Listed below are the candidates who have filed for positions on the ballot in the upcoming City General Election. Candidates are listed in the order in which they filed, not including anyone who may file as a write-in candidate (deadline - March 15, 5:00pm), or who may withdraw (deadline - March 16, 5:00pm).

City of Shenandoah Mayor -

Garry B. Watts
Ken Smith
Ron Hyde

City of Shenandoah City Council Position 1 -

Gary Henson
Becky Altemus

City of Shenandoah City Council Position 5 -

Jason L. Frazer
Randy Doyle

Contact the City Secretary at 281.298.5522 with any questions related to the election.

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Beginning Monday, March 1, 2010, the City of Shenandoah Municipal Complex will now be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to provide the public additional time to access City Hall for business.

Work will begin on the I-45 Ramp Reversal Project in Shenandoah on February 15, 2010. The six-month project has an estimated cost of $3.2 million and is divided into two phases:

Phase 1 - Install both entrance ramps
Phase 2 - Install both exit ramps and remove pre-existing ramps

City staff will be closely involved in the relocation of any trees during the course of this project.

Once completed, the new entrance and exit ramps will increase the efficient flow of traffic and provide a greater convenience to Shenandoah residents and businesses.

The Municipal Development District (MDD) and the newly formed Variance Committee are seeking applicants to fill open positions.

Consider ways that you can serve and offer input into City operations. Apply now!

Contact city hall with any questions at 281.298.5522.

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The Shenandoah Resident Scholarship Fund is open to all high school seniors who live in the City of Shenandoah. The scholarship is privately funded by Darrell and Kay Frazier of Shenandoah, and the total award is $3,000. The winner will be selected by a committee upon completion of an essay. Application packets are available through the counselor's office at CISD high schools. Home school or private school students can contact Darrell Frazier at dfrazier@shenandoahtx.com for information.

Applicants must reside in the City of Shenandoah. Applications and essays must be submitted to city hall no later than March 12, 2010.

Charter Communications recently added Fox Sports Plus on channel 300 to their lineup on the Expanded Basic service tier, effective February 9, 2010. This channel requires digital cable for viewing.

Customers will be notified in their monthly bills.

Contact Charter with any questions at 817.298.3600 or visit their web site at the link below.

Charter Communications

In their regular meeting on January 13, 2010, the Shenandoah City Council voted to award the contract for the Priority Area 2 reconstruction project to the low bidder, SER Construction Partners, LTD. The contract amount is for $5,354,468.90, which represents the base bid and all four alternates. The City has issued a notice to proceed to the contractor effective Monday, January 18, 2010. Affected residents will receive door hangers in the near future indicating important dates and other information related to the construction.

Contact the City of Shenandoah’s Public Works Department with any questions at 281.298.5522.

Beginning Saturday, March 6, 2010 the Shenandoah Police Department, along with the City of Shenandoah Municipal Court, will be participating in a statewide warrant roundup. More than 120 law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Texas will be sending officers out to arrest persons who have failed to pay their fines and/or appear before the court.

To avoid being arrested and placed in the Montgomery County Jail, contact the City of Shenandoah Municipal Court immediately at 281.419.9886 and make arrangements to pay your fine or set a court date to contest your citation.

Defendants may appear in person or mail payments to: 29955 I-45 North, Shenandoah, Tx 77381

Payments: Cash, money orders, credit cards - Mastercard, Visa, Discover; (no personal checks)

Contact: Municipal Court at 281.419.9886

The Shenandoah Municipal Court reports non-payment of warrants to DPS for non-renewal of your driver's license.

FAQ:

What are the hours of operation?
8:00am - 5:00pm

Does the court accept payments online or over the phone?
Not at this time

Once the warrant is paid, how long does it take Omni to release my license?
Approximately 48-72 hours after payment

Can someone else come in and pay my warrant for me?
No

Does the court offer an amnesty program?
No

Can I sit my warrant out in jail?
Yes

What time can I come in to turn myself in so that I can time serve my warrants?
8:00am - 4:00pm

Am I eligible for a payment plan?
Contact the court at 281.419.9886

Will I be arrested if I come in to pay off my warrant?
No

Is the court open on weekends?
No

Shenandoah Municipal Court

Annual Report for City of Shenandoah's drinking water requirements. [Additional info...]