Clarksville City Hall closed to public because of COVID

 Effective Thursday, January 7, 2021, 12:00 noon, City of Clarksville offices will be temporarily closed to the public. 

These measures are put in place in an effort to protect the public, City employees and their families from the novel coronavirus and to ensure continued provision of essential 

City services. The City will remain staffed to provide essential services such as police, fire, public works, code enforcement, water utilities and administrative staff. 

We are experiencing a high rise in COVID-19 cases. As mandated by the Govenor, face coverings are now mandatory. Face coverings apply when entering City Hall, Fire Department, Police Department and other city facilities. We will continue to stay abreast of the number of active COVID-19 cases in the County and the availability of vaccine. 

Water bills will still be due as usual. You may drop your water bill in the mail slot in front of city hall or pay online at www.Clarksvilletx.com. You may call the following numbers if you need assistance: 

Main Number to City Hall- 903-427-3834- Open Monday through Friday- 8:00 am until 5:00 pm Press extension 253

 Water billing department Press extension 256 

Municipal Court Press extension 260 

Mayor Press extension 263 

Chief of Police or 803-427-3838 

Fire department - 901427-4879 Press extension 255 - 

City Secretary For all other calls please press extension 253. 

If needing to reach someone before 8:00 am or after 5:00 pm, dial 903-427-3838-Sheriffs Department. For emergencies dial 911. We appreciate your patience during this time. Thank you and stay safe! 

TxDOT Prepares for Winter Weather Sunday Night

ATLANTA ─ The Texas Department of Transportation is issuing a warning to drivers in northeast Texas to be prepared for a wintry mix that could impact traffic Sunday evening and Monday morning. Crews in the Atlanta District will be pre-treating roads for the next two days in preparation for the storm. With temperatures expected to drop near freezing or below, icy weather could cause problems in areas for Monday morning commuters.

TxDOT crews will be working throughout the weekend and plan to continue de-icing and treating roads overnight Sunday to reduce the impacts of freezing and refreezing. Despite this work, drivers are urged to use extreme caution because of the potential for black ice, which appears as dry pavement. Ice on bridges and overpasses will continue to be a concern in the impacted areas.

Drivers are urged to follow these precautions:

· Reduce speed. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter road conditions. Do not use cruise control.

· Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice.

· Watch carefully for personnel and equipment treating roadways, and stay at least 200 feet back from road crews.

· Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas as they tend to freeze first.

· Carry extra warm coats, gloves and boots in case you get stranded.

· If you start to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you feel you have regained traction, and then straighten your vehicle.

Motorists can obtain travel information by visiting drivetexas.org or calling (800) 452-9292. Road conditions and traffic updates are available on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot and Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot.