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Carnival location changes for Round-Up |
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Written by Amanda Moreno
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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 |
Moisture has filled the ground, the air and everything around.
The burn ban has been lifted for Nolan County. The decision came rather easy considering moisture seems to be a recurring factor in the area.
The bid for the 53.5 acres, located on coliseum grounds, has been awarded to Cholla Petroleum, Inc. Theirs was the only bid that was submitted and was approved for oil, gas and mineral rights.
The Pioneer Museum received approval for three re-appointments to their board. Joe Hill Henderson, Chris Maxwell and Franzes Cupp will continue to serve on the board.
March is fast approaching and plans for the Rattlesnake Round-Up are in motion. The Sweetwater Jaycees requested use of the land on the north east property of the coliseum, directly across from ADM Feeds, for the Matt Armstrong Carnival. Due to advisements and requests from the city and coliseum board members, the usual location will not be used. The change of location is expected to lesson the safety hazards and traffic concerns. The county commissioners have cleaned the lot and carnival representatives have visited the site and have approved the location. The change of location is something that will be tried and the results will be looked at and considered.
County Court at Law Judge Gary Harger gave a presentation concerning a new community service program. This new program will not only provide help at the coliseum, but hopefully, reduce the amount of fines and court costs that aren't being paid.
"It seems counterproductive, to just have them laying out their fines," Harger said.
Garza County has been added to the list of possible locations, to house inmates in case Nolan County reaches capacity. Currently, Taylor County is the predominately used facility, but Garza County has been added as a backup plan.
"In the event that Taylor County is full or inmates need to be housed out quickly," Sheriff David Warren said. "It will be a good backup plan."
According to Warren, Taylor County will remain as the predominately used facility.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 February 2010 )
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