A survey released Monday by the Nielsen Company listed Schleicher County in 9th place on a list of U.S. counties reporting growth in household income. It was the only Texas county listed in the Top 10.
The company reported the news on its NielsenWire website.
Four Virginia counties topped the list, with Goochland County claiming the top spot followed by Fairfax, Powhatan and King George Counties. Uintah County, Utah was 5th on the list, followed by Garfield County, Colorado, Jefferson County, West Virginia, Lincoln County, Wyoming and Schleicher County, Texas. Sully County, South Dakota was listed in 10th place.
One of the Mighty Eagle Band music selections played at the UIL’s Concert and Sight Reading Contest placed 4th at area level this summer according to Band Director Jerry Barker.
The Mighty Eagle Band attended UIL’s Concert and Sight Reading Contest back in March in Hamilton, Texas. For the past three years the band has made a First Division rating on stage and did so again this year. This honor made the band eligible to enter the Association of Texas Small School Bands summer competition calledthe Outstanding Performance Series. Mr. Barker did this by sending in the recordings the band made at the Hamilton contest.
The Eldorado City Council saw presentations Monday from two civil engineers as they again considered options for constructing a new water tower.
Tom Brown of Naismith Engineering informed the council that 75,000 gallon water tank on a pedestal will cost the city $1,512,206. He proposes to locate the new tower in the south part of town.
Brown’s estimate includes spending more than $50,000 to upgrade the city’s water well near the golf course. The price includes the cost of demolishing the old tower located behind City Hall.
Steve Dennis, representing Burgess and Niple in Midland, presented several water tower options. Dennis quoted $1,090,000 price for a 75,000 gallon tank on a pedestal. Dennis’ estimate included $372,000 for water line upgrades and he allowed an option for the council to save some money by having city crews do some, if not all, of that work.
Schleicher County Commissioners heard from three county residents Monday who want them to urge the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Service Corporation (LCRA TSC) to install monopoles instead of lattice towers when it extends a power transmission line through the county.
Joe Andrews, a property owner who lives in the eastern part of the county, said he is resigned to the fact that the power lines are coming through the county. But, he wants the line to have as little impact as possible.
Before organizing a charity raffle or poker tournament, well-meaning Texans may want to seek input from a legal professional. While some activities may be perfectly legal, this area of law is complex and can pose pitfalls for the unwary.
Raffles The Charitable Raffle Enabling Act, which can be found in Chapter 2002 of the Occupations Code, establishes the statutory framework for raffles in Texas. Under Texas law, only certain charitable and nonprofit organizations are authorized to conduct raffles. Only the following entities – provided they meet certain qualifications – are permitted to hold raffles:
Old Stories New Voices campers from Fort McKavett, Menard, and Eldorado returned from their thirteen day adventure Monday night.
The Texas campers met up at Fort McKavett on Wednesday, June 23rd. They loaded their gear on a chartered bus and drove to Fort Davis where they spent the night at the Prude Ranch.
The next day, the campers headed to Santa Fe, NM where they met up with OSNV campers from Colorado and Nebraska.
The whole group visited Glorieta Pass, NM which is the site of a Civil War battle. Then, the campers traveled across the country visiting Civil War sites and a variety of historical places ending up in Gettysburg, PA.
They also spent a day touring our nation’s capital before heading for home to share their wonderful experiences with family and friends.
The Eldorado City Council saw presentations Monday from two civil engineers as they again considered options for constructing a new water tower.
Schleicher County Commissioners heard from three county residents Monday who want them to urge the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Service Corporation (LCRA TSC) to install monopoles instead of lattice towers when it extends a power transmission line through the county.
Before organizing a charity raffle or poker tournament, well-meaning Texans may want to seek input from a legal professional. While some activities may be perfectly legal, this area of law is complex and can pose pitfalls for the unwary.
Old Stories New Voices campers from Fort McKavett, Menard, and Eldorado returned from their thirteen day adventure Monday night.