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Santa's Mailbox is Back at City Hall

The City of Manvel will once again host one of Santa’s holiday mailboxes, 20031 Morris Ave.! Share the opportunity to connect with the season's magic by writing letters to Santa Claus through December 15.

To participate, children can dro...

Parade of Lights on December 15

Manvel’s Parade of Lights is back and better than ever! The much-anticipated parade will return this December in a dazzling display of holiday fun the whole family can enjoy! The event, scheduled for December 15, will take place at Manvel High S...

Second-Annual Holiday Art Contest

The City of Manvel invites school-aged artists to participate in its second-annual Holiday Art Contest. Participants have from November 30 to December 14 to submit their artwork to the City of Manvel in person at City Hall, 20031 Morris Ave. Winners will ...

Manvel Partners with NFPA to Promote the Launch of “Charge into Fire Safety”

The City of Manvel Fire Marshal’s Office is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to raise awareness about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and ways to minimize them. Recently, a homeown...

Dan Johnson Appointed City Manager of Manvel

Following a unanimous vote at the Special Called meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, Manvel City Council appointed Dan Johnson as the new City Manager of Manvel. Johnson brings with him decades of experience working both with, and for, municipal governm...

Water and Sewer Rates to Increase November 2023

At the City Council meeting on October 2, 2023, Manvel City Council approved an ordinance to increase the water and sewer rates beginning on November 1, 2023. Under this ordinance, water and sewer rates for Manvel Utility customers will rise in order to c...

Trunk or Treat Halloween Art Contest

The City of Manvel invites school-aged artists to participate in its Halloween Art Contest! Participants have from October 1 – 27 to submit their artwork to the City of Manvel for consideration. Participant artworks will be displayed in City Hal...

Manvel Municipal Court Presents Annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat

Prepare for a ghoulishly good time at the annual Trunk or Treat event hosted by Manvel Municipal Court. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 27, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Manvel City Hall, 20031 Morris Ave.

The City of Manvel's Trunk or T...

City of Manvel Lifts Burn Ban

After consideration of recent rainfall, review of the recommended Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), and consultation with Brazoria County, the Office of the Fire Marshal of the City of Manvel has made the decision to lift the burn ban. This means that re...

Manvel City Council Names Parks after Influential Persons

In a decision at the July 17, 2023, City Council meeting, the Manvel City Council unanimously voted to honor three prominent individuals who made significant contributions to the city. Delores Martin, former Mayor of Manvel, Buddy Williams, a former counc...

Engage and Learn: Manvel Budget Town Hall

The City of Manvel invites residents to an informative Budget Town Hall meeting on August 28, from 6:30 - 8 pm, at Manvel City Hall, 20031 Morris Ave. This event offers a unique opportunity for community members to gain insights into the City's budget, th...

Join us for the Second-Annual End of Summer Spectacular!

The City of Manvel announces the return of the End of Summer Spectacular, now in its second year! Enjoy an evening with friends, food, and fun at this family- and pet-friendly event. This year, festivities will move to a new venue, Croix Park, 4503 County...

Community Services is now Public Works

At the City Council meeting on August 7, 2023, Council approved the renaming of the Community Services Department to the Public Works Department, effective immediately. This renaming comes as part of the city's commitment to better align its serv...

August Marks the Height of Hurricane Season, Be Prepared!

As the City of Manvel enters the height of hurricane season this August, it is of utmost importance that residents are prepared and proactive in safeguarding themselves and their properties against potential storms. The City of Manvel wants to remind all ...

Robbie Hall Promoted to Director of Manvel Community Services

The City of Manvel is pleased to announce the promotion of Robbie Hall to the position of Director of Community Services. Having served as the city’s Public Works Superintendent for many years, Robbie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience ...

City of Manvel Urges Residents to Conserve Water this Summer

As the summer heat intensifies and demand for water rises, the City of Manvel is asking residents to take proactive steps toward water conservation. To preserve our water supply, the city urges citizens to adopt simple but effective measures in their dail...

Participate in the City of Manvel Citizen Survey!

The City of Manvel invites all residents to participate in its Citizen Survey to help develop the city's fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. The "Back to Basics" budget aims to address the essential needs of the city and ensure that taxpayer ...

County Library Cooling Stations Open for Summer

Keeping cool in the summer months in Brazoria County is essential to staying healthy. As the summer temperatures rise, the risk of health problems for infants, the elderly, and those with respiratory illness greatly increases.

The Brazoria County Library S...

Manvel Municipal Court Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 Teen Court Sessions

The Municipal Court is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Teen Court Program! Applications are due by June 30, and the program will kick off in late July; Session One will run from August to December 2023, and Session Two will run from January to Ap...

Manvel Police Department Hosts Teen Citizen Police Academy

The Manvel Police Department is hosting its first-ever Teen Citizen Police Academy for high school students! This program offers an immersive educational experience that allows teenagers to learn about law enforcement and the inner workings of a police de...

Manvel Police Department Aids State in Arrests of Houston-Area Fuel Thefts

Eight people have been arrested in connection with a large-scale organized theft ring that allegedly stole more than 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel from gas stations across the Houston region. Eight suspects remain at large.

Investigators from the Manvel P...

The City of Manvel Reminds Residents to “Fight the Bite” this Summer

As summer temperatures rise, so does the likelihood of mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus and Zika virus. The City of Manvel wants to educate residents on ways to reduce the risk of mosquito bites and prevent the spread of these dangerous il...

Mayor Davis, Councilmember Opliger, and Councilmember Sarmiento Sworn into Office

The citizens of Manvel have elected Mayor Dan Davis, Councilmember Harry Opliger, Place 3, and Councilmember Crystal Sarmiento, Place 5, to serve on the City Council for the term 2023-2026. The three newly elected officials were sworn into office on Monda...

Manvel High School Students Unveil Inspiring Mural at Manvel Public Library

The City of Manvel would like to thank the art students of Manvel High School for the stunning mural they created at the Manvel Public Library from May 9 to May 12, 2023. View the full-size image of the mural. 

In a collaborative effort between th...

City Council Approves Construction of New Police Station and Community Services Building

The Manvel City Council has approved a debt issuance of $35 million to fund the construction of a new Police Station, a Community Services building, and an expansion to the current City Hall. The majority of the funding from this issuance will be utilized...

City of Manvel Receives Superior Public Water System Designation from TCEQ

The City of Manvel received a Superior Public Water System designation from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) last month, achieving its two-year-long mission of improving the infrastructure and quality of its public water system. This a...

Mayor Davision Tours City Hall with Former Mayor's Daughter

Yesterday morning, March 20, 2023, Mayor Davison toured City Hall with a special guest— Brenda Sanzone!

Brenda Sanzone, nee Fenn, is the daughter of former Mayor Doyle Fenn, who served the City of Manvel from 1991 to 1994.

Brenda has never lived i...

Manvel Public Water System Joins State's SWAP Program

The City of Manvel Public Water System has joined the state’s Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) Program. This free Program allows local water suppliers to partner with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to find ways to proact...

City of Manvel Annual Eggstravaganza

The City of Manvel is hosting its annual Eggstravaganza on April 1, 2023, at AISD CTE Annex, 7381 Lewis Ln., from 10:30 am to 2 pm. The event will feature kid-friendly music, a variety of games and activities, inflatables, a bubble zone, an appearance fro...

Hosting a Special Event Educational Meeting

The City of Manvel will be holding an educational meeting on how to host a special event or food truck in Manvel on Tuesday, March 7, from 6 – 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in City Hall Council Chambers, 20031 Morris Ave. The goal of this meeting is to ...

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