May is Mental Health Awareness Month | |
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The focus of this month is to fight the stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families Your mental heath matters. There are resources below to help you in your time of need. | |
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Phone Numbers:
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text SIGNS to 741741
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
- The Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116
- Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then select 1
Websites:
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City facilities will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Solid Waste will run as normal. | |
John Bowden Parkway and Metal Finishing Solutions Ceremonies | |
On March 21st, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Waco Industrial Foundation, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for John Bowden Parkway and a groundbreaking ceremony for Metal Finishing Solutions. Robinson is pleased to welcome Metal Finishing Solutions to the city and honored to be associated with the contributions made by John Bowden and his family to this area. | |
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Summer Safety: Stay Safe While Having Fun in the Sun | |
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💧 Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially when spending time outdoors or engaging in physical activity. Dehydration can sneak up on you quickly in the heat.
☀ Wear your Sunscreen: Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher at least 15 minutes before going outside, and reapply every two hours (more often if swimming or sweating). Don’t forget commonly missed areas like ears, neck, and feet.
🏊♀️ Swim Safely: Kids should always have supervision while swimming. It is also a good idea to put kids in bathing suits with good underwater visibility colors, such as neon pink, orange, and yellow.
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Robinson Police Department Promotions | |
A new Lieutenant and Corporal were sworn in on April 29th. | |
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Lieutenant Otting has served the City of Robinson for 10 years and is a US Army veteran. He holds a Master Peace Officer certificate and is a graduate of Tarleton State University. He is an adjunct instructor at the MCC Law Enforcement Academy and served several years on the SWAT team. He has received numerous awards including Officer of the Year and the Life Saving award.
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Corporal Nice has served the City of Robinson for almost 9 years. He is a Field Training Officer and certified instructor. He holds an Advanced Peace Officer certificate and is instrumental in training departmental employees on emergency medical care.
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Spring is here and code violations are in the air! We all need a reminder sometimes. Here is a list of some of the most commonly violated codes:
1. Weeds, trash creating fire, or health hazard - Ex. Grass and weeds higher than 12” tall, any brush or trash on the property. (Sec. 10-28)
2. Outdoor Storage - Ex. Furniture, appliances, building material, tires, auto parts, and other miscellaneous items stored in public view. (Sec. 8.8)
3. Violation of mosquito control - Ex. Stagnant water left on any property, premise, or object. (Sec. 10-127)
4. Junk, abandoned, or nuisance vehicle - Ex. A self-propelled motor vehicle located in any place where it is visible from a public place or public right-of-way with expired license plate, wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, or discarded; or inoperable for more than seventy-two hours on public property and thirty consecutive days on private property. (Sec. 10-127)
5. Vehicle parking in yards of residential lots - Ex. Parking or stopping of a vehicle on a residential lot’s front or side yard must be on a concrete or asphalt surface. This applies to private property less than five acres in size and used for single-family residential purposes. Properties 5 acres or more must follow what the zoning district allows.(Sec. 18-110½. )
6. No building permit issued - A building or structure regulated by this article shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained in accordance with the applicable provisions of the building codes.(Sec. 5-107)
7. Uses permitted by district - Each zoning district has different uses. These uses are indicated in the City of Robinson use table, examples include a change of business or ownership, non-conformities, and other land uses. (Section 5.1.1)
8. Violation of sign provisions (Sec. 5.5- 58/60)
9. Portable Storage Containers (PODS) – These are usually rented. They are meant for temporary use. PODs only permitted to use in the following zoning districts RE, SF-1-3, 2F, PH, MF-1-2, MH, RO, C1-2 as set forth herein in Section 11.9. & 5.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance. Cargo containers, also defined as a shipping container are only allowed by specific use in the following zoning districts AG, C1-2, and I as set forth herein in Section 5.1.1.
10. Outdoor Burning – Outdoor burning of brush, shrubs, loose limbs, or tree stumps are only allowed with a Burn Safety Inspection performed by the city official to ensure all rules and regulations are followed, along with county regulations, warnings, or burn bans.
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Public Service Recognition Week | |
Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated annually during the first week of May since 1985 and is honored 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. Join us in thanking each and every one of the city employees that proudly serve the people of Robinson by interacting with us on social media for the week @CityofRobinson.
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National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day | |
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers 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 who continue to protect and serve. With absolute gratitude, we thank all of the Robinson Police Officers for the sacrifices they make to serve our community. | |
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There is no rolling a double to get out of jail in real life. Have some unfinished business with a ticket or two? Then you probably want to hit up our Municipal Court to get that squared away before we start coming for you. Over 1,000 warrants for arrest have recently been issued by the city judge. Want to know if you made the list? Check your mailbox or from the list on our website here.
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Officer Lopez will be waiting for your call at (254) 662-0525. You can also contact the court to set up a payment arrangement or if you have any questions at (254) 662-1415 or make your payment online here. | | |
Don't be left out of the loop! Get access to your water consumption, alerts, and more through the My H20 Customer Portal. For more information, click the graphic. | |
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The City Council will meet in person and virtually for their monthly City Council Meeting on May 7th.
The City Council will also meet in person and virtually for a Special Called City Council Meeting on May 14th.
The meeting agendas and packets can be found online here. Para la agenda en español, visite este sitio web, aqui.
Individuals have the option to participate in the meeting in person or virtually, either by telephone or video through GoToMeeting. The City has set up a section on our website to provide instructions on how to participate and submit public comment for the meeting and navigate the virtual event. The access code and toll-free number will be provided in the agenda and on the city calendar.
Live Streaming of Meetings
Council meetings are now being live streamed to the city's Youtube account, the link to the streaming will also be shared on the city's Facebook page. 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 on YouTube, but meeting recordings will only be available on YouTube.
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Recycling is picked up every other week on your designated collection day. | The City of Robinson follows McLennan County on burn bans. On September 15th, McLennan County's Commissioners Court lifted the county-wide burn ban that had been in effect since July. However, it is important to keep checking back, since it can change depending on the circumstance. Although a burn ban is currently not going, burning still requires a permit, you can apply for one here. | |
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Bulk/Brush Day is May 4th 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.
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N. Old Robinson Road Closure | |
5 Star Civil is set to redo Old Robinson Road, from Loop 340 to Cottonwood Creek Bridge. The road will be closed for an estimated two weeks starting April 30th. | |
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To receive weather warnings and watches directly to your phone. Use the QR code to sign up for the Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management emergency alert system and you will receive a call or text with severe weather alerts. Or click here to sign up today.
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Join Our Team
#LoveWhereYouWork We’re #NowHiring individuals who want to join a culture that values community, service, innovation, professionalism, integrity, leadership, and fiscal responsibility.
Currently Hiring for:
- Communications Specialist (Dispatcher)
- Code Compliance Officer
- Maintenance Technician
- Equipment Operator
Find job listings and information about the City on our website.
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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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 |  | On May 11, 2024, Waco Sunrise Rotary Club is holding a community-wide book exchange to help fill and maintain the Little Lending Library in Peplow Park. They have thousands of books that they are exchanging for books in your closet, in your attic, or on your bookshelf that you don't need or want anymore. Or if you want to just drop your books off to be used in the exchange or for the library, they will take your donations. Everything is free, however, they are accepting donations if you would like to support the library with books or monetary donations. Everything collected will go for the perpetual care of the Little Lending Library. ALL BOOKS NOT FOR USE IN THE LITTLE LENDING LIBRARY MUST GO. Paperbacks, hardbacks, best-sellers, coffee table books, Christian and self-help books, books from around the world, books looking for a home, books that won't fit or can't be used in the Little Lending Library must go. Bring your boxes and bags of books to donate, and then take some with you when you leave. If you have any questions, please call Margaret Ferguson at 254-715-1868 and leave a message or e-mail her at magferguson1@gmail.com.
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You can always reach us by phone during business hours by calling (254) 662-1415 or text us at (254) 632-5488.
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City of Robinson
(254) 662-1415
communications@robinsontexas.org
www.RobinsonTexas.org
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