Picture This Sculpture Stands by Water Wall at DMA
A sculpture sits near the wall of water at the Dallas Museum of Art. The artwork is showcased in a space framed by cascading waters, drawing visitors to its reflective surface and the surrounding gallery environment.
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Holcomb council debates turnover and leadership
Holcomb City Councilman Greg Cox blasted City Administrator Robin Pena over high turnover since May 2006, accusing micromanagement and questioning skills. He cited a maintenance employee resignation and vacancies in police and fire departments as signs the city struggles to staff fully.
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Holcomb Faces Volunteer Firefighter Retention Challenge
Holcomb struggles to retain volunteers as the city records a resignation from Bob Sanders the assistant volunteer fire chief and anticipates Fire Chief Dan Linton may resign soon. Mayor Jamie Jarnagin cites liability concerns as a driving factor.
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City weighs LED sign rules versus Kansas Avenue aesthetics
Garden City commissioners discussed allowing high intensity LED signs on Kansas Avenue amid concerns the Las Vegas style lighting would clash with the city. Golden Plains Credit Union Sonic Drive-In and Garden City Community College favor brighter signs while Mayor Mesa questions the Vegas look and driver distraction.
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Senators back push for statewide smoking ban
A coalition of state senators including health care providers plans to push a statewide smoking ban in public places in the upcoming legislative session. Senator Pete Brungardt said the move addresses health rights while acknowledging concerns about private property and business rights. Garden City earlier enacted a citywide ban in January 2007, prohibiting smoking in all public places.
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Tribune Wins Housing Rehab Grant From Kansas Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce will award about 1.4 million dollars to five Kansas communities including Tribune for housing rehabilitation under the Community Development Block Grant program. Tribune’s city clerk notes the town first applied in 2006 and secured funding on a second attempt in September 2007 alongside Bison, Rush County, Clifton, Washington and Clay counties Linn, Washington County, and Minneola, Clark County.
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