ROAD TRIP: A BBM Game

[MaineWriter]

Neinda, TX

The town, which dates to the 1880s, was once called Banner until 1900 when the time came to apply for a post office. The source of the name is not reported although the postmaster probably knew. John O'Brien was the first and last postmaster - but the year of its closing isn't known.

The town's hopes of prosperity were dashed when the railroads found other routes.

In 1940 Neinda's population was given at 75 which decreased to only 31 for the 1990 census. The city cemetery is still maintained by an association and a Pioneers Reunion still holds a homecoming each year.

Leslie

[jpwagoneer1964]

Andrews, Tx

ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Andrews County has been in existence since 1876, when the 15th Legislature of Texas created 54 counties in the Panhandle and South Plains out of Bexar County. The political control of the county has passed through several other counties and districts since its inception. On July 22, 1910, the county records were finally transferred from Midland County to Andrews County, and the Commissioners' Court held its first meeting.

Andrews County's first oil well blew in December of 1929. By 1956, the County produced more than 60 million barrels of oil annually - giving us recognition as the number one oil producing county in the state of Texas and in the United States.

The City of Andrews was incorporated on February 2, 1937. On June 9, 1959, the citizens of Andrews adopted a charter with the Council - Manager form of city government. The City Council meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. The city continues to operate under this structure serving a current population of 9,652.

In 1961, the Municipal Administration building was constructed at the corner of N. E. 1st and Logsdon Avenue. The Facility currently houses most of the city offices including the Municipal Court. A public safety building was constructed in 2003 and is located at 130 N Main. This new building houses both the police and emergency service personnel.

These are exciting times in Andrews. A forward-thinking leadership has taken a shared community vision to produce over $70M in public investment in the last five years. The City of Andrews is a leader in improving quality of life, supporting good growth and development and strengthening infrastructure and a long-term water supply.

A dedicated workforce and efficient operating structure enables the City of Andrews to maintain extremely low charges for service. The City’s property tax rate remains the same at .1966/100 valuation, the second lowest in Texas of cities over 5,000 population. Also, the City’s minimum utility bill for Water, Sewer and Sanitation service is the lowest in West Texas.  The low cost of services contributes to an overall low cost-of-living in Andrews.

Exciting changes continue for the City of Andrews as the new Andrews Economic Development Corporation enters the second year of operation. A new 50 acre south Business Park and tax abatement incentives are just a few of the many opportunities Andrews is creating to support existing companies and entice new businesses to the area. Go to the new web site of Andrews' Economic Development Corporation at www.andrewsedc.com for details.

With the recent opening of the Andrews Business & Technology Center … a state-of-the-art facility offering job training, continuing education, higher education courses and the latest in distance learning technology and the development of numerous quality of life initiatives … Andrews is clearly a community “on the move.”

History of Andrews For more information on the unique history of Andrews.

Mark

[Fran]

Stony Plain, AB

[Meryl]

Noria Tetaciari, Mexico

[MaineWriter]

Italy, TX

Italy bears no cultural ties to the "Old Country"and if there are citizens of Italian heritage - it's merely coincidental. The name was contributed by the postmaster of 1880 who imagined the climate of Texas comparable to that of Italy.

A timeline of significant events in Italy, Texas:
1860: Scattered settlement begins
1879: the brothers Aycock built the first house and use it as a combination of house, store and post office. The town was split over what the name should be - some wanting Egypt and others Italy. Gabriel J. Penn, the Waxahachie postmaster settled the matter for them by filling in the blank on the application with the name Italy. The postal authorities gladly accepted Italy (there was already an Egypt in Wharton County).
1890: The population reaches 500 Italians (not really Italians, but what else are you going to call them?)
1891: A big year for Italy. The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad arrived (actually in December 1890), the first newspaper was published, and the town was officially incorporated.
1900: population is 1,061
1901: The International-Great Northern Railroad reaches Italy
1913: The Electric Interurban between Waco and Dallas comes through Italy (Electricity for the city was provided by Waco)
1920s: Italy had five gins, a compress, and a cottonseed oil mill.
1925: The population reaches 1,500 and the Italy Independent School District was established.
1930: Italy starts the Great Depression with a population of 1,230 people and 45 businesses.
1960: Italy's population remains nearly the same with only 1,183 people and half the businesses.

The Italy High School in 1909:



Leslie

[belbbmfan]

Yerbabuena, Mexico

[memento]

Argyle, TX



The Town of Argyle seeks a motivated and creative leader to fill the vacant position of Town Administrator.

Applicant should possess an MPA or equivalent academic credentials and have at least 5 years of progressive municipal experience as a city manager or assistant city manager.

Salary and benefits are competitive with the Metroplex market and depend on qualifications.

Submit resume to Codi Delcambre, TRMC, CMC, Town Secretary, PO Box 609, Argyle Texas 76226.

[jpwagoneer1964]

Edom, Tx

[Fran]

Mayoworth, WY

Mayoworth is in Johnson County.  The community was named after May Worthington, the daughter of a postmaster.

[Lynne]

Hondiga, MX