City Of San Marcos Offices Close For Holiday, Rio Vista Pool To Open

The City Fire Code prohibits “the sale, possession, storage, discharge or offer for sale of fireworks” in the city limits. Rio Vista pool will be open July 4 for a special Red, White & Blue Celebration from noon until 6 p.m…

City of San Marcos offices, including City Hall, Public Library, Activity Center, Municipal Court and Utility Offices, will be closed Wednesday, July 4, for the Independence Day Holiday.

Private Fireworks Banned

The City Fire Code prohibits “the sale, possession, storage, discharge or offer for sale of fireworks” in the city limits. The penalty for violating the ordinance, part of the fire safety code, includes fines of up to $2,000.

The San Marcos Police Department will be on the lookout for violations over the holiday and will enforce the code. To report illegal fireworks in San Marcos, call the police non-emergency number at 512.753.2108.

Rio Vista Pool Open

Rio Vista pool will be open July 4 for a special Red, White & Blue Celebration from noon until 6 p.m. Daily entry fee is $2.25 for youth, $3.25 for adults.

Park Rules

Big crowds are expected to enjoy the San Marcos River and parks during the day. For information on park rules, visit www.sanmarcostx.gov/parkrules.

Regular Trash Collection Routes

Texas Disposal Systems will operate its usual trash collection and recycling routes. Customers planning to go out of town are asked to put their carts on the curb no earlier than 7 p.m. the night before scheduled pick up and return it to the house as soon as they return.

Residents who will be gone all week are encouraged to ask a neighbor to take their trash cart to the curb on their trash day and return to their home after pickup.

As a reminder, with the daytime temperatures over 90 degrees, please don’t miss your scheduled trash pick-up day.

The contents can heat up and cause a terrible odor. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Kirwin, Community Enhancement Initiatives Manager, at 512.393.8407.