Gorman Progress

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!

I sure wish I could complain about all the rain we’ve been having but it’s just the opposite. It hasn’t been this dry for quite some time. It would be a great time to have a water well for our yard. I know our yard and plants would greatly appreciate one. And, I know our farmers and ranchers need it more than ever right now. Keep on PRAYING for it and I’m sure God will send us our share eventually! He always does!

Maxfield Elementary 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m General Meeting at 5:15 in Auditorium Meet your teacher and see your classroom, Learn about Title 1 and the Parent Involvement Plan, Bring your school supplies, Get involved - Join the PTO, Grab a volunteer sheet

Come and meet the new Pastor and his family at First Baptist Church in Gorman. Sunday August 13th will be a great time to do so. We will be serving the Lord’s Supper at the morning service and then that evening at 6:00pm we will be having an ice cream social, and the community is invited. All who attend are also invited to bring homemade ice cream or your favorite storebought flavor. Bringing ice cream is not required, just appreciated, especially Butterfinger! We will have plenty! What could be better during the hot weather we’ve been experiencing for so long than ice cream?

Notice is hereby given that the Gorman City Commission will meet in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. in the Gorman Community Center Meeting Room at 118 S. Kent St. Gorman, on August 3, 2023, to consider the following agenda items: 1. Opening Prayer, Followed by Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge, Attendance 2. Call the Meeting to Order 3. Approve the Minutes of the Previous Meeting 4. Approve the Bills for Payment 5. Citizens Forum and Input Maximum 5 Minutes 6. Reports from Department Heads 7. Discuss and Consider Inspections of Downtown Unoccupied Buildings 8. Denver Rainey to Address the City Commission Regarding City Operations 9. Discuss and Consider Action on the No New Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-Approval Rate Determine the 2023 Tax Rate 10. 1st Reading of Ordinance 9-7-2023 An Ordinance Adopting the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for the 2023 11. Discuss and Consider Action of the Water Tower CDBG Project: Consider Change to Purchase Tower Rather Than Repair.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. The dates of the sales tax holiday and list of tax-exempt items are set by the Texas Legislature.

Summer Contest Winner

The long dry and hot weather has not helped the levels of area lakes. The City of Gorman purchases treated water from Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, which pulls the water from Proctor Lake.

CITY COMMISSIONERS OF GORMAN: Robert Irvin Tammy Straw Luis Ramirez Bill Miears Mayor: David Perry Law Enforcement: Eastland County Sheriff’s Department Fire Chief: Dylan Cogburn

Austin, Texas – Commissioner Sid Miller announced on Monday that Gorman, Texas is one of 11 rural counties and communities in Texas to be selected as a recipient of Fire, Ambulance, and Service Truck Fund (FAST) grants. The FAST initiative aims to support rural economies by providing funds for the acquisition of new safety vehicles and equipment. The FAST program, operating as a pilot program, is a testament to the TDA’s commitment to strategic investment in rural areas.

Operation Lone Star Boosts Border Response With New Marine Barriers

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott released a statement on the Texas Legislature’s passage of historic property tax cut legislation during Special Session #2: “I made a promise to Texans during my campaign that the State of Texas would use at least $13.5 billion from our historic budget surplus to provide substantial relief to property taxpayers across Texas. Today, we will deliver even more with over $18 billion in property tax cuts. The Texas House and Senate fulfilled our promise with an agreement that delivers a comprehensive, long-lasting solution to increasingly burdensome property tax bills. I thank my partners in the Texas Legislature for coming together to honor the best interests of hardworking Texans who want to own their property—not rent it from the government. I look forward to signing this legislation into law to provide Texans with the largest property tax cut in Texas history.”

Eastland County Sheriff’s Office

Rain and sunshine certainly are natures miracle grow combination. I think I need to mow my yard almost once a week. New trees and flowers are growing at a rapid pace as well. Vegetable gardens are producing some beautiful squash, tomatoes, and everything else! I especially appreciate those folks with gardens that share!

Water activities were enjoyed by area residents on nearby Lake Leon over the 4th of July holiday.