Eagle Mountain residents will notice changes on their utility bills as part of the City’s new sewer rate structure. Alongside the familiar sewer base fee, a sewer usage fee will now be included. The base fee, which was recently adjusted in line with residents’ water meter sizes, took effect last month. This month, the newly… Read more »
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EM City Council honors local firefighters following weekend blaze
The Eagle Mountain City Council took a moment during their meeting on Tuesday, May 7 to give a well-deserved nod to the Unified Fire Authority (UFA) firefighters. Firefighters were recognized for their work tackling a house fire that broke out in the early hours on Sunday. The fire, which started around 1:30 a.m., tore through… Read more »
City Council takes first step toward creation of new school district
The Municipal Councils of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and Fairfield held a joint session Monday evening to consider taking the first step toward the creation of a new school district. Learn more: bit.ly/4aUbdup
Former EM Mayor Kelvin Bailey remembered following his passing
Former Eagle Mountain Mayor Kelvin Eugene Bailey passed away on April 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. His death has prompted remembrance in Eagle Mountain, where he served as mayor from 2002-2006. Born on November 24, 1955, to Meldrum and Betty Jo Bailey, Mayor Bailey spent his formative years in East and North Texas. He… Read more »
City rebrand starts new chapter for Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain City has embarked on a major rebrand that looks to redefine the City’s identity and invigorate its sense of community. The rebranding initiative aims to position the City to achieve future goals and better align with changes in population and resident needs. “We have worked really hard on this rebrand,” say Eagle Mountain… Read more »
EM Blvd roundabout project postponed, other projects prioritized
The Eagle Mountain Blvd. roundabout project has been delayed until further notice. The project, which will replace the roundabout at Eagle Mountain Blvd. and Pony Express Pkwy. with a traffic signal, was postponed after the City rejected a bid that came in significantly over budget. “It was almost double what we were thinking when the… Read more »
Prep underway for municipal elections in 2023
Preparations are underway for the 2023 Municipal Primary and General elections. The Eagle Mountain Municipal General Election will be held in November of this year, but the City Recorder’s Office has been preparing since February. Lianne Pengra, Chief Deputy Recorder with Eagle Mountain City, says that the Recorder’s Office is responsible for putting together a… Read more »
Parks department prepares for future skate park graffiti
As the weather warms, Eagle Mountain City’s Parks department is once again planning to combat graffiti at the community’s skate park. The skatepark, located at Pony Express Park, is occasionally closed to residents so clean-up crews can remove graffiti and make repairs to other vandalism. Greg Robinson, Parks and Cemeteries supervisor, is responsible for… Read more »
UFA continues construction on two new EM fire stations
The Unified Fire Authority continues work to expand its presence in the community. Currently, two fire stations, Station 251 and Station 252, are operational within Eagle Mountain city limits. According to Ryan Love, Public Information Officer with the Unified Fire Authority, properly locating fire stations is a focus for the organization. “When a fire station… Read more »
EM City reassures public, makes water changes following resident outcry
The test results have come back within state guidelines. On Feb. 27, Eagle Mountain City switched the City’s water source from Well #1 to Well #5, causing some residents to notice a difference in the scent and flavor profiles of their tap water. Eagle Mountain City utilizes several wells throughout the year as maintenance and… Read more »