Ovilla's annual spruce-up has hit a snag. Thanks to some lousy weather on the horizon, the city's yearly battle against litter has been pushed back a week. Local clean-up crusaders will have to holster their trash bags and gloves until April 27, officials said Thursday.

With rain clouds threatening to burst, the Ovilla City powers-that-be decided to postpone the community clean-up event originally set for April 20. The Ovilla Police Department put out the word via their Facebook page, saying "Due to forecasted weather conditions, the annual trash-off clean-up event scheduled for this Saturday, April 20th, 2024, has been re-scheduled." Folks looking to tidy up their town will now have to mark their calendars for the following Saturday morning.

A double dose of do-goodery awaits volunteers, as the rescheduled event will coincide with the Extreme Green Event, a city initiative focused on eco-friendly disposal of hazardous waste and recycling. It's a one-two punch of environmental efforts in the small Texas locale. The trash-off and green gathering are both set to kick off at 8 A.M. and will wrap up by noon, giving participants a packed four hours to make a dent in Ovilla’s refuse.

For the residents itching to roll up their sleeves and dive into the service of their community, patience is the order of the day. Details on the rescheduled event can be found on the Ovilla Police Department's social media, with a link to their post.