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Whether you are considering relocating or just visiting, you will find many community services in Carmine.

UTILITIES. The City of Carmine offers public water and sewer systems. Weekly curbside garbage pick-up is available through the city. The City of Carmine is led by a Mayor and five aldermen, which are elected by city residents. Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, a member-owned electrical service provider, provides electric service to the Carmine area. The City of Carmine and County of Fayette provide Recycling Services to the community of Carmine. On a weekly basis, the Carmine City Hall serves as a collection point for all recyclable materials.

CITY PARK & RECREATION. The City of Carmine provides a l½ acr Carmine City Park Picture e park, which is open to the public. The park is equipped with picnic tables, Bar-B-Que pits and playgrounds for children. A Pavilion is also located within the park, which is available for rental through the city. Presently, the City Park is seeking funding for a park renovation project.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Industry Telephone Company, an independently owned and locally operated telecommunications provider, provides reliable telephone services to the Carmine area. Industry I-Net provides Internet Services, including high speed DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), to the Carmine area. Satellite television service is also available.

EMERGENCY SERVICES. The Carmine Volunteer Fire Department offers both fire protection and emergency services to the city and community of Carmine. Comprised solely of volunteers, the fire department holds an annual feast each July, which supports their operations. The department has constructed a new fire station and continually updates its equipment and conducts new training. The fire department also has a team of First Responders, which respond to all medical emergencies in the community and administer basic aid until Emergency Medical Services arrive.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are provided by Fayette County, with personnel and units stationed throughout the county. Neighboring Washington County also provides Emergency Medical Services to the Carmine area. A Critical Air Helicopter is stationed just miles from Carmine and serves the surrounding area. Two area hospitals, St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange and Trinity Medical Center of Brenham, provide a 24-hour Emergency Department.

LAW ENFORCEMENT. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department provides law enforcement and patrols the city and community of Carmine. The department has deputies residing within the community and City of Carmine and provides frequent patrolling and rapid response times.

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