February 27, 2009

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #1 – Project Plan & Reinvestment Financing Plan

This final plan was adopted by City Council on December 8, 2009. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #1 – Projec

February 27, 2009

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) # 1 Summary

Executive Summary information on Tax Increment Reinvestment Summary #1, adopted by the Greenville City Council in December 2008. TIRZ Summary

July 27, 2010

Water Plant Temporarily Switching to Free Chlorine

Consumers of Greenville water may begin noticing a difference in the taste and odor of their water over the next couple of weeks as the water plant temporarily switches to free chlorine. Additional info...

July 26, 2010

National Night Out Kick-Off POSTPONED due to Inclement Weather

The National Night Out Kick-Off Party scheduled for Monday, July 26th has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new night is Thursday, July 29th at 6 p.m. at the SportsPark.

July 20, 2010

New Date Set for Fishing Friday Event

Calling all Kids! Come join the fun at the David Dickson Memorial Fishing Friday event at Graham Park on Friday, August 6th. Fishing takes place from 9 a.m. to Noon. Additional info...

July 16, 2010

Applications Being Accepted for Downtown Facade Grants

A new façade grant program could give an already resurgent downtown Greenville another boost. The Greenville Board of Development has targeted $25,000 toward the effort this year, with matching grants from $2,500 to $5,000 per applicant. Additional info...

July 8, 2010

Applications Being Accepted for Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding

The City of Greenville is accepting applications from organizations requesting funding for various programs and activities supported by the Municipal Hotel Occupancy Tax for FY 2010-2011. [Additional info...]

June 30, 2010

Join Your Neighbors for National Night Out!

Take a bite out of crime and join your neighbors on Tuesday, August 3, for Greenville’s National Night Out Celebration. An organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 6, at 7 pm at the Police and Courts Building Training Room, 3000 Lee Street. [Additional info...]

May 18, 2010

2010 Summer of Safety Program Events

The Greenville Police Department has announced events for the 2010 Summer of Safety Program. [Additional info...]

April 29, 2010

Kennel Ordinance

The Greenville City Council has approved an ordinance defining kennels, permit requirements and permitting procedures. [Additional info...]

July 27, 2010

Water Plant Switching Temporarily to Free Chlorine

Consumers of Greenville water may begin noticing a difference in the taste and odor of their water over the next couple of week due to the water plant swithcing temporarily to free chlorine. Additional info...

July 26, 2010

Two Arrested and over 250 pounds of Marijuana Seized in I-30/MLK Freeway Traffic Stop

Two people were arrested after Greenville Police Officer Pemberton and K-9 Ceiko discover over 250 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop earlier this morning. Additional info...

July 16, 2010

Applications Being Accepted for Downtown Façade Grants

A new façade grant program could give an already resurgent downtown Greenville another boost. The Greenville Board of Development has targeted $25,000 toward the effort this year, with matching grants from $2,500 to $5,000 per applicant. Additional info...

July 9, 2010

Police Department Using License Plate Scanner to Reduce Crime

Hunt County Crime Stoppers recently presented a PlateScan automatic license plate reader to the Greenville Police Department to be used in deterring and reducing crime in the community. [Additional info...]

July 8, 2010

IESI Greenville Now Operating Single Stream Recycling

IESI is now using traditional collection trucks for recycling routes in Greenville. [Additional info...]

July 8, 2010

Applications Being Accepted for Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding

The City of Greenville is accepting applications from organizations requesting funding for various programs and activities supported by the Municipal Hotel Occupancy Tax for FY 2010-2011. [Additional info...]

July 2, 2010

City Hires Venue Manager

The City of Greenville has hired Noel Pipkin to fill the newly created position of Venue Manager. [Additional info...]

July 1, 2010

Citywide Cleanup Event Planned for July 10th

The City of Greenville and IESI will conduct a city-wide cleanup event for residents on Saturday, July 10, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the IESI facility located at 4618 Ed Rutherford Drive. [Additional info...]

June 30, 2010

Join Your Neighbors for National Night Out!

Take a bite out of crime and join your neighbors on Tuesday, August 3, for Greenville’s National Night Out Celebration. An organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 6, at 7 pm at the Police and Courts Building Training Room, 3000 Lee Street. [Additional info...]

June 30, 2010

City Awarded Grant to Improve Energy Efficiency

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has notified the City of Greenville that its State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) Block Grant application has been approved in the amount of $86,365. [Additional info...]

June 30, 2010

July 4th Holiday will not affect Garbage/Recycling Collection

IESI will run regular garbage & recycling collections the week of July 5th. Although Independence Day is a holiday for the company, since July 4th falls on a Sunday, the landfill will be open all week and IESI will run its regular collection routes. [Additional info...]

June 29, 2010

City to Break Ground on new Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City of Greenville is ready to break ground on the largest construction project in the City’s history. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the new wastewater treatment plant on Friday, July 2, 2010, at 9 a.m. [Additional info...]

June 29, 2010

Summer of Safety Swimming Friday is Coming!

Calling all Kids! Come join the fun at the Summer of Safety Swimming Friday event on Friday, July 2, from 9 a.m. to Noon at the JA-LU Municipal Swimming Pool. Swimming Friday is free to all area children and snacks are provided. [Additional info...]

June 27, 2010

Double Fatality in Head-On Collision on I-30 Service Road

At 5:16 a.m. this morning, the Greenville Police Department was notified by a passing motorist, of a motor vehicle accident at 5401 Interstate 30 South Service Road. [Additional info...]

June 25, 2010

Patriotic Picnic to be held July 3, 2010

The City of Greenville and L-3 Communications are hosting the 2010 Patriotic Picnic on Saturday, July 3. [Additional info...]

June 23, 2010

Standard & Poor Raises City's Bond Rating

Standard & Poor's Ratings Service raised its underlying rating on the City of Greenville's general obligation dept to AA. [Additional info...]

June 23, 2010

City Completes Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project

On Friday, June 18, 2010, the City of Greenville Water Utility Department brought the 1 million gallon ground storage tank that had been undergoing rehabilation back online. [Additional info...]

June 16, 2010

Fishing Friday Planned for June 25th

Calling all Kids! Come join the fun at the David Dickson Memorial Fishing Friday event at Graham Park on Friday, June 25th. Fishing takes place from 9 a.m. to Noon. [Additional info...]

June 11, 2010

City and L-3 to Host 2nd Annual Patriotic Picnic

The Greenville Parks and Recreation Department and L-3 Communications Mission Integration Division are hosting the 2010 Patriotic Picnic at the Greenville SportsPark, 3601 Leo Hackney Blvd., on Saturday, July 3, 2010. [Additional info...]

June 10, 2010

Safety Seminar to be Offered for Local Churches

A free seminar concerning Church Safety will be held in Greenville on Monday, June 28, from 8 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. at Family Fellowship Church, I-30 and Division Street. [Additional info...]

June 10, 2010

City Invites Businesses to Learn More about Grease Trap Ordinance

The City of Greenville Public Works Department will host a Town Hall Meeting for businesses on Monday, June 28, 2010, at 6 p.m. at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center. This meeting will provide information on a Grease Trap Ordinance. [Additional info...]

June 9, 2010

Greenville to Host Firefighter Combat Challenge Competition

The Greenville Fire-Rescue Department and Innovation First International will host a Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge at the Greenville SportsPark on Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26. [Additional info...]

June 8, 2010

Pedestrian Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident

At approximately 9:47 p.m. on June 7, 2010, the Greenville Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 2000 block of Stonewall Street. [Additional info...]

June 7, 2010

Man on Bridge Causes Traffic Shut-Down on Interstate 30

At approximately 4:50 p.m. today, units with the Greenville Police Department responded to a call of a man acting erratically and standing on a concrete beam on the Interstate 30 overpass at Wesley Street. [Additional info...]

June 7, 2010

Census Bureau Working in Area Neighborhoods

The City of Greenville is reminding residents that U. S. Census Bureau workers will be a regular presence in neighborhoods through the month of August. [Additional info...]

June 7, 2010

Teen Police Academy Offers Inside Look at Law Enforcement

The Greenville Police Department will offer a Teen Police Academy July 26-30, 2010. [Additional info...]

June 5, 2010

Four Arrested for Drug Possession

Four people were arrested for drug possession after the Greenville Police Department Patrol, Tactical Team and Narcotics Team members executed a narcotics search warrant at 2211 St. John. [Additional info...]

June 4, 2010

Martin Luther King Jr., Freeway Signs Unveiled

Signs naming a portion of Interstate 30 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were unveiled in Greenville earlier today. [Additional info...]

June 2, 2010

City Receives $1.6 Million in Safe Routes to School Award

The City of Greenville is expected to receive $1.6 million in funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through the federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. [Additional info...]

June 1, 2010

Bicycle Rodeo to Kick Off Summer of Safety Program

The Greenville Police Department and Hunt Regional Medical Center Trauma Department will sponsor a Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the JA-LU Municipal Swimming Pool located on Lou Finney Lane. [Additional info...]

June 1, 2010

City to Expand Police Chief Search

May 27, 2010

One Fatality Following Motor Vehicle Accident

On May 26, 2010, at approximately 2:51 p.m. officers with the Greenville Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 3000 block of Joe Ramsey Blvd. [Additional info...]

April 30, 2010

GEUS Board Participated in the City's Charter Review Process

The charter is the governing document which sets out how a home-rule city is operated. [Additional info...]

April 27, 2010

Warren Park to Temporarily Close for Renovations

Warren Park will temporarily close for renovations beginning May 3,2010. [Additional info...]

April 26, 2010

Swim Lesson and Pool Reservations Begin May 3

On May 3, the Greenville Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting reservations for pool parties and swim lessons. [Additional info...]

April 26, 2010

Changing of Guard and Retirement Reception Planned for Chief Roseberry

Police Chief Harold Roseberry will be honored with a reception on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. [Additional info...]

April 26, 2010

Assistant City Manager Adel Announces $400,000 Grant

The City of Greenville has received a $400,000 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. [Additional info...]

April 22, 2010

One Arrested For Possession of Marijuana

One person was arrested April 21, 2010 for possession of marijuana. [Additional info...]

April 20, 2010

GFOA Budget Award

The City of Greenville has received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinquished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. [Additional info...]

April 15, 2010

Brush Collection

The City of Greenville reminds residents that curbside brush collection is available. [Additional info...]

April 14, 2010

VIN Etching Event

The Greenville Police Department will hold a free VIN Ethching event for Greenville residents on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. [Additional info...]

April 3, 2010

Two Arrested for Possession of Marijuana

Two people from Arkansas were arrested after a traffic stop on Interstate 30. Over seven pounds of marijuana was seized. [Additional info...]

April 1, 2010

One Arrested for Aggravated Assault

One person is in custody after a shooting that occurred on March 27, 2010 near the intersection of Bois D' Arc and Hemphill Streets. [Additional info...]

March 17, 2010

Police Department Conducts Tobacco/Alcohol Sting

On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, officers with the Greenville Police Department conducted a Minor Tobacco/Alcohol Sting Operation within the city limits of Greenville. Four local stores sold tobacco products to an underage operative. [Additional info...]

February 12, 2010

Three Injured in Major Accident

Three people were injured in a major accident at the intersection of Joe Ramsey Blvd. and Stonewall Street on Thursday evening. [Additional info...]

February 8, 2010

Library Receives Achievement of Excellence Award

The W. Walworth Harrison Public Library has received the 2009 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. [Additional info...]

January 29, 2010

Two Arrested for Drug Possession at Local Motel

Two individuals were arrested for possession of a controlled substance at the Dream Lodge Motel, 1900 East Interstate 30. [Additional info...]

January 20, 2010

One Arrested for Evading Arrest/Endangering a Child

One person was arrested for evading arrest, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and endangering a child. [Additional info...]

January 15, 2010

Two Arrested for Drug Possession

Two people were arrested on January 14, 2010, after members of the Greenville Police Department and the department's Tactical Unit executed a search warrant at 1817 Langford Street. [Additional info...]

January 12, 2010

Fines for Parking Violations Increase

Parking violations in Greenville became more expensive on January 1, after new fine amounts went into effect. [Additional info...]

January 7, 2010

Installation of New Water Plant Equipment Completed Ahead of Schedule

The City of Greenville Water Treatment Plant’s project to install six solar powered circulating machines in Reservoir No. 4 was completed on December 31, 2009. The project was completed 30 days ahead of schedule. [Additional info...]

January 6, 2010

One Arrested for Attempted Murder

One person was charged with Attempted Murder after surrendering to the Greenville Police Department. [Additional info...]

January 6, 2010

Animal Shelter Changes Hours of Operation

Effective Monday, January 11, 2010, the Greenville Animal Shelter will have new hours of operation. [Additional info...]

January 4, 2010

City Prepares for Inclement Weather

The City of Greenville is preparing for the predicted inclement weather due to hit the North Texas area later this week. [Additional info...]

January 4, 2010

Two Juveniles Arrested for Burglary of a Building

Two juveniles were arrested earlier today for Burglary of the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2705 Sunset Strip. [Additional info...]

December 30, 2009

One Arrested for Assualt - Family Violence

On Tuesday, December 29, 2009, officers with the Greenville Police Department responded to a call of an assault in the 4200 block of Bois D’Arc Street. [Additional info...]

December 22, 2009

City Receives Grant for HHW Collection Center

The City of Greenville has been awarded a grant to construct and operate a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. [Additional info...]

December 18, 2009

House Destroyed in Overnight Fire

At approximately 11:52 p.m. on December 17,units with the Greenville Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire at 3800 Bourland Street. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a vacant two-story residence fully involved in flame. [Additional info...]

December 16, 2009

City Recognizes Employees for Years of Service and Names Employees of the Year

City Manager Steven Alexander recognized eight individuals as Employees of the Year for 2009 at a recent service award luncheon. Thirty-nine employees were also recognized for service milestones. [Additional info...]

December 11, 2009

City Announces New CodeRED Feature

The City of Greenville uses CodeRED to alert citizens of both emergency and non-emergency situations and to provide critical information quickly. [Additional info...]

December 8, 2009

Arrests Made in Crack Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy Operating in Greenville

Several arrests were made in Greenville following a nine-month investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Mobile Enforcement Team (MET). [Additional info...]

November 23, 2009

Arrival of KIA SPC Joseph M. Lewis Scheduled for Wednesday, November 25

November 20, 2009

City Names New Finance Director

Cliff Copeland has been named the new Finance Director for the City of Greenville according to City Manager Steven Alexander. [Additional info...]

November 20, 2009

City Plans Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The City of Greenville will mark the beginning of the holiday season with the 19th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m. Read Entire News Release

November 6, 2009

City Receives Certificate of Achievement

The City of Greenville has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report. Read Entire News Release

November 6, 2009

Greenville Recognized as National Main Street City

For the ninth year in a row, Greenville has been recognized as a National Main Street City Read Entire News Release

October 21, 2009

Police Department to Offer Free VIN Etching

The Greenville Police Department will offer Free VIN Etchinng for vehicles on Tuesday, November 10. Read Entire News Release

October 15, 2009

Halloween on the Square

The City of Greenville, along with Hunt County, DrugFree Greenville and downtown merchants invite children of all ages and their families to the 10th annual Halloween on the Square, Friday, October 30, 2009, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Greenville. Read Entire News Release

October 7, 2009

Police Looking for Suspects in Burglary of Walgreens

On October 7, 2009, between 2:30 a.m. and 3:13 a.m. a burglary occurred at the Walgreens store located at 6905 Wesley Street. Read Entire News Release

September 30, 2009

Police Searching for Suspects in Local Bank Robbery

Two suspects are still at large after a robbery at the Bank of American earlier today. [Additional info...]

September 14, 2009

City-Wide Cleanup Planned for October 10th

The City of Greenville and IESI will conduct a city-wide cleanup event for residents on
Saturday, October 10, 2009, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the IESI facility located at 4618 Ed
Rutherford Drive. [Additional info...]

September 10, 2009

City Water Treatment Plant Temporarily Switches to Free Chlorine

Consumers of Greenville water may begin noticing a difference in the taste and odor of their water over the next few weeks. [Additional info...]

September 1, 2009

Three Arrested in Burglary of Knights of Columbus Hall

One adult and two juveniles were arrested and charged with Burglary of the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 2705 Sunset Strip. Read Entire News Release

August 27, 2009

Arrest Made in Homicide

An arrest has been made in connection with the homicide that occured earlier today at the Greentree Apartment Complex. Read Entire News Release

August 27, 2009

One Dead in Shooting at Apartment Complex

One person is dead after a reported shooting at the Greentree Apartment Complex. Read Entire News Release

August 24, 2009

Amnesty Program Being Offered Prior to Warrant Round-Up

The Greenville Municipal Court will offer an Amnesty Program August 31 through September 12 for those persons with outstanding warrants. Read Entire News Release

August 17, 2009

Remember to Keep Fire Lanes Clear

As the new school year approaches, Fire Chief Doug Caison reminds citizens to keep fire lanes clear at all school locations. Read Entire News Release

August 11, 2009

City Manager Presents Proposed FY 2009-10 Budget to City Council

At the regular meeting this evening of the Greenville City Council, City Manager Steven Alexander presented the FY 2009-10 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. Read Entire News Release

August 7, 2009

Firefighters Respond to an Early Morning House Fire

Greenville Fire-Rescue responded to an early morning house fire at 3808 Pin Street. Read Entire News Release

August 7, 2009

Boys Scouts to Assist City with Storm Drain Marker Project

On Saturday, August 8, the Boy Scouts will assist the City of Greenville with a Storm Drain Marker Project Read Entire News Release

August 6, 2009

Fire Chief Accepted to National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program

Greenville Fire Chief Doug Caison has been accepted to the 2010 class of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP). Read Entire News Release

August 4, 2009

Greenville Fire-Rescue Announces Promotions

Fire Chief Doug Caison recently announced the promotions of two firefighters. Read Entire News Release

August 4, 2009

Back-to-School Bicycle Rodeo

Children aged 8-12 are invited to attend a Back-to-School Bicycle Rodeo on Thursday, August 20, from 9 am to 11 am at the Library Read Entire News Release

March 6, 2009

Marijuana Seized in Traffic Stop

Over 48 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Traffic Stop Read Entire News Release

July 29, 2010

Fire Hydrants Flushing

The Water Treatment Plant has fire hydrants flushing today at the following locations:
Comanche @ Kiowa
CR 1031 (Money Lake Road)

July 29, 2010

Webb Street Closed for Construction.

Waste Water Collection has the 3100 Block Webb Street closed while they make repairs.

July 29, 2010

Sockwell Boulevard Down to One Lane

The Street/Traffic Department has one lane of the street closed for construction at the following location: Sockwell (from Wright to Clark).

July 29, 2010

Water Off

Water Distribution has the water off while they make repairs at the following location: Seventh (between Park & Hemphill).