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In the City of Celeste, we are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. Small town values, guided growth, preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that makes City of Celeste a wonderful place to call home.
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Featured News
Celeste ISD Eclipse Day Event Road Closures
4/3/2024
Celeste ISD will be hosting a day of eclipse events for the students on Monday, April 8th. The road closures will begin at 10am and remain closed until 3pm. The following roads will closed; 7th Street south bound from Luna Lane to Cockrell Street and Cockrell Street east bound to the end of the...
City of Celeste Receives TxCDBG Grant
3/25/2024
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The City of Celeste received a $500,000 HUD-funded TxCDBG grant, through the Texas Department of Agriculture, for sewer improvements. If there are enough funds, the city intends to replace approximately 3,300 linear feet of 4-inch and 6-inch sewer...
Panhandle Fire Relief
3/1/2024
Trenton City Hall is a collection drop-off point for any donations you would like to send to the Panhandle to help assist with the fire relief efforts. They are located at 216 Hamilton in Trenton.
There is a flyer posted on our home page with a list of needs for the Firefighters and...
Winter Storm Warning
1/10/2024
The forecast is calling for hazardously cold weather early next week. Below freezing temps are supposed to move into our area Saturday night through Tuesday.
Please check on your neighbors and the elderly. There will be a warming station setup at the Celeste Volunteer Fire Department or...
New Look for Utility Billing Starting 2024
12/28/2023
https://clients.municipalimpact.com/documents/392/New_Water_Billing_2024.pdf
Starting January 2024 you will now receive a billing statement for your utility billing (water, sewer and trash) in place of the post cards. We hope that this will help solve the problems in the past with missing or...
Christmas Decorating Contest Winners
12/22/2023
The houses were judged the past three days and winners were notified yesterday.
1st place 609 FM 272
2nd place 125 CR 1048
3rd place 215 N. 3rd St.
Honorable mention
204 N. 4th St.
Each winner was presented a sign to display in their front yard.
Enjoy riding around town and seeing the beautiful...
Holiday Trash Schedule
12/20/2023
Trash will be picked up after the Christmas holiday on Thursday, December 28th.
We will also have the dumpsters next week for end-of-year cleanup. They will be located behind City Hall on both sides of 2nd street.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Holiday Home/Business Decorating Contest
12/4/2023
We are extending the deadline for applications until Monday, December 11th at 3:00 PM. If you would like to enter the contest, more information and registration can be found https://clients.municipalimpact.com/documents/392/Email_City_of_Celeste_Decorating_Contest.pdf
1st place winners in...
City of Celeste Annual Christmas Parade Information
12/1/2023
Tomorrow is the big day, we hope you all can join us for Jingle Around the Square downtown starting at 12:00pm. We will have food and craft vendors, local merchants, bounce house and free face painting for the kids.
There is still plenty of time to join in on the parade, the weather is going...
Holiday Trash Schedule
11/28/2023
Trash pickup during Christmas and New Year's will be delayed 1 day.
Thursday, December 28th and Thursday, January 4th will be the trash pickup days during the holidays.
Thank you and Happy Holidays
1st Annual City of Celeste Holiday Decorating Contest
11/17/2023
Who wouldn't want up to a $100.00 credit on their water bill this Christmas. The City is hosting a holiday decorating contest for our city merchants and residents. Applications are due in office by 3:00PM December 1st at City Hall. Entry is free and there will be recognition awards for 1st,...
City of Celeste Annual Christmas Parade
11/8/2023
The City of Celeste Annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023. We will have events throughout the day starting at 12:00 PM, vendors, face painting, bounce house, pageant, with the parade at 6:00 and ending with pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause at City Hall.
We are...
Marine Toys for Tots Drop off Location
11/2/2023
We have partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots program as a drop off location here at City Hall.
If you would like to donate, please drop off a new unwrapped toy or book to the collection box in the front lobby. You can also make a monetary donation online at www.toysfortots.org.
If you know...
Celeste Christmas Festivities and Parade
10/10/2023
The Celeste Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd at 5:30 PM.
We are currently working on events that will happen throughout the day, stay tuned for more information.
We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you.
Thank you,
Mayor Cole
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster designation (Hunt County)
9/26/2023
The USDA recently announced a disaster designation in Texas, the designated counties include Hunt County. Information on the USDA's disaster assistance program can be found at the attached link. www.farmers.gov/recover.
Texas Utility Help Program
5/26/2023
Need help paying your utility bills? Texas Utility Help can give financial assistance to qualified Texas homeowners and renters with low income. Eligible expenses include electricity, gas, propane, water, and wastewater.
TOWN MEETING TO DISCUSS THE FARMERSVILLE ANNEXATION AND MDD ELECTION TONIGHT AT 6:30
4/27/2023
Anyone impacted by the Farmersville Annexation and upcoming MDD Election is invited to attend a meeting this tonig, April 27th at 6:30 PM in the Celeste Junior High School gym. Let's come up with a plan, talk through ideas and rally together as a community. This will be an informational and...
Proposed Farmersville Municipal Development District Meeting Tonight
4/21/2023
Notice: Questions are being asked concerning a recent annexation by the City of Farmersville, along the path of a hike and bike trail through Hunt County between Farmersville and Celeste and the corresponding creation of a Municipal Development District (MDD), which will be up for a vote May 6,...
Happy 136th Birthday Celeste, Texas
4/18/2023
Tomorrow we will be celebrating Celeste, Texas 136th birthday at City Hall with some sweet treats. Please feel free to stop by between 8:30 am-noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm to help wish our hometown a happy birthday!
Tire Roundup
4/10/2023
Tire Roundup 2023
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Time: 8:00 A.M. to 12 noon. If a person is in line by 12 noon they will be admitted.
Location: Hunt County Fair Grounds, 9800 Jack Finney Blvd., North parking lot. Flow of traffic to entrance will be from North to South, so no lanes will be...
Storm Damage Cleanup
3/6/2023
We have brought in dumpsters to help assist our residents within the city limits with storm damage cleanup. They are located on 2nd street on the backside of the City Shop. Please do not put any hazardous materials, tires, motor oil, paint, herbicides, pesticides, freon, etc. into the...
Please Do Not Flush These Items
2/14/2023
To help assist us in keeping the sewer system flowing properly, we are asking all resisdents to please not flush the following items. Sanitary products, cleaning wipes of any kind, paper towels, under garments, needles, disposable diapers, or grease. This is an ongoing issue and causes the...
City Hall Offices Closed Today
2/2/2023
City Hall will be closed today, Thursday 2/02/23 due to the current road conditions.
If you have an emergency, please call 911. If you have a water or sewer emergency, please call 903-408-0197. You can also email citysecretary@cityofceleste.org.
We will continue monitor the weather and road...
Trash Pickup
2/2/2023
Trash pick up will be delayed today, Thursday 2/2. They are going to attempt after 12pm today, but this could be pushed back until later in the week.
I will update as soon as I have more information on dates and times.
Thank you.
Trash Collection
2/2/2023
Received update from Sanitation Solutions. Unfortunately, after reviewing road conditions they will not be picking up this week.
They will return to their normal schedule on Wednesday. They will pickup any extra trash due to the delay.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Delayed Opening Wednesday February 1
2/1/2023
City Hall will delay opening until 10am today, we will update you if this changes.
Thank you.
City Hall Office Closed
1/31/2023
Due to the inclement weather, City Hall will be closed today 1/31. If you have an emergency, please call 911. If you have a water or sewer emergency, please call 903-408-0197.
Stay warm and safe.
Notice of deadline to file application for place on the ballot May 6, 2023 election
1/6/2023
Notice of deadline to file application for place on the ballot May 6, 2023 elestion.
Roll-off Dumpsters
12/27/2022
The dumpsters were dropped off this morning behind City Hall for the residents within the city limits to use. No hazardous materials, tires, paint, or oils allowed. If you are disposing of boxes, please break them down. All items must be placed inside the dumpsters.
Thank you and wishing...
Celeste 1st Annual Christmas Pageant Winners Announced
12/9/2022
The 1st Annual Celeste Christmas Pageant winners were crowned this morning. The winners were chosen by anonymous questionnaires submitted and reviewed by a resident of Celeste. Each winner chosen will have the opportunity to ride on the Mayor's float in tomorrow night's Christmas Parade. ...
Christmas Parade Postponed
12/9/2022
Due to increasing weather forecast of thunderstorms tomorrow, December 10th, the City of Celeste Christmas parade will be postponned to Saturday, December 17th at 6 PM.
We know each of you put in much time and effort for this parade, and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
We believe it...
Notice of deadline to file application for place on the ballot for May 6, 2023 election
12/8/2022
Notice of deadline to file application for place on the ballot for May 6, 2023 election.
Celeste Christmas Parade Weather Update
12/6/2022
The Celeste Christmas Parade is scheduled for this Saturday, December 10th at 6:00 P.M. There will be an announcement made at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday by the Mayor in the event we will need to reschedule due to inclement weather. If rescheduled, the parade will be held on Saturday, December 17th...
CELESTE CHRISTMAS PARADE AND PAGEANT
11/9/2022
Letters For Santa
11/2/2022
Our Letters for Santa Mailbox is back this holiday season!
The Letters for Santa mailbox is now available in front of City Hall. Children of all ages are invited to drop off their letters in Santa's Mailbox anytime through Friday, December 23rd, for immediate delivery to the North...
NEW WATER BILL PAY SYSTEM
9/26/2022
Good morning, the city launched a new water bill payment system this month through Nexbill Pay. You now have the option to sign up for paperless billing through email or text message. You can also enroll in our auto-pay system, if you haven't already.
If you signed up for paperless billing,...
Launching new Water Bill payment system
9/1/2022
The City of Celeste has partnered with Nexbillpay to extend an additional payment option for our customers interested in paying by check, debit or credit cards. Nexbillpay is a trusted third-party automated payment service that allows you to pay online.
You will need your Account Number...
BRUSH PILE
8/10/2022
The brush pile just north of the football field is for the City of Celeste residents to discard brush and limbs only. Please do not put any other items; pallets, lumber, etc. into the burn pile. If this continues to happen, unfortunatley we will be forced to do away with the burn pile due to...
CELESTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF WATER/SPORTS DRINK DONATIONS
8/3/2022
The Celeste Volunteer Fire Department is in desperate need of bottled water and/or sports drinks. These men and women volunteer their time to help protect our community, lets help them out by filling the shelves. Please drop off your donation at the Fire House or City Hall, we will make sure...
STREET LIGHT REPORTING
8/3/2022
Chief Pell is working on marking street lights that are out or partially working throughout the town. If you have a street light out or partically working, please report it to the office at City Hall.
We will be working with Texas New Mexico Power to get these fixed in a timely...
CELESTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
7/14/2022
The Celeste Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting their annual fundraiser. If you see Richard Bottoms (whte Tacoma pickup) or Oliva Bottoms (gray Tucson), they will be going door to door for the annual CVFD picture fundraiser starting July 15th through the befinning of...
City of Celeste Launches a Brand New Website! Subscribe Today!
3/1/2022
We are excited to announce that our new website has launched and includes all the information our community needs. Check back often, as we will be adding information every day. Subscribe and receive news and alerts via email and text. Let us know what you think!