th year as a municipality in the great State of Texas.
Celebration events beginning on Tuesday, July 19th with a Historical Storytime and Ice Cream Social from 7 pm to 9 pm with long-time citizens Peggy Simpson and Bill Rittenhouse, along with others, share stories. This will be held at the Lowry Crossing City Hall located at 1405 S. Bridgefarmer Road. Citizens and guests are invited to attend.
The grand Celebration Day will be Saturday, September 24th, 10 am to 9 pm. This event will include a Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Arts & Crafts, Dunking Booth (with city officials in the seat), Bounce House, Cake Walk, Pioneer Games, and Concerts.
They hope to have a concert series pending a sponsorship. Early sponsors include Texas New Mexico Power, WOPAC Construction, Barnes Waste Disposal Service and Pingleton, Howard & Company. Sponsor opportunities are still available by contacting Janis Cable at 972.542.8678 or jcable@lowrycrossingtexas.org.
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BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR COLLIN COUNTY (July 1, 2011)
On July 1, 2011, County Judge Keith Self signed an order prohibiting outdoor burning. The order will be in effect for 90 days or extended until conditions change.
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40th Anniversary Event: Historical Storytime & Ice Cream Social (6/28/2011)
Do we have any history buffs out there? If so, you are in for a treat.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 19th at 7pm for a special time of history and reminiscing about Lowry Crossing with some of our longtime/lifetime citizens. We'll enjoy an ice cream social too!
Lowry Crossing City Hall
1405 S. Bridgefarmer Road
Beautiful downtown Lowry Crossing!
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Council Vacancy (6/23/2011)
There is a vacancy on the City Council. Any citizen who would like to be considered for appointment should complete the application located under Our Services, then Forms. Scroll down to Council Vacancy Application, complete and return it to City Hall next week. The appointment will be made at the July 5th meeting.
Applications can also be obtained at City Hall.
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Meet the Candidates on April 26th (4/19/2011)
One week from tonight is Meet the Candidates!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 with the following schedule:
6-6:30pm Meet and greet with light refreshments
6:30 7:15 Meet the Mayoral Candidates (3)
7:20 8:50 Meet the Council Candidates (7)
Please plan to attend, submit your questions and learn more about the candidates.
Early voting will begin on May 2nd 10th with Election Day on May 14th.
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Youth Offer Lawn Services (4/19/2011)
Lawn Mowing Service
We are students trying to make some extra money mowing lawns.
For as little as $10 per cut (big lawns will cost more) we will mow and weedeat on a two week schedule.
Please call soon as we are limited to the amount of lawns we can do.
469.525.5378 Weston and Nick
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Collin County Regional Airport (2/23/2011)
The expansion of the Collin County Regional Airport in McKinney will eventually effect those who travel FM 546, once again. Construction is well underway to create the new runway. Please see the link below to access all information regarding the capital expansion project.
http://www.mckinneytexas.org/www/airportdefault.aspx
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ATTN: Parents - Tax Tips from the IRS (7/7/2010)
Summertime Child Care Expenses May Qualify for a Tax Credit
Did you know that your summer day care expenses may qualify for an income tax credit? Many parents who work or are looking for work must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation. Those expenses may help you get a credit on next year's tax return.
Here are five facts the IRS wants you to know about a tax credit available for child care expenses. The Child and Dependent Care Credit is available for expenses incurred during the lazy hazy days of summer and throughout the rest of the year.
The cost of day camp may count as an expense towards the child and dependent care credit.
Expenses for overnight camps do not qualify.
If your childcare provider is a sitter at your home or a daycare facility outside the home, you'll get some tax benefit if you qualify for the credit.
The actual credit can be up to 35 percent of your qualifying expenses, depending upon your income.
You may use up to $3,000 of the unreimbursed expenses paid in a year for one qualifying individual or $6,000 for two or more qualifying individuals to figure the credit.
For more information check out IRS Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses. This publication is available on the IRS Web site, IRS.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
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Barnes Waste Disposal Service Selected at Preferred Provider (3/2/10)
The Lowry Crossing City Council unanimously voted to select Barnes Waste Disposal Service as the Preferred Provider for trash and recycling services. This selection gives the citizens the opportunity to still choose their provider if they prefer another preference, but gives those that currently utilize Barnes and others who choose them to receive a reduced service rate.
Barnes also offers recycling pick-up every other week for a nominal fee.
For more information, please see the letter from Barnes by clicking on the file.
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