Residents love town without government in Wimberley Texas
In Wimberley Texas a 5500 resident unincorporated town thrives without a municipal government. Volunteers fund fire protection water ambulance and a library while the chamber of commerce drives roads telephones lights and a planned community center. The approach draws praise and critique as residents back committees and town gatherings amid growth and calls for more services.
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Wimberley
Texas
Hays
Austin
San Antonio
Hill Country
Cindy Meeks
Rio Bonito
Blanco River
Bill Johnson
Dick Brown
Texas Municipal League
Brown
Raymond Czichos
Wimberley Water Supply Co
Czichos
Fire Department
Linda Allen
Bob Gwynn
Wimberley Bank
White signs PUC bill keeps utility commission in business
Gov Mark White signed a law to preserve the Public Utility Commission and add protections for Texans paying fair utility rates. Rep Jim Turner noted the bill may not guarantee lower rates but aims for the lowest possible rates, while PUC Chairman Al Erwin said the law should restore public confidence in the three member commission.
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PUC
al Erwin
City issues permits for major projects in Odessa
Miller said permits were issued for several large projects including the police courts facility, the Hilton Hotel and Odessa College sports complex. No permits were issued last month for multi family housing, continuing a trend that began in November 1982.
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Hilton
Odessa College
Miller
Odessa sees housing boom. 1981 82 fill demand
The city reports a housing and apartment boom in 1981 and 1982 with existing dwellings meeting Odessan needs. May issued 11 commercial permits worth 1.63 million versus 12 in April worth 4.67 million. May mobile home permits total 35 valued at 602 thousand, down from April but up from May 1982.
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Miller
Mits
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Gary F. Warren
West 4Th Street
Odessa
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Midland-Odessa
Permian Basin
Mission Dorado
O'Neil Ford
John H.oaf
Bankhead Highway
Kindred Watts, Inc
HBF Corporation