May 6-12, 2012 is Public Service Recognition Week.  Each year the first full week of May is designated as Public Service Recognition Week to honor all of the paid and volunteer public servants at the federal, state, and local levels. 

At the April 26 City Council meeting, Mayor Pat Deen issued a proclamation declaring May 6-12 to be Public Service Recognition Week in Hudson Oaks and "call[ing] upon all citizens to recognize and express their appreciation for the vital contributions made daily by public employees and volunteers throughout the City of Hudson Oaks."

The complete text of the proclamation is available by following the link below.

On Tuesday, May 15, the City of Hudson Oaks is hosting the Third-Annual Public Safety Open House to celebrate National Police Week.  The event runs from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Public Safety Building (150 N. Oakridge Drive) and features:

• Hot dogs, chips and drinks served to all attendees
• Tours of the Public Safety Building
• Displays of police weapons, equipment, and vehicles
• Displays of fire trucks and equipment by Emergency Services District #3
• A chance to meet and ask questions of HOPD officers and City staff
• A bounce house
• Chances to drive SIDNE, the impaired driving simulator
• Child I.D. kit station
• Low-cost microchipping of dogs and cats belonging to Hudson Oaks residents ($20)
• A brief ceremony at 6:00 p.m. for Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of police officers who have died in the line of duty

Bring the entire family out for this fun community event!

A printable flyer about the event is available below. 

On Saturday, April 28, the Parker County Sheriff's Office is hosting a DEA Take Back initiative event.  From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sheriff's Office staff will accept "dry" medications at their office at 129 Hogle Street in Weatherford. 

No questions will be asked; participants will not have to provide names or fill out any paperwork.  They may drop off  over-the-counter or prescription medications for proper disposal.  Liquids, inhalers and sharps cannot be accepted at the event.  This is a great way to safely dispose of old/expired medications.

Questions about the event should be directed to the Parker County Sheriff's Office at 682-229-2358.

A special transportation meeting was held on April 2, 2012 at Tison Middle School in Weatherford.  It was an joint meeting of the Parker County Commissioners Court and the City Councils of Hudson Oaks and Weatherford to discuss transportation issues, especially plans for the so-called Eastern Loop.

Approximately 185 citizens filled the school cafeteria and listened to a representative from each entity give a presentation on the transportation accomplishments and goals for their City or County.  The presentations ended with an overview of an upcoming project currently called the Eastern Loop that will extend from FM 51 to IH-20 to complete the outer loop around Weatherford.  After the presentations, the citizens were able to submit questions to be answered.  The Parker County Commissioners Court then took a vote, which passed 4-0, in favor of including the alignment study of the Eastern Loop as well as a study of the connection of the Eastern Loop and IH-20 into the Parker County Transportation Bond Program.

A copy of the presentation(s) given at the meeting are available in PDF format below.

The outdoor watering restrictions put in place during last summer's drought are being eased in the wake of early spring rains.  The City is reverting to Stage One of its Water Conservation Plan, which calls for voluntary water conservation.  Customers' outdoor watering will not be restricted to any specific days of the week, but customers are asked to be prudent with their watering and voluntarily conserve wherever possible. 

Last summer's drought highlighted the need for conservation, especially as regards outdoor irrigation.  Plants and lawns should only be watered when they really need it, and sprinkler heads should be set to ensure they are spraying the lawn; not roadways or driveways.  For additional tips about how to conserve water around the home, visit the Water Conservation page on this website at: http://www.hudsonoaks.com/resident-services/utilities/water-conservation. 

The City of Hudson Oaks observes holidays on 13 days each year.  On these days, all City facilities are closed and all non-emergency operations are suspended.  (See the page on this website for Solid Waste for a listing of trash collection holidays.)  The observed holidays are:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Presidents Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day AND the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

On any day, including these holidays, the Hudson Oaks Police Department may be reached by calling 911 for emergencies or 682-229-2400 for non-emergency issues.  On any day, including these holidays, the on-call emergency water utility crew may be reached by calling 682-229-2400.

The City of Hudson Oaks is currently accepting applications for positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission.  The  Commission is comprised of seven members serving two year staggered terms. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in City Hall.  For more information about the duties of the Planning and Zoning Commission, visit the Commission's page on this website.  To be considered for upcoming 2012 appointments, complete and submit the application (linked below) to the city secretary by April 20, 2012. 

Any questions about the Commission or the application process should be directed to the city secretary at 682-229-2425.

If you have outstanding fines with the City of Hudson Oaks Municipal Court, your time to pay them is running out.  Arrests will be made and unpaid fines will be collected during an upcoming statewide warrant roundup.

The City of Hudson Oaks currently has 2024 outstanding warrants valued at $538,830.  The City's municipal court and police department will join forces with more than 200 law enforcement agencies across the state for the Great Texas Warrant Roundup of 2012. 

Once the warrant roundup begins, people with unpaid fines WILL be arrested.  Police will go to homes, places of work, or wherever they might find those who have avoided their responsibility to the court.  So anyone with outstanding warrants should take advantage of the opportunity to pay their fines immediately.  Information about how these fines can be paid is available on the City's website.

Monday, February 20, 2012 is Presidents Day and a City holiday.  All City facilities will be closed and all non-emergency operations suspended.  Anyone needing to speak with a Hudson Oaks police officer or report a water utility emergency on Monday should call 682-229-2400 and follow the prompts to reach the appropriate staff members on duty.  The City will resume regular hours of operation on Tuesday, February 21.

Monday, January 16 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and a City holiday.  All City facilities will be closed and all non-emergency City operations will be suspended.  Anyone needing to report a utility emergency or speak to a Hudson Oaks police officer on Monday should call 682-229-2400 and follow the phone system prompts.  All City of Hudson Oaks facilities and services will return to normal hours of operation on Tuesday, January 17.