Isn't it amazing how cranky we get when we are asked to be considerate of our neighbors. 

Your property stops at the edge of the sidewalk that is closest to your house.  The sidewalk and the area between it and the street is a city easement.  The city is not telling you what to do on your property.  They are telling what you can't do on THEIR property.    BTW this is true in ALL cities, not just Anna.

OH NO SHE DIDN"T!!!! 

So, I have a question    If I decide NOT to mow the small strip of grass between the sidewalk and main street, will I get in trouble? Since it is City Property??

I'm just sayin.... 

Easement. Your property line really goes almost 2 feet into the street itself. Yes you do "own" it but are responsible for public utility rights, public use free of clutter and weeds. If someone trips and falls in front of your house, you can be liable for that as well. When the sidewalk cracks, you are responsible to pay for it. I know it sounds funny but true. I kept that it mind when we brought our house and did not wan't a corner house! Too much maintance.

yeah!

My neighbor has one of those....he calls them "Texas natives"

I bet you do....