City of Log Cabin

Breakfast with the Mayor - 11/12/2025

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:06:47 GMT

Update 11/10/2025 - Breakfast with the Mayor has been CANCELLED

Breakfast with the Mayor will be on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 at Log Cabin City Hall from 10:00am to 11:00am!!! Breakfast has graciously been donated potluck style by several citizens! We hope to see you there!

Log Cabin Veterans Day Lunch 2025

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:43:28 GMT

Veteran's Day Luncheon on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

The City of Log Cabin would like to honor our area Veteran's (and a plus 1) with a lunch, supported by the Log Cabin Parks Committee. The luncheon will be on Tuesday, Nov. 11th, 2025 at 12pm, at the Red Barn! Please RSVP by November 4th to let us know you are coming, by calling City Hall at 903-489-2195 or emailing citysecretary@logcabin.texas.gov.

Log Cabin Community Thanksgiving Luncheon 2025

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:27:15 GMT

Community Luncheon on Saturday, November 8th, 2025

The City of Log Cabin is excited to celebrate another Thanksgiving with the residents of Log Cabin, Caney City, Star Harbor, and other area neighbors on Saturday, Nov. 8th, 2025 at 11am, at the Red Barn! Drinks, turkey, and ham will be provided by the City Council. Citizens are asked to bring a side dish with them. Please be sure to bring a list of ingredients with your dish, which will be displayed.

The City of Log Cabin would like to recognize our Veteran's at the Thanksgiving Luncheon - if you are a Veteran or have one in your family, please fill out the form link below by 3:00pm Nov. 6th.

https://forms.office.com/g/yjhjbmQmUG

If you would like to volunteer to be a server, please sign up and submit a copy of a valid food handlers license to City Hall or parks@logcabin.texas.gov

Notice: Increasing Water/Wastewater and Park Rates

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:57:54 GMT

City of Log Cabin to raise water/wastewater and select park rates in new fiscal year.

On Sept. 18th, 2025 the Log Cabin City Council approved a rate increase for water and wastewater services to support the maintenance, operations, and improvements of both systems, (the new rates became effective on Oct. 1st, 2025 (November bill)) and rate increases for Seasonal Park Passes, Boat Launch Fees, and RV/Tent Site Rentals to support the maintenance, operations, and improvements of the Log Cabin City Park. Changes are noted below:

October 2025 City Clean Up

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:38:31 GMT

City Wide Clean Up on October 24 & 25, 2025

Residents of Log Cabin will be able to bring their trash to the City Wide Clean Up on October 24th (9:00am to 4:00pm) or 25th (8:00 to 3:00pm or until full), 2025. Proof of residency is required. Items not accepted include Asbestos, batteries, brush, tree trimmings, yard waste, hazardous waste, oils, liquid paints, medical waste, whole tires with rims, and appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

Residents will be required to off load their vehicles or trailers either into the dumpster or to an area designated by City staff/volunteers.

Pick up service may be available for households without an abled-bodied person. Sign up is required for this service. Only items on the curbside will be picked up; volunteers/employees are prohibited from entering a residence or property to pick up items. Pickups may be denied if there is a safety/health concern of it there is a lack of volunteers. Please sign up by October 22nd by contacting City Hall at 903-489-2195 or citysecretary@logcabin.texas.gov.

Residents will also be able to register their pets for 2026 during the event! Pet registration is required each January for $10.00 pet pet, valid rabies certificate is required.

Thank you for helping keep Log Cabin beautiful!

2025 Log Cabin Halloween Festival

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:58:57 GMT

Halloween Festival Oct. 11th, 2025 at 4-6pm at the Red Barn!

The Log Cabin Parks Committee has been hard at work organizing this year's Halloween Festival! This annual event is open to the public and FREE. Full of games, activities, and prizes, the festival provides a family friendly Halloween thrill! In addition to the costume contest, there will be an Adopt-A-Booth contest and Yard Decorating contest.

For the Adopt-A-Booth contest, participants will decorate and man their own activity booth at the festival! For those that don't want to decorate, but would like to still participate, they can volunteer to man a booth provided by the Committee. Prizes will be award to the top three booths. Candy will be furnished by the Committee to hand out.

If you would like to enter either or both contests, please call 903-489-2195 or email parks@logcabin.texas.gov.

Donations for candy, cake, and prizes are greatly appreciated and can be delivered to City Hall Monday - Thursday, 8am to 12pm or 1pm to 5pm.

We hope to see everyone there!!

National Night Out 2025

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:47:35 GMT

Log Cabin Police Dept. joins City of Malakoff for National Night Out!

Breakfast with the Mayor - 9/10/2025

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:57:58 GMT

Breakfast with the Mayor will be on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at Log Cabin City Hall from 10:00am to 11:00am!!! Breakfast has graciously been donated potluck style by several citizens! We hope to see you there!

Public Notice to Boil Water Till Further Notice

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:09:25 GMT

In leu of construction starting this evening on the water lines, we will issue a boil water notice until samples pass, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Log Cabin Water Company PWS ID #TX 1070121 to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Jeremy Crocker at 903-489- 2195.

Breakfast with the Mayor - 7/16/2025

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:25:54 GMT

We are excited to announce that the first Breakfast with the Mayor will be on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 at Log Cabin City Hall from 10:00am to 11:00am!!! Breakfast has graciously been donated potluck style by several citizens! We hope to see you there!

Vacant Council Seat Filled by Appointment

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:50:00 GMT

The Log Cabin City Council announced the vacant seat on the City Council on May 13th, 2025 at a special Council meeting to canvass the May 3rd, 2025 General and Special Election, with no candidate having filed for the unexpired 1-year term during the candidate filing period in January. Two individuals stepped forward expressing interest in the Council seat, but one withdrew their application.

The City Council interviewed Rick Robertson at a Council Workshop on June 4th, 2025, and appointed him at the Regular Council meeting on June 19th, 2025 to the City Council vacant seat, term ending May 2026. Rick Robertson received his Certificate of Appointment and was sworn in that night and assumed his duties.

City Council Update & Vacancy Announced

Mon, 19 May 2025 20:51:46 GMT

Council Turnover at May 2025 Council Meeting

Update 5/27/25 - The submission deadline for the application to fill the City Council vacancy is Monday, June 2nd by 5pm.

At the May Regular City Council meeting on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, Leara Thorp, City Secretary reviewed the May 3rd, 2025 General & Special Elections results (as canvassed at the May 13th, 2025 Special Council Meeting), then presented Mayor Jennifer Williams and Councilmembers Bill Sims and Randy Page certificates of appreciation for their service on City Council. Councilmember Randy Page was not present at the meeting. At that time, Mayor Williams presented Certificates of Elections to the newly elected officials; Paul Eckeberger (Mayor), Brian LaFlower and Roy Linder (Councilmembers). After the newly elected officials were sworn in, they began their work as Councilmembers. Mayor Eckeberger announced that there is a vacancy on the Council for a 1-year unexpired term, as part of the May 3rd, 2025 General Election.

In accordance with Texas Local Government Code 22.010, the City Council will fill the vacancy on Council by appointment. If you are interested in serving on the Log Cabin City Council, applications will be are now available at City Hall.

The City Council meets for regular meetings the third Thursday of each month at 7pm, and as needed for special meetings and workshops.

All candidates for office in the City of Log Cabin must meet the following qualifications to serve on the City Council:

Per Texas Elections Code Section 141.001

(1) be a United States citizen;

(2) be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled at the election or on the date of appointment, as applicable;

(3) have not been determined by a final judgment of a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be:

(A) totally mentally incapacitated; or

(B) partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote;

(4) have not been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities;

(5) have resided continuously in the state for 12 months and in the territory from which the office is elected for six months immediately preceding the following date:

(A) for a candidate whose name is to appear on a general primary election ballot, the date of the regular filing deadline for a candidate's application for a place on the ballot;

(B) for an independent candidate, the date of the regular filing deadline for a candidate's application for a place on the ballot;

(D) for a party nominee who is nominated by any method other than by primary election, the date the nomination is made; and

(E) for an appointee to an office, the date the appointment is made;

(6) on the date described by Subdivision (5), be registered to vote in the territory from which the office is elected; and

(7) satisfy any other eligibility requirements prescribed by law for the office.

Other helpful information for potential candidates for City Council & P&Z Commission:

For questions, please contact City Hall at 903-489-2195 or citysecretary@logcabin.texas.gov

Trash Services Update

Thu, 01 May 2025 16:45:17 GMT

Changes to Trash Services beginning in May 2025

The Log Cabin City Council approved updates to the City's trash hauling agreement at the February Regular City Council Meeting. As part of the updates, each residential customer will receive one Republic 95-gallon trash cart, included in their cost for trash services ($19.00 per month currently). Trash will only be picked up if it is in the Republic trash bin and must be bagged inside of the cart. Customers are directed to make sure their trash is placed on the curb by 7am on Tuesdays; Republic has until 6pm to finish the route. Customers can request additional carts (up to 2 additional carts per home) for $6.24 for each cart per month. If a cart is lost or stolen, there is a $50.00 replacement fee per occurrence. Carts are scheduled to be delivered next week (week of May 5th).

There will also be bulk pickup (up to 3 cubic yards) on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning on May 13th, 2025, also included in the customer's cost of trash services ($19.00) per month currently.

If you experience any issues with service or have questions, please call City Hall at 903-489-2195.

City of Log Cabin Declared Purple Heart City

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:19:36 GMT

Log Cabin joins Henderson County and neighboring Cities as a Purple Heart City

At the April 17th, 2025, City Council meeting, Ben Pate, Lisa Holmes, and Jennifer Browning of Caring for America in Henderson County presented information regarding the mission of their organization, which is to support first responders and veterans, and the Purple Heart City initiative. Mayor Williams read a proclamation aloud declaring the City of Log Cabin to be a Purple Heart City. The City of Log Cabin appreciates the men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces, and want to especially recognize our Purple Heart recipients.

Retired Equipment Online Auction April 2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:45:28 GMT

City of Log Cabin to sell retired office, fitness, and other equipment via online auction

The City of Log Cabin, Texas will conduct an online auction, via Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc., to sell retired equipment, including VoIP phones, exercise equipment, cameras, printers, and other office equipment. The auction will open April 11 ^th , 2025 and closes April 25 ^th , 2025 at 11am. Interested persons may examine the items on the Rene Bates website at renebates.com or at 14387 Alamo Rd., Log Cabin, TX 75148, by appointment only. Please call 903-489-2195 to schedule an appointment. All items auctioned as is.

April 2025 City Clean Up

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:20:05 GMT

City Wide Clean Up on April 25th & 26th!

Residents of Log Cabin will be able to bring their trash to the City Wide Clean Up on April 25th (9:00am to 4:00pm) and 26th (8:00 to 3:00pm or until full), 2025. Proof of residency is required. Items not accepted include Asbestos, batteries, brush, tree trimmings, yard waste, hazardous waste, oils, liquid paints, medical waste, whole tires with rims, and appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

Residents will be required to off load their vehicles or trailers either into the dumpster or to an area designated by City staff/volunteers.

Volunteers are needed to make this event successful. If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, please call 903-489-2195 or send an email to citysecretary@logcabin.texas.gov.

Thank you for helping keep Log Cabin beautiful!

Valentine's Family Fun Night 2025

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:55:00 GMT

Log Cabin's Annual Valentine's Family Fun night will be on Saturday, Feb. 8th, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Red Barn! They will be playing the movie "Grease" and there will be concessions for sale (all proceeds will go toward future events and park maintenance/improvements).There will also be dancing and games! Free event for the Cedar Creek Lake Community!

Log Cabin Christmas & Market 2024

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:00:30 GMT

Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 14th, 2024

The Parks Committee is pleased to help kick start the holiday season with Log Cabin Christmas & Market on Saturday, Dec. 14th, 2024 at the Red Barn. This year this holiday event will feature a Christmas Market with local vendors from 9am to 5pm, including food trucks! Dippin' Dots Ice Cream will also be available for sale. Come get a picture with Santa and the Grinch, then decorate your own cookie and/or ornament, and play games. Attendees will also get the chance to vote in the Yard Decorating Contest! This event is open to everyone! Hope to see you there!

Vendor booths and food truck space is available. Please email parks@logcabin.texas.gov for more information.

Those that wish to enter the yard decorating contest should register their yard by emailing parks@logcabin.texas.gov or by contacting City Hall, on or before December 5th.

Votes for the best yard can be cast at City Hall December 9th-17th or at the Log Cabin Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 14th, 2024, and the winner will be announced & awarded at the December Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19th, 2024 at 7pm!

Vacant Seats Filled by Appointment

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:54:34 GMT

The Log Cabin City Council announced the vacant seats on the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) on August 8th, 2024, at a special Council meeting, after accepting the resignation of Teena Linder from City Council and the P&Z. Interested persons for either seat was asked to reach out to the City. Two individuals stepped forward expressing interest in the Council seat; Chris Martin and Paul Eckeberger. Three people volunteered for the P&Z seat; Chris Martin, Joe Clark, and Dave Peterson.

At the October 3rd, 2024 Special City Council meeting, the City Council appointed Paul Eckeberger to the City Council vacant seat, term ending May 2025, and accepted the P&Z's nomination for Dave Peterson to fill the Commission's vacant seat via Resolution 24-15.

Paul Eckeberger received his Certificate of Appointment and was sworn in at the October 17th, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, and submitted a resignation letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council appointed Joe Clark to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Eckeberger's resignation on the Planning and Zoning Commission via Resolution 24-19.

Log Cabin Community Thanksgiving Luncheon 2024

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:45:15 GMT

Community Luncheon on Saturday, November 9th, 2024

The City of Log Cabin is excited to celebrate another Thanksgiving with the residents of Log Cabin, Caney City, Star Harbor, and other area neighbors on Saturday, Nov. 9th, 2024 at 11am, at the Red Barn! Drinks, turkey, and ham will be provided by the City Council. Citizens are asked to bring a side dish with them. Please be sure to bring a list of ingredients with your dish, which will be displayed.

If you would like to volunteer to be a server, please sign up and submit a copy of a valid food handlers license to City Hall or parks@logcabin.texas.gov

National Night Out

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:39:56 GMT

Log Cabin Police Dept. joins City of Malakoff for National Night Out!

October 2024 City Clean Up

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:32:02 GMT

City Wide Clean Up on October 25 & 26, 2024

Residents of Log Cabin will be able to bring their trash to the City Wide Clean Up on October 25th (9:00am to 4:00pm) or 26th (8:00 to 3:00pm or until full), 2024. Proof of residency is required. Items not accepted include Asbestos, batteries, brush, tree trimmings, yard waste, hazardous waste, oils, liquid paints, medical waste, whole tires with rims, and appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

Residents will be required to off load their vehicles or trailers either into the dumpster or to an area designated by City staff/volunteers.

Volunteers are needed to make this event successful. If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, please call 903-489-2195 or send an email to citysecretary@logcabin.texas.gov.

Thank you for helping keep Log Cabin beautiful!

2024 Log Cabin Halloween Festival

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:22:44 GMT

Halloween Festival Oct. 12th, 2024 at 2-4pm at the Red Barn!

If you would like to enter either or both contests, please call 903-489-2195 or email parks@logcabin.texas.gov.

Donations for candy, cake, and prizes are greatly appreciated and can be delivered to City Hall Monday - Thursday, 8am to 12pm or 1pm to 5pm.

We hope to see everyone there!!

Public Hearing for 2024-25 Budget & Tax Rate

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:52:18 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Log Cabin will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, at 7:00pm in City Hall located at 14387 Alamo Rd. Log Cabin, TX 75148 to discuss the 2024-25 proposed fiscal budget and proposed tax rate. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to the City Secretary. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact the City Hall to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the City Secretary at 903-489-2195 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

SMALL TAXING UNIT NOTICE

The City of Log Cabin will hold a meeting on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, at 7:00pm at City Hall located at 14387 Alamo Rd. Log Cabin, TX 75148 to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2024. The proposed tax rate is 0.469999 per $100 of value. The proposed tax rate would increase total taxes in the City of Log Cabin by 2.78% (percentage by which the proposed tax rate exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate).

For more information, see https://www.cityoflogcabin.com/financial-transparency

September 2024 Movie in the Park

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:57:26 GMT

The Parks Committee is excited to host September's Movie in the Park on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, at the Log Cabin City Park! Come on out, swim, and watch Steven Spielberg's 1975 "Jaws", starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss; rated PG. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets!

August 2024 Movie in the Park

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:23:16 GMT

The Parks Committee is excited to host August's Movie in the Park on Saturday, August 17th, 202 at the Log Cabin City Park! Come on out and watch "Kindergarten Cop", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, and Pamela Reed; rated PG-13. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets!

City Council and P&Z Commission Vacancy

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 01:08:54 GMT

Two City positions vacant by resignation

Councilmember Teena Linder, elected in May of 2024, has submitted a letter of resignation from the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission on July 31st, 2024, which became effective on August 8th, 2024. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code 22.010, the City Council will fill the vacancy on Council by appointment. If you are interested in serving on the Log Cabin City Council, applications will be available at City Hall beginning on Monday, August 12th, 2024.