Farwell Police Department

08/26/2026

CITY OF FARWELL

PUBLIC NOTICE — STAGE 2 DROUGHT CONDITIONS

The City of Farwell has voted to return to Stage 2 Drought Conditions, effective 12:00 midnight tonight.

LAWN WATERING SCHEDULE

* Odd-numbered addresses: Water lawns Monday and Thursday only.
* Even-numbered addresses: Water lawns Tuesday and Friday only.

OUTDOOR WATER USE

Outdoor water use is prohibited every day between the hours of 11:00 a.m and 8:00 p.m.

Washing vehicles is allowed.

Residents and businesses are asked to conserve water and follow the Stage 2 restrictions. Your cooperation is essential to help protect Farwell’s water supply during these drought conditions.

08/11/2026

08/07/2026

CITY OF FARWELL
Public Service Announcement
Farwell, Texas 79325

Release Date: August 6, 2026

Public Information Officer: Chief Kelsay

Reference: Stage Three Severe Drought Conditions

The Farwell City Council convened in an emergency meeting on August 6, 2026, and approved additional modifications to the City’s Stage Three Severe Drought Contingency Plan due to ongoing severe drought conditions and critically high water usage.

The City of Farwell electronically monitors water usage on a daily basis. Effective immediately, the following restrictions are in force until further notice:

• No outdoor use of water.
• No lawn or landscape watering.
• No vehicle washing.
• No power washing of homes, buildings, driveways, sidewalks, or other surfaces.
• No filling or refilling of swimming pools.
• No window washing.

Enforcement

Violations of these restrictions will result in the following enforcement actions:

• First Offense: Written Warning
• Second Offense: $200 Fine
• Third Offense: $400 Fine
• Fourth Offense: $600 Fine
• Fifth Offense: Disconnection of City water service until Stage Three drought restrictions have been lifted.

These emergency measures are necessary to preserve the City’s water supply and ensure adequate water is available for essential residential use and emergency services.

The City of Farwell appreciates the cooperation of all residents and businesses as we work together to conserve our limited water resources during this severe drought.

For additional information, please contact: 806-481-3620

Chief Kelsay
Public Information Officer
City of Farwell
Farwell, Texas 79325

LA CIUDAD FARWELL
Comunicado de Servicio Público
Farwell, Texas 79325

Fecha de Publicación: 6 de agosto de 2026

Oficial de Información Pública: Chief Kelsay

Referencia: Condiciones de Sequía Severa – Etapa Tres

El Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Farwell se reunió en sesión de emergencia el 6 de agosto de 2026 y aprobó modificaciones adicionales al Plan de Contingencia por Sequía Severa – Etapa Tres de la ciudad, debido a las continuas condiciones de sequía severa y al consumo de agua críticamente elevado.

La Ciudad de Farwell monitorea electrónicamente el consumo de agua diariamente. Con efecto inmediato, las siguientes restricciones estarán vigentes hasta nuevo aviso:

• Se prohíbe todo uso de agua al aire libre.
• Se prohíbe regar céspedes, jardines y áreas verdes.
• Se prohíbe lavar vehículos.
• Se prohíbe el lavado a presión de viviendas, edificios, entradas para vehículos, banquetas (aceras) y cualquier otra superficie.
• Se prohíbe llenar o volver a llenar piscinas.
• Se prohíbe lavar ventanas.

Cumplimiento y Sanciones

Las violaciones a estas restricciones darán lugar a las siguientes acciones de cumplimiento:

• Primera infracción: Advertencia por escrito.
• Segunda infracción: Multa de $200.
• Tercera infracción: Multa de $400.
• Cuarta infracción: Multa de $600.
• Quinta infracción: Suspensión del servicio de agua de la ciudad hasta que se levanten las restricciones correspondientes a la Etapa Tres de sequía.

Estas medidas de emergencia son necesarias para preservar el suministro de agua de la ciudad y garantizar que haya suficiente agua disponible para el uso residencial esencial y los servicios de emergencia.

La Ciudad de Farwell agradece la cooperación de todos los residentes y negocios mientras trabajamos juntos para conservar nuestros limitados recursos de agua durante esta severa sequía.

Para obtener información adicional, comuníquese con: 806-481-3620

Chief Kelsay
Oficial de Información Pública
Ciudad de Farwell
Farwell, Texas 79325

08/05/2026

CITY OF FARWELL

NOTICE – STAGE 3 SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS

Drought Contingency Plan Enacted

The City of Farwell has enacted Stage 3 – Severe Drought Conditions under the City’s Drought Contingency Plan. Due to critical water supply conditions, all water users are required to immediately reduce non-essential water consumption.

Required Water Reduction

All user types within the city, including residential, commercial, industrial, and public space users, may be contacted by a City representative and asked to reduce water usage by 20%.

Outdoor Water Use Restrictions

All outdoor use of water, including but not limited to lawn and garden watering, car washing, and window washing, must be conducted only by one of the following methods:

* Hand-held hose with a shutoff nozzle
* Faucet-filled bucket or watering container
* Drip irrigation systems of 5 gallons per hour or less

Prohibited Water Uses

Effective immediately, the following water uses are prohibited:

* Street washing
* Fire hydrant flushing (except for emergency or authorized public health purposes)
* Power washing
* Filling swimming pools

Additional Restrictions

The City Council may prohibit water use by certain public space, industrial, and commercial users for activities deemed non-essential and not related to health or safety.

Water Allocation Authority

The City is authorized to ration water to City residents and other water users within the City on a pro rata basis and to initiate allocation of available water supplies to its wholesale water customers.

Your cooperation is essential to protect the City’s water supply.

Please conserve water wherever possible and comply with all Stage 3 drought restrictions until further notice.

City of Farwell

Drought Contingency Plan – Stage 3 Severe Drought

Effective Immediately

08/04/2026

NOTICE TO CITY OF FARWELL RESIDENTS

Dear City of Farwell Residents,

The City of Farwell is currently experiencing critically low water levels due to dry weather conditions, our wells are not able to pump enough water per minute to fill the tanks, and a system malfunction that occurred. In addition, increased water usage, including lawn watering, has placed additional strain on our water system.

We are asking all residents to immediately conserve water by limiting non-essential use, especially outdoor watering, until further notice. Your cooperation is essential in helping us maintain adequate water service for the entire community.

If water usage does not decrease, the City may be required to move to the next stage of its water conservation plan, which could include mandatory water restrictions.

We appreciate your understanding, patience, and cooperation as we work to resolve this issue. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

City of Farwell

07/21/2026

Did you know? Per International Property Maintenance Code for the City of Farwell.

304.2 Protective Treatment. All exterior surfaces, included doors, doors and window frames, porches, trim, balconies, decks and FENCES shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment.

This Ordinance governs fences that are dilapidated or falling down; as well as sheds.

The ordinance for this calls for a fine from $200.00 to $2000.00

07/20/2026

Farwell Police Department
Media Release

Release Date: 07/20/2026
Incident Type: Theft

Contact Person: Chief Kelsay 806-481-3600

On Monday, July 20, 2026 a theft occurred at the Allsup’s Convenience Store in Farwell, Texas. 1 male and 1 female are considered as persons of interest in this theft.
If you have any information about this incident or individuals, please contact the Farwell Police Department.

07/20/2026

Did you know? Per International Property Maintenance Code for the City of Farwell.

304.3 Premise Identification. Buildings shall have approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property.

This means that your residence should have a number to identify your address that can be seen from the street.

The ordinance for this calls for a fine from $200.00 to $2000.00

04/17/2026

"Time to start cleaning"
The Farwell Police Department, since March has given 36 written warnings for:
1. Tall weeds/grass.
2. Junk in yards/alleyways.
3. Not mowing the alleyways.
4. Junk/unregistered/non-operable vehicles.
5. Fences falling down/dilapidated fences
Please do your part in keeping your property clean for yourself, your neighbors, and the City of Farwell.

Also, the City of Farwell has a transfer facility that you take non-household trash to. Please do not place furniture/limbs/branches/junk in the Alleyway.
Also, please make sure your house is numbered, this will assist in any emergency (Fire/EMS/Police) in locating your house.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 806-336-4700.