Note From The City Manager

December has arrived. We now wake in the mornings to a chill and frost-covered lawns. Here in Texas, where we are more used to temperatures in the 90s and 100s, this temperature change has us bringing out mittens, woolen scarves, fluffy coats, long boots, and comfy socks.

As we move into this joyous and magical season and I reflect on the past year, I am reminded how fortunate I am to be a part of this beautiful City. On behalf of the City of Sanger staff, I want to express our sincere appreciation to the community. With your support and encouragement, we have made great strides in preparing Sanger for future growth. I am excited about the achievements 2023 holds for our thriving community.

I invite you to kick off this holiday season by shopping locally and visiting our enchanting Downtown. As you make your way down Bolivar Street, you will notice the beautiful decorations that light up our Square. The decorations are traditional and elegant and remind us of the Christmases of our childhoods. You will find several photo opportunity scenes to help you capture some amazing memories.

On December 10th, you won’t want to miss our Christmas on the Square and Holiday Parade event. You can start the shopping season by visiting one of the 40+ vendors that will line the square, entertain the kids with activities, have the opportunity to sit on a longhorn, and enjoy a visit with Santa. Then wrap up the evening with our annual holiday parade!

Santa around town will start on Sunday, December 11th, and run through Friday, December 16th. The schedule and map are located in this month’s magazine.

Returning this year are the letters to Santa. We have placed three special Santa mailboxes downtown. One on the square, one in our library, and one at City Hall. If your child writes a letter to Santa, includes their name and address, and mails the letter in one of the Santa mailboxes by December 17th, Santa will be sure to send back a personalized letter to your child.

We have many wonderful things to be thankful for this year. Take time to count your blessings and reflect on how fortunate we are to call Sanger home. May you and your family have a wonderful and joyous holiday.

Merry Christmas,

John Noblitt City Manager, Sanger