City of Lowry Crossing - Official Information
Collected from https://www.lowrycrossingtexas.org/
Date Collected: April 2026
About Lowry Crossing
General Information
- Incorporated: July 19, 1971
- Population: Approximately 1,720 people
- Named for: William L. Lowry, a Methodist circuit-riding preacher who came to Texas in 1852 from Kentucky
- County: Collin County, Texas
- Zip Code: 75069
- Government Type: Type A General Law Municipality
City Hall Contact Information
- Address: 1405 S. Bridgefarmer Road, Lowry Crossing, TX 75069
- Phone: 972-542-8678
- Email: [email protected] (City Administrator)
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Governing Body
- Mayor (1)
- City Council members (5)
- Building Inspector
- Judge
- City Secretary
- Deputy City Secretary
- Maintenance
City Services and Resources
Meetings and Agendas
URL: https://www.lowrycrossingtexas.org/operations/meetings_and_agendas/index.php
Regular meetings held for:
- City Council (77 documents)
- Planning and Zoning (16 documents)
- Board of Adjustment (23 documents)
- Park Advisory Board (33 documents)
- Economic Development Corporation
- Municipal Development District
All meetings are open to the public per the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Meeting Minutes
URL: https://www.lowrycrossingtexas.org/operations/meeting_minutes/index.php
Categories:
- City Council (69 documents)
- Planning and Zoning (11 documents)
- Board of Adjustment (21 documents)
- Park Advisory Board (28 documents)
Minutes posted after approval during subsequent meetings. Current fiscal year records displayed; archives available for previous years.
Public Notices
URL: https://www.lowrycrossingtexas.org/community/public_notices.php
Emergency Notifications
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History
How Lowry Crossing Was Named
The community was named for William L. Lowry, an old-time Methodist circuit-riding preacher. Mr. Lowry and his family came to Texas in 1852 from Kentucky and established their home near the East Fork of the Trinity River. It was on his property the freight wagons crossed and became known as "Lowry's Crossing."
Key Historical Events
- 1900-1906: Community had two churches, a grist mill, three general stores, a blacksmith shop, and a post office
- 1927: Bridgefarmer was a dirt road
- 1928: Road rocked by county commissioners (Levi Bass initiative)
- Late 1960s: Bridgefarmer Road paved with asphalt through community fundraising
- 1964: Milligan Water Supply established (~1,965 households served today)
- 1971 (July 19): Lowry Crossing officially incorporated (79 families at incorporation)
- 1972: First City Hall established on property purchased by Glen Eastham, Mr. Roper, and Mr. Webster
- 1984 (January): Volunteer Fire Department formed
- 2005: New City Hall facility opened
Water Supply
Milligan Water Supply serves homes both in and out of Lowry Crossing. Established around 1964, approximately 1,965 households are served.
Fire Department
- Volunteer-based, formed January 1984
- Dispatched by Collin County Sheriff's Office
- Members include Certified Basic Fire Fighters and Certified Emergency Medical Technicians
- Responds to: fires, accidents, smoke investigations, floods, medical calls, rescues
Current Public Notices
Notice to Bidders (October 2025)
Bids received for REMODEL BRIDGEFARMER HOME TO CITY OFFICES:
- Sealed proposals due: October 22, 2025, 4:00 PM
- Pre-bid conference: October 15, 2025, 10:00 AM
- Address: City of Lowry Crossing, 1405 S. Bridgefarmer Road
- Contact: Janis Cable, City Administrator, 972.542.8678