The current issue of Blanco County News is available to read with an online subscription. Keep up-to-date with news.
Council Authorizes $6.3 Million for Water Plant
City Council members and staff convene after the Council approved ordinances to authorize $7.3 million in low-interest loans to fund renovations of the city’s water and wastewater facilities. From left: Craig Cunningham, city financial advisor; Bart Fowler, bond counsel; Jason Jones, city engineer; Jessica Gardner, city secretary; Tony Vela, council member; Martha Herden, mayor; Martin Sauceda, mayor pro tem; Matt Lewis, council member; and Martha Gosnell, council member.
Photo by Matt Herden.
The city has experienced the highs and lows of water supply in recent years. In 1997-98, drought was so severe that the city faced running completely out of water in 75 days before rains finally came and restored the river’s water supply. Conversely, the flood of 2015 saw the water rise more than four feet at its highest flood stage. “The City Council banded together after the drought in the 90s and were wise to take action,” said mayor Martha Herden.
Subscribe to read more!
This is just a preview of this article. You'll need an online subscription to Blanco County News to read this article and more.
An account and online subscription is needed to read the eEdition.
