Oh, snap!
Pantex loans emergency vehicle to the City of Perryton
On June 15th, the town of Perryton was hit by an EF-3 tornado, killing three people, injuring more than 120 residents, and causing millions of dollars in damage to homes and local businesses, including the Perryton Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station.
That night, Pantex received a call from Carson County officials, asking if emergency assistance could be sent to Perryton.
“We received the request a few hours after the tornado had hit,” said Pantex Fire Chief Mike Brock. “Even though Perryton is not in our mutual aid area, the request came from one of our mutual aid partners, and we responded with an ambulance. If able, we are always happy to assist when needed in any of our Panhandle area communities.”
Recently, Pantex emergency officials learned that Perryton’s tornado-damaged ambulance is considered unusable. So, Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) reached out to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Production Office (NPO), to determine if additional assistance for Perryton could be provided.
The Pantex ambulance dispatched to Perryton the night of the tornado had just replaced an older ambulance, which was scheduled to be excessed. CNS and NPO agreed to loan Perryton the excessed ambulance for up to a year through an Agreement in Principle with the state of Texas.
“Pantex began sending help the night of the tornado and continued by sending a damage assessment team to assist in the following days,” said Jason Armstrong, NNSA Production Office Pantex Manager. “When the question was raised about further assistance by getting an ambulance to them, everyone involved–from headquarters to the firefighters who dropped the ambulance off — never wavered in their commitment to help out neighbors across the region.”
The formal paperwork was completed and transfer of the loaned ambulance took place on June 28.
New Lodge Officers
TxDot seeks public input on $100B plan
As the Texas population continues to boom, TxDOT is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan and now the public is invited to weigh in on the projects proposed in their communities.
To help guide transportation projects over the next decade, TxDOT is seeking public input on the draft 2024 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), the state’s 10-year transportation plan. The draft 2024 UTP totals $100 billion, which is $15 billion more than the 2023 plan. The increase primarily comes from growth in revenues from Proposition 1 (passed in the 2015 legislative session) generated by oil and gas severance fees dedicated to highway improvements.
“The UTP is TxDOT’s road map to developing projects across the state,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. “It’s important to work with our transportation partners and hear from the public to guide transportation improvements that address congestion and enhance safety.”
Projects included in the UTP will improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, and preserve roadways for Texas drivers. The UTP also addresses public transportation, maritime, aviation, rail, freight and international trade, and bicycle and pedestrian connectivity.
The public is invited to learn about the UTP and participate in a virtual public meeting on July 6 at 2 p.m. (CST) and a virtual public hearing on July 25 at 2 p.m. The public may join the meeting and hearing by phone or online via TxDOT Public Involvement.
The draft 2024 UTP public comment period begins Friday, July 7, 2023, and ends Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at 4 p.m. (CDT). There are multiple ways to comment throughout the process, and they can all be found on the Public Involvement section of TxDOT.gov, along with recordings and presentations from each meeting and hearing. Comment forms are also available in English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese.
The UTP is updated annually.
Public comments and feedback are a very important part of developing the plan. The UTP is approve in August and published on TxDOT.gov.
Moving along
County okays new bridge on FM 1260
The Donley County Commissioners’ Court met in regular session Monday with a full agenda to consider.
The court approved a resolution for a TxDOT financed project to replace the FM 1260 bridge of the Salt Fork Red River.
A request from GreenLight Gas for an easement on CR W and CR 27 was approved.
A budget amendment was approved to allow the Extension Service to purchase a trailer for hauling small animals.
Commissioners appointed a Salary Grievance Committee, and the court also authorized the county judge to retain a civil law firm if the need arises.
A change order to install another door in the county barn at Hedley was approved.
No bids were received to move the houses on Third and Jefferson streets where the county recently purchased property.
The court approved a motion to authorize payment of $41,775 to Guardian Security for security cameras and authorize movement of money from the courthouse security fund to the courthouse checking account.
A policy prohibiting vaping on county premises was also considered and adopted.
Garage sale event includes 22 entries
Bargain shoppers will be in for a treat during the 18th annual “Trash to Treasures” garage sale event that will be held in Clarendon and Howardwick this Saturday, June 3.
A total of 23 individual garage sales are scheduled to be held. A complete description of each sale is printed on the official Treasure Maps located on the last page of this week’s Clarendon Enterprise.
From furniture to antiques, this weekend’s sales will feature hundreds of treasures just waiting to be uncovered at bargain prices. Sales generally start at 8 a.m. and run throughout the day.
“Trash to Treasures” is being promoted with advertising dollars in area communities thanks to the support of the official sales depicted on the maps. It is those official sales that make the Trash to Treasures event possible.
Thanks to the marketing paid for by those sales, many people from neighboring counties are expected attend this year’s event.
Ready for high school
Joining the staff of the aquatic center
This past weekend I started my first day working as a lifeguard at the Clarendon Aquatic Center. This is, so far, one of the most fun jobs I’ve ever had, and I’m so excited for this summer.
I wanted this job for many reasons, but my main goal from working at the pool is to hopefully save enough money to afford a new car. I’ve always wanted a Dodge Challenger, and I’m now at the age where I can actually go work for it. I figured if I wanted this car so badly, I’ll just go get it, and this job is the perfect opportunity for me to do that.
I get to spend all day working with my friends while helping keep people safe.
It’s been an awesome summer so far; and hopefully, it’s going to keep getting better!
I hope I’ll see many of you at the pool this summer!
Aquatic Center opens
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