Colorado City Texas 2010 Visitor's Guide

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FINDING OUR HEARTAt a Glance.......................4

Proud History.................6-7

On Main Street.................8

Antiques..........................10

Opera House..................15

Museum..........................37

LET THE FUN BEGIN

Trade Days.......................16

Ranch Rodeo....................17

Boer Goat Cook-Off..........18

J.O. Dockrey Fly-In...........20

CC Riders Car Show.........21

4-H Mud Bog....................22

Hunters Dinner..................29

Run for the Wall................30

Festival of Trees...............31

Wolf Creek Links .............42

ALL ABOUT USLake C-City Map ........ 24-25

Calendar of Events ..........40

Phone Numbers............... 44

Who’s Who........................45

Fine Dining .......................46

COMING HERE?Medical........................26-27

Schools........................31-33

Where to Worship.............39

Relocating tips ........... 44-45

Welcome toMitchell CountyWith some of the friendliest people and plenty of wide open space, it doesn’t take long for visitors to realize they are in one of Texas’ best kept secrets.

Welcome to Colorado City!!On behalf of the Colorado City Area Chamber of Commerce, it is our pleasure

to welcome you to Colorado City and Mitchell County. We are a friendly small town with several fun and relaxing things to do through-

out the year. Downtown Colorado City has lots to off er to women, men and chil-dren. A variety of treasures can be found in the many antique shops or the latest trends in jewelry and fashions in our locally owned and operated boutiques. Sev-eral of the restaurants are family owned and serve delicious home cooked meals. We also encourage you to visit our historical movie theater that shows the latest movies that have hit the “big screen.”

If history is your cup of tea, be sure to visit the Heart of West Texas Museum and the Branding Wall.

If it is outdoors that you enjoy, we have a wonderful City Park with a Frisbee Golf Course and a public pool open during the summer months. We also have a nine-hole golf course and two lakes. Lake Colorado City State Park off ers boating and camping and Lake Champion is terrifi c for fi shing.

Th roughout the year we have several special events such as the Railhead Trade Days, which are held every third weekend in March, July, and November. We host a spring Ranch Rodeo and dance and in the fall, we welcome our hunters to Mitchell County with a Hunter’s Appreciation Dinner. We celebrate July 4th with the annual J. O. Dockrey Fly In in the morning and complete it with fi reworks and several fun activities and food in Ruddick Park in the evening.

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At a GlanceQuick facts about Mitchell County

Based on 2006 Census information and the 2008-2009 Texas Almanac

Size: 915.90 sq. miles, of which just 1 percent is covered in waterApproximate population: 9,327Number of cities: 3Population of Colorado City: 4,151Population of Loraine: 639Population of Westbrook: 201Highest point of interest: Lone Wolf Mountain, 2,460 feet above sea levelAverage January temperature: 27 degreesAverage July temperature: 95.9 degreesAverage rainfall: 19.43 inches

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Carrousel Antiques Carrousel Antiques & Collectibles & Collectibles

Your one-stop shop for hard-to-find, unique items.

Stop in and see us today!

167 Walnut Street * Colorado CityOpen afternoon Tuesday - Friday & some Saturdays

Other organizations provide the area with events as well. Th ere is a mud bog, a car show, a boer goat cook off , a night golf tournament, and concerts at the Opera House. In Septem-ber, the annual Mitchell County Reunion is held along with special activities through the Junktique Jamboree. In the spring, the mid-dle school feeds and honors several hundred veter-ans as motor-cyclists make their trek to the Veteran’s Wall in Washington, D.C.

We would love to have you come and share with us at any of these activities or just enjoy the slow paced and

friendly atmosphere that you will fi nd in Colorado City.

Please check out our website at www.coloradocitychamberofcom-merce.com for more details or give us at call at 325-728-3403.

Our warmest regards to you and yours!Fay Ellis Sandy Ellis President Chamber Manager

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Proud History...Promising FutureEstablished in 1881, Colorado City has a history

that could have been at the heart of any western book or movie. It had bar room brawls, gun fi ghts and a horse drawn street car that shuttled people from the booming business district to the zoo and race track. It had cattle drives through town, buf-falo and buff alo hunters and troubling issues with the Native Americans. With the expansion of the railroad and cattle ranches, Colorado City’s central location and progressive development earned this wild west town the title of “Mother City of West Texas”.

Colorado City still upholds much of its early character in the historic downtown and through in-teresting citizens and life ways. Natural resources, location and determination continue to propel Col-orado City into the future. Th is area proudly sup-ports a diverse economy powered by cotton farm-ing, wind energy, oil and gas, ranching, hunting and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Colorado City has had a number of euphonious titles such as “Dodge City of West Texas,” “Th e Queen of the West,” and “the Mother City of West

Texas” and was the railhead for both important rail lines and cattle shipping in the West.

Th e community is the fi nal rest-ing place for three Texas Rangers, R. C. “Dick” Ware, the fi rst sher-

iff of Mitchell County; Y. D. Mc Murry, another sheriff in the late 1880s and William Marion Green.

Currently, Colorado City sports a population of around 4,151 visi-tor-loving folks, but the city serves

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Welcome Newcomers!

We look forward to seeing you!

Colorado City’s only Optometrist.We have been serving

Mitchell County for 20 years.

McAndrews Eye Clinicof Colorado City

2145 Hickory Colorado City 728-2604

Downtown Colorado City in the 1930’s


a trading area and service center of more than 50,000 people -- rang-ing from Big Spring, Snyder, and Sweetwater. Colorado City is the virtual gate-way to adventure. It is truly an op-portunity for visitors to experience Texas at its best.

Antique to your heart’s content in Colorado City, home of numerous antique dealerships, delightful shops,

and treasures galore.Whether you’re a car enthusiast,

cowboy, pilot, or just love an ex-cuse to get together with family and friends and have a rip-roaring good time. Mitchell County is sure to give you memories that will last a lifetime.

As you pass through or settle in, we hope you enjoy our proud his-tory and promising future.

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Showing First Run MoviesShowing first run movies every

weekend. Call for times, 728-9294.

Although Mitchell County may appear to be a quiet place, it is rap-idly becoming renown throughout West Texas as one of the top artistic and historical communities.

Th e area’s rich history and natu-ral beauty make it a source of inspi-ration for painters, photographers, potters and various other artists. Th eir work can be seen in local gal-leries, at craft fairs or found gracing local businesses.

Th e newly formed Community

Development Department oversees projects and events through the city’s

Main Street Program, Chamber of Commerce and various other boards.

Railhead Trade Days, Junktique Jamboree, July 4th parades and fi re-works, Ranch Rodeos, Mitchell County Reunion and cultural events at the Heart of West Texas Mu-seum are part and parcel of the heart and soul of the community.

As a Main Street city, Colorado City emphasizes the preservation it’s historic downtown and off ers incen-tives to new business enterprises.


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Down on Main Street

Welcome to Colorado City, the “Mother City of West Texas” and the home of a region rich in natural wonders, history and recreational possibilities.

Colorado City is the virtual gateway to adventure. It is truly an op-portunity for visitors to experience Texas at its best.

No matter how you get to Mitchell County, your fi rst glimpse of the historic com-munity will let you know you have arrived at a place unlike anywhere else in the world.

Both roadsides and pasture land are colored with wildfl owers galore, from purple sage, wild primrose and red gaillardias to the rare poppy mallow.

Mitchell County is also a haven for wildlife. Coyotes, deer, horned toads, as well as elusive badgers, foxes and the occasional cougar all call it home.

Bird watchers can stay busy with the antics of hummingbirds, meadowlark, dove, paint-ed bunting, orioles, tufted titmouse, cardinal, Suss King pine sparrows, red wing black-birds, mockingbirds, scissor tails and once in a while a kingfi sher, and are greeted with the lonely call of sand hill cranes every fall.

West Texas is also known for its spec-tacular sunsets and night skies with stars so big and close you can almost reach out and

touch them.Blessed with two lakes, Mitchell County has something for everyone in

the family. Stocked with plenty of Florida bass, blue gill, perch and chan-nel cat fi sh, Lake Champion is a fi sherman’s dream. Lake Colorado City is a skier’s paradise.

Sheltered swimming coves, water skiing, paddle boats and more keep even the most avid water sports fan happy

Scenery, wildlife and water aren’t the only thing you’ll fi nd that is ap-pealing in Mitchell County. There are festivals a plenty, whether you’re a car enthusiast, cowboy, pilot, or just love an excuse to get together with family and friends and have a good time. Mitchell County is sure to give you memories that will last a lifetime.


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Antique Dealersof Colorado City

invite you to browse their shops.

What’s In Store

Sparks Trading Post(formerly Emporium)

Carrousel Antiques

Our House Antiques

Good Ole DaysAntique Mall

D & B Antiques

The Memory Box

Antique shop to your heart’s content in C-City

Antique shopping in Colorado City? Th ere are a number of shops to seek out downtown.

First, there is Good Ole Days, an antique mall located at 157 E. 2nd Street. Owned by Fern and Tommy Reeves, they have over 20 dealers and an ever-changing mix of interesting merchandise.

Almost directly across the street at 116 E. 2nd is Sparks Trading Post, another large shop owned by Bobby Sparks. It boasts a great variety of in-teresting items, from tiny treasures to furniture.

Just around the corner at 167 Walnut Street is Carrousel Antiques & Collectibles, owned by Marilyn Brookshear. Carrousel Antiques also has many diff erent kinds of merchandise, including wonderful antique and col-lectors’ marbles, not usually seen.

Also downtown are Th e Dragonfl y, Eclectiques and Bella Jane’s. Th e Dragonfl y at 118 Walnut Street is owned by Cherry Hoback and has both antique and modern merchandise, including many decorative items.

Eclectiques, located at 129 E. 2nd Street, is owned by Janine Lemons. Th is is a boutique which also usually has some antiques and carries a variety of fi nds.

Bella Jane’s, located at 136 Walnut, is owned by Audra Hoback. Bella Jane’s off ers fashionable clothing and accessories for women and children

D&B Antiques, What’s In Store, and Th e Memory Box off er up a selection of unusual and unique items for the antique treasure hunter.

Another place to check out is Our House, on North Hwy. 208, just a little north of Dairy Queen on the right. It is owned by Elroy Boedecker and has an amazing variety of whatever you might imagine. Most of these stores are closed on Mondays.


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Bella Jane’s

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136 Walnut 728-8008136 Walnut 728-8008

Ecletiques

Ecletiques

trendy with a twisttrendy with a twist

129 E. 2nd 728-2700129 E. 2nd 728-2700

Downtown Glamour

in historic Colorado City

Lenore’sLenore’s

Bring out your inner beautyBring out your inner beauty248 Walnut 728-4211248 Walnut 728-4211

Stacie’s CreationsStacie’s Creations

expressing your heart with flowersexpressing your heart with flowers258 Walnut 728-2100258 Walnut 728-2100

The DragonflyThe Dragonfly

Showcasing the unusual

Showcasing the unusual118 Walnut118 Walnut

A Main StreetCommunity

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Colorado City Opera House

110 Year Old PlayhouseNewly Renovated

Performances throughout the year

Proud Past - Promising FutureVisit the City of Colorado City website

for a list of upcoming events at the Opera House.

www.coloradocitytexas.orgSoon you will be able to access our website at www.ccityoperahouse.com


Guitars, jazz and more at Opera HouseTh e lights go down, the music comes up and the historic

old Opera House is once again in business.Th e original building was constructed in 1899-1900 and

featured staged light opera, vaudeville acts and after 1911, silent movies.

Although it was sold and converted to a boarding house in 1925 as the Great Depression of the 20’s and 30’s took its toll on the country, Colorado City’s residents restored it to its original purpose during the mid-20th century.

Th e West Texas Chamber of Commerce presented the 1985-86 Cultural Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Colorado City Playhouse, along with the Casa Manana Th eater in Fort Worth.

Community leaders, business men, teachers and students

joined forces in 2008 to restore the Opera House as close to its historical appearance as possible.

With refurbished walls, a drop ceiling and better insulation, along with decorations that stay true to the historical period, the Opera House is once again a place for performances ranging from drama to music, including concerts by Jay Boy Adams and Bill Worrell, the Tarleton State University Jazz band and the West Texas Steel Guitar Association.

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Railhead Trade Days: Taste of the frontierYou can shop til you drop during the Rail-

head Trade Days in Colorado City, if bargain hunting is your passion.

Th e event is held in March, July and No-vember and brings in vendors—and shop-pers—from throughout West Texas.

All activities take place in and around the Railhead Building on Saturday and Sunday.

Originally a car dealership showroom with

glass walls, the Railhead Building symbolized the heart of commerce in downtown C-City.

Located at First and Elm Streets, Railhead Trade Days is an arts and craft fair sponsored by the Colorado City Area Chamber of Com-merce.

Attendees are also encouraged to visit other businesses in the commu-nity, including those merchants locat-ed in the downtown area. Many local merchants downtown stay open ad-ditional hours during the event in an

eff ort to give visitors even more shop-ping choices.

Persons interested in renting booths for the Railhead Trade Days can contact the Chamber at 728-3403.

Rodeos are as much a part of West Texas as cotton and oil fi elds.Local and area cowboys gather each spring in Colorado City for the annual

Ranch Rodeo and a chance to demonstrate the riding and roping skills that are as much a part of their daily lives as breathing.

Sponsored by the Chamber of Com-merce, the Ranch Rodeo features ranch bronc riding, penning, doctor-ing, and branding events along with the Calf Scramble for the youngsters.

It’s a rip roaring good time with grilled hamburg-ers served up hot at the concession stand.


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If you’ve ever wanted to be a world champion, then Colorado City is the place to be in October when the Colo-rado City Volunteer Fire Department hosts the World Championship Boer Goat Cook-Off .

Th e World Championship Boer Goat Cook-off features 50 teams (groups of

Boer Boer Goat Cook OffGoat Cook Off

cooks) in a competition to produce the best tasting goat -- and win big money.

Each team can have no more than three cooks. Entry forms can be ob-tained at the Colorado City Fire Sta-tion, or via the Internet at www.wcbgc.sky.prohosting.com.

Boer goat isn’t the only delicacy on the menu during the weekend. A sepa-rate division is held for beans, pork ribs, brisket and dessert.

Th e Colorado City Volunteer Fire De-partment also recognizes several camps during the two-day cook-off , including

Best of Show, Friendliest and Classiest Camp.

Individuals or businesses that would like to enter the cook-off should contact the CCVFD at 728-5252 for details.

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Up, up in the sky....It started as a commemoration of

Colorado City’s new airport in 1946. It quickly grew into an annual celebration of aeronautics and fl ying enthusiasts.

Th e J. O. Dockrey July 4th Fly-in draws old and young alike from all parts of the country, including Anchorage, Alaska. Named after J. O. Dockrey, the driving force behind the event since its beginning, the fl y-in features a variety of planes from the unusual Gromman

Goose to home-built planes.Famed author and pilot Nancy Masters is

always in attendance to hand out awards.Th e acrobatics of Dave Watts and his

fellow parachutists from Odessa con-tinue to thrill crowds.

An old-fashioned “chuck wagon” breakfast starts the day off right for pi-lots and town folks alike. Th e event is held on the morning of July 4th, and everyone is encouraged to attend.


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If cars cause your heart to race like a supercharged hot rod, then Mitchell County will seem like paradise to you the second week of June during the CC Riders Sonic Cruise and Car Show.

Th e CC Riders annual car show fea-tures approximately 100 classic, antique and novelty cars from throughout the southeastern United States converge on the city for the two-day event.

Th e show, which is used to raise funds

for college scholarships for Mitchell County seniors, is one of the largest in West Texas.

Th e CC Riders, a group of local car enthusiasts, hold the car show in and around the Railhead Building in down-town Colorado City. Th e event also includes a “Sonic Cruise” in which the automobile owners parade their cars in a leisurely fashion up and down the main drag in town.

Bring your favorite hot rod, indulge in some sum-mer cruising, participate in the Hi/Low Poker Run or compete for the title of King and Queen of the Road.

Th e car show gets un-derway on Saturday with 24 diff erent divisions, in-cluding classifi cations for: Muscle Car (1959 through 1979), Street Rod (pre

Hot wheels galore at car show

1949), Race Car, Motorcycle, Restoration in Progress, Pick-up (pre 1960); Original (pre 1980), Classic Car (1955-1979), Late Model (post 1980), Pick-up (post 1960), Antique (pre 1955) and 4x4.

Glass trophies and prizes are awarded for the Best of Show, Best of the Rest and best in each class .

From movie cars to works in progress, it’s a feast for car enthusiasts. Visit with owners and discover why the CC Riders Car Show is one-of-a-kind.

The one time your mother won’t fuss at you for playing in the mud is during the 4-H annual Mud Bog held every Mother’s Day at the arena grounds in Colorado City.

The 4-H fundraiser has divisions for street class, modifi ed and open class, to see who can get across the deep pit of mud the fastest....sometimes it’s a question of seeing who can get across at all.

For the youngsters, the Dash for Cash is the highlight of the afternoon, as the young-at-heart wade through the pit for a cash prize.

There are no losers in this event as even the ones who get ‘bogged’ down come away with smiles.


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World classwater in ourown backyardLake C-City: The jewel of West Texas

Containing more than fi ve miles of shoreline, the 500-acre Colo-rado City State Park has plenty of room for fi shing, swimming and camping. Admission to the park is $4 for persons 13-64. Seniors 65 or older enter for $2. Children 12 and under have free admission.

Th e park’s features include a 75-person capacity recre-ation hall available for rent at $100 per day. Th e hall has an industrial-type refrigerator, stove, grill and air conditioner.

Th e park also has an open-air pavilion near the ramp, which is available for reservation at $35 per day.

A new addition to the park, 11 cabins are available for rent. Th e cost of a cabin is $50 per night, plus tax. Hook-ups and campsites for RVs and travel trailers are available. Sites with both electricity and water cost $15-$20 per day, while sites with water only cost $12 per day.

Th e park has 78 campsites with water and electricity, 34 campsites with water only, 62 picnic sites, four restrooms with showers, one restroom without showers in the day-use area, two trailer dump stations, one lighted fi shing barge, a swim-ming area and four-lane boat ramp.

Th e park also features a one-mile hiking trail. Rentals are available at the park to add to visitors’ fun, including hydrobikes, kayaks and pedal boats.

Lake Colorado City State Park is located 11 miles southwest of Colorado City on County Road 2836.

For more information, contact the state park at (325) 728-3931.



Wendy’s Whimsy

Eclectiques

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Medical service all day, every dayColorado City is fortunate to have state of the art medical services

able to meet a wide range of needs for the newcomer or visitor. Mitchell County Hospital District, a state-of-the-art facility built

in 2004, is comprised of several entities and employs over 170 employees.

Mitchell County Hospital - 997 West I-20 in Colorado City is a hospital with 25 beds. Th e full service hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Room, certifi ed Physical Th erapy Department, Respiratory Th erapy Department, Radiology Department, Cardiac Rehab, Swing Bed program and Operating Suites.

Family Medical Associates - Th e physician clinic associated with the hospital district is attached to the hospital which makes everything more convenient for patients. Family practice physicians - Dee A. Roach, M.D. and Dan Scott, M.D.; a general surgeon - Lufkin Moses, D.O.; and physician assistants - Lorrin Scott, Jr., P.A.-C. and Bill Everett, P.A.-C. all provide excellent care for patients by appointment. Appointments may be made by calling the clinic at (325) 728-2693

Other services include a 24-hour county ambulance service, as well as air ambulance service, specialty clinic for out-of-town specialists to travel to Colorado City for patient care and Wallace and Ware Units Medical Clinics to service the prison population.

AccessCare Dialysis Center in Colorado City opened it doors in January and services three shifts of dialysis patients from 5:15 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week, with plans

to increase operations to six days.Th e clinic’s smaller, personal setting and the attentive care the

patients receive help dialysis patients get their quality of life back, according to Davis Lewis, clinical manager. Having a local dialysis center also means a reduction in driving time, as well as providing a place for vacationing patients to get quality care.

Colorado City also boasts a full-time family dentist, Shane White, whose clinic at 446 Walnut, off ers general dentistry, extractions, root canals, a full time hygienist and sees children from six months

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Mitchell County is home to abundant wild-life. Coyotes, deer, horned toads, quail, turkey and dove, as well as elusive badgers, foxes and the occasional cougar all call it home.

Deer leases and private and group hunting parties are a long-standing tradition in Mitchell County, as well as being a integral part of the economy.

In addition to local wildlife, hunters can

pursue more exotic game at the Champion Ranch.

To honor hunters and their contributions, the Colorado City Chamber of Commerce holds an annual Hunter’s Appreciation Dinner.

The catered barbeque dinner with all the trimmings is held in the his-toric Railhead Building down-town. The event draws large crowds and gives away thousands of dollars in door prizes and gun raffl es.

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When it comes to honoring those

who have served their country in the Armed Forces, residents of Mitchell County do it with style and class.

Th e county honors its veterans in a big way with a veteran’s memo-rial in front of the Mitchell County Hospital, designed and implement-

ed by middle school students. An annual gathering of service veter-ans each May is sponsored by the middle school’s “Real History, Real Heroes” program.

Th e Run for the Wall ceremony and lunch features U.S. service veterans and supporters who are traveling across the United States on motorcycles in an eff ort to raise


awareness for veteran issues, as well as MIA/POW soldiers, and involves both parents and students in a community-wide event to remem-ber those fallen, but not forgotten.

For more information about the memorial or the Run for the Wall activities, contact Mark Merrell or Gayle Younger at (325) 728-2673.

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White Christmases for Mitchell County may be few and far between, but the Christ-mas spirit still permeates the landscape each December with the Festival of Trees, s p o n -s o r e d by the Cha m-ber of C o m -merce.

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tional decorating techniques used on Christmas trees by local businesses and organizations, is held in the Railhead Building. It attracts many adults and youths, not just to see the beautifully decorated trees, but to try a sample of homemade pies at the Pie Contest.

Th e Festival of Trees begins with a colorful and exciting parade through the downtown portion of Colorado City. More than 20 local businesses along with the Colorado High School student body partici-pate in the parade each year. A visit by Santa in a classy convertible, in-stead of the traditional reindeer, can be expected.

For more information, contact the chamber offi ce at (325) 728-3403.


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Colorado City is aff ectionately known as the “Poppy Mallow Capital of the World”.

Th e poppy mallow (callirhoe scabriuscula robles) fl ower was listed as a State Endangered Spe-cies in 1983, being identifi ed in only three counties in Texas: Coke, Mitchell and Runnels. Th ere are approximately 200 identifi ed plants in the county.

While applying for a grant with the TPWD sev-eral years ago, the county agreed to establish a fi ve-acre tract of land that is

protected for the poppy mallow and to preserve and study the plant. Th e county, along with Angelo State University, protect, preserve and continue to study the fl owers’ characteristics.

Today, the poppy mallow is thriving at its designated loca-

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Contributed by CHS Staff From a school lens, the answer to that

question is quite simple- her citizens! As a high school administrator for the last nine years, I have had the opportunity to work with Colorado City’s parents, students, and community members in so many ways. Our teachers really know and care about our students. Our students and parents really know our teachers and support them. Our community’s business people and volunteers step up and help out whenever there is even an hint of a need! Th is cohesive and col-laborative approach to education has helped

our campus earn the status of “recognized” from the Texas Education Agency.

Th is is not a label that belongs just to Colorado High School, but to all of our citi-zens! In a town like this, it truly takes all of us to make our schools the best that they can be!

Support for our school from the citizens of Colorado City does not stop with aca-demics. Our community rallies behind our sports teams, which made the state playoff s in football, volleyball, basketball, and track last school year. Th ey know that community excitement that is generated behind winning

programs creates winning schools and a winning atmosphere in general.

Our fi ne arts programs are second to no one! Th e Colorado High School Band advanced to the Texas State Marching Band Contest this fall and in-tends on making that a tradition! Our theatre department took top honors at their competition in March, and our art programs are supported by the fantastic folks in the West Texas Art Guild.

Colorado City’s citizens also come

out to support our young men and wom-en who participate in the annual Mitchell County Livestock Show. Tens of thousands of dollars are donated to that association by the citizens of Colorado City. Finally, the graduates from Colorado City (and sur-rounding communities) are recognized by local clubs and organizations, churches, and individuals.

Th ese folks come together and make sure that our graduates have a chance for success beyond high school by generously donating thousands of dollars in local scholarships. Th e time, energy, eff ort, love, and care given to our schools by Colorado City citizens makes it truly a great place in which to live!

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Westbrook ISD

Contributed by WHS Staff Westbrook ISD, home of the Westbrook

Wildcats, is located approximately 9 miles west of Colorado City on Interstate 20. Th e campus of Westbrook ISD is located at 102 E. Bertner.

Th e District 1-A school has an average en-rollment of 225 students in Pre-K through 12th grades, featuring a student/ teacher ra-tio of 12 to 1.

Westbrook High School is one of those few places left in the world where a student is a person and not a number. It is quality education with the personal touch, where ev-eryone knows your name.

To supplement the basic core curriculum, Westbrook ISD off ers elective courses to sec-ondary students that enhance their educa-tion. Junior and senior level students may also elect to take classes through the Dis-tance Learning Lab for dual credit through Western Texas College.

Students are encouraged to participate in academic, organizational, and athletic ex-tracurricular activities. Opportunities for students to diversify their interests are many at Westbrook ISD. A relatively small enroll-ment means that all students interested in participating in extracurricular activities, have a chance to do so.

Teachers and other faculty at Westbrook encourage students to branch out and explore new fi elds. Whether its theater arts, athletics, or ag science that interests your student, they will feel at home at WISD.

Some of the highlights of the year for Westbrook ISD students and families are Pigskin Preview, the Fall Festival, local stock show, variety show, and the senior trip. Th e last seven years, seniors have enjoyed a trip to Disney World in Florida, which they’ve paid for

completely through fundraising and work-ing before their senior year even begins.

Each year, Westbrook graduating seniors are awarded numerous scholarships. In fact, for over ten years now, every graduate of WISD has left with not only a diploma, but also scholarship money in hand. Westbrook graduates are prepared fi nancially, as well as academically, to further their education and future endeavors.

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Contributed by LHS Staff Loraine ISD is located 10 minutes East of Colorado City, 25 min-

utes West of Sweetwater, and 25 minutes South of Snyder. We are right in the middle of three good communities. Our campus serves our local population and transfers from Colorado City, Roscoe,

Sweetwater, Snyder, and High-land. Our students are off ered a variety of core curriculum classes, as-well-as dual credit through W.T.C. at the district’s expense. Th e student only need make the grades to continue with the college instruction. All of our students 6 - 12 can participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities including U.I.L. sports, Cheerleading, F.F.A., student council, N.H.S., N.J.H.S., Journalism, and yearbook.

Loraine has a proud tradition and is continuing to build a new tradition. Our F.F.A. pro-gram is expecting bright new things with the hiring of Duff y Galloway and hope to return to a strong showing and competing program. Th e sports programs hope to return to the playoff s and continue to build on new talent coming into our district. Loraine ISD is a tre-mendous district with a lot to off er students and families. We would hope anyone interested will give the district a look, and feel free to stop in and visit with us anytime.


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Heart of West Texas Museum

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Exhibits of Interest:Prehistoric Mammoth

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Welcome Newcomers and Visitorsto Colorado City and Mitchell County.

We invite you to visit and let us show you what West Texas hospitality is all about. Better still, make your home

with us and become a part of the good life in a caring community. We are a

county filled with forward thinking, energetic people who have a vision

for our future.

Colorado City is the county seat of Mitchell County with a population of

about 4000. We have excellent schools, a state park, lakes, rivers, city parks, library, modern hospital, motels, a nine-hole golf course, airport, sports complex, year round hunting and fish-ing, boutiques, and antique shopping.

Come and enjoy the West Texas experience with us.

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The Heart of West Texas Museum: more than just exhibits

Th e Heart of West Texas Museum, located at the corner of 3rd and Locust Sts. in Colo-rado City, captures both the pre-history and the history of our part of Texas. Th e building itself was the home of one of Colorado City’s earliest physicians, Dr. P.C. Coleman, who arrived here with his family in 1882.

Exhibits pay tribute to Kiowa Chief Lone Wolf, prehistoric mammoth and bison, western heritage exhibits like the T&P ca-boose, and prominent fi gures in our com-munity’s history: such as Sheriff Dick Ware, who killed the outlaw Sam Bass; “80 John” Wallace, the fi rst black rancher in Texas; and Colonel Isaac Ellwood, the inventor of barbed wire.

If that were all the Heart of West Texas Museum had to off er, it would be a lot, but there is much more. You are invited to come in for a tour, or to wander around at your own pace and get a glimpse of our heritage. Th e museum is open Tuesday through Fri-day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10

a.m. till 2 p.m. Th ere is no charge for ad-mittance, although donations are accept-ed to help fund future projects. Please call (325) 728-8285 for more information.


Mitchell County Hospital DistrictHere to serve your Healthcare Needs

Mitchell County Hospital, located at 997 West I-20 in Colorado City, is ready to take care of all your health care needs.

Mitchell County Hospital 728-3431 Family Medical Associates 728-2693 Valley Fair Lodge 728-2634

In its 128 year history, Colo-rado City has been shaped by many great men and women. Few, however, were as famous, well-connected and wealthy as

Heritage House

A legacy that endures to the presentthe builder of the Heritage House, Colonel Jeremiah P. Hodgson. His home at 425 Chestnut St. is a testament to those who came to West Tex-

as, not just on their way somewhere else, but to leave something valuable behind.

Son-in-law of General Tom Green, for whom Tom Green County is named, Hodgson was well-known in his own right, both as successful rancher and clerk at the Federal Court in El Paso. He was known as a Virginia gentleman and much of the house he built refl ects the architectural style of that area, with its wrap around porch, separate kitchen, front parlor, family sitting room, fi re-places, and breezeways.

Heritage House was the fi rst brick house built in Colorado City, but even the bricks have a story to tell. Th ey are made from clay found in the bed and along the banks of the Colorado River.

Although the house has been home to many respected citizens in its cen-tury and a quarter existence, including Winfi eld Scott, millionaire rancher;

W.T. Scott (no relation), promoter of the T&P Railroad; and Dr. Oscar Majors, local physician; the Heritage House owes its preservation to the late Marian Bassham of the Spade Ranch, who bought it for the purpose of restoration. It became a Texas His-toric Landmark in 1966 and was add-ed to the National Register in 1979 through the eff orts of the late J. Lee Jones Jr., who wrote and edited Lore and Legend, a compilation of Mitch-ell County’s history. Mrs. Bassham presented the house as a gift to Colo-rado City in 1987.

Th e house, with its beautiful pe-riod furnishings, can be viewed by appointment by calling the Heart of West Texas Museum at (325) 728-8285, and can be leased for special events including garden weddings for a reasonable fee.


Colorado CityAll Saints Episcopal Church, 304 Locust, 325-728-2243Calvary Baptist Church, 1025 E. 15th, 325- 728-2262Christian Temple Church, 1901 Hickory, 325-728-5944Church of Christ, 2239 Austin, 325-728-3181Church of Christ, Dallas and College Ave. Dorn United Methodist Chapel, FM 2836, just off I-20 First Assembly of God, 830 E. 17th, 325-728-2187First Baptist Church, 3rd & Chestnut, 325-728-3442First Christian Church, 4th & Elm, 325-728-2787First Presbyterian Church, 5th & Chestnut, 325-728-5235First United Methodist Church, 333 Chestnut, 325-728-5296House of Hope Community Church, 200 W. 17th, 325-728-5900Iglesia Emmanuel, 4th & Pine Jesus Name United Pentecostal Church, 529 S. Hwy 163, 325-728-2900Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 528 Austin, 325-728-8088Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1404 College Ave, 325-728-3006New Life Bible Ministries, 17th & Hickory, 325-728-2119Oak Street Baptist Church, 805 Oak, 325- 728-2062Plainview Church of Christ, 2209 S. Hwy 163, 325- 674-2840Primera Iglesia Bautista Calvario, 1635 Walnut Street, 325-728-2855St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 2005 Walnut, 325- 728-3452

LoraineCanaan Baptist Church, 202 Irvin, 325-737-2799Crocket-Smiley Streets Church of Christ First Baptist, 104 S. Market Ave., 325-737-2206First United Methodist, 400 S. Main Street, 325-737-2903Lightfoot Church of ChristSt. Joseph Catholic Church, 104 S. Hinson, 325-737-1022WestbrookFirst Baptist, 207 N. McKinney, 325-644-3321Methodist Church, 302 Hughes StreetWestbrook Church of Christ, 109 N. Main Street, 325-644-5356

Heart and soul: places to worship

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Mitchell County Event Calendar

Jan. 22, 2011.......Chamber of Commerce BanquetMarch 20-21, 2011................Railhead Trade DaysApril 16, 2011........................Ranch Rodeo/DanceMay 7, 2011.....................................4-H Mud BogJune 10-11, 2011....................CC Riders Car ShowJune 25, 2011........Rotary Night Golf TournamentJuly 4 ......Fireworks and Fun at Ruddick ParkJuly 4.......... JO. Dockrey Fly-In and Breakfast

For more information contact:Colorado City Area Chamber of Commerce at

(325) 728-3403 or visit the website www.coloradocitychamberofcommerce.com

July 17-18.....................Railhead Trade DaysSept. 25.............................Cowboy BreakfastSept. 25.................Mitchell County ReunionSept. 25-26.....................Junktique JamboreeHomecoming Weekend .................................................................Parade and Kiwanis BBQOct. ......World Championship Boer Goat Cook-Off Oct. 31 ...............Trick or Treat Around TownNov. 5......................Hunter Appreciation DinnerNov. 20-21....................Railhead Trade DaysDec. 4-5 .. Festival of Trees/Parade/Chili SupperJan . 13, 14, 15, 2011....Mitchell Co. Stock Show

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Th e Colorado City Record serves Mitchell County as a weekly newspaper. Founded in 1905, the Record is pub-lished each Th ursday morn-ing.

Carrier delivery is avail-able within the city limits of Colorado City. Delivery to the remainder of the county is by mail.

All in-county subscrip-tions are $32 per year, out-of-county rates are $38 per year.

For those high-tech cus-tomers, online subscriptions cost $30 per year. Visit our website: www.coloradorecord.com

To fi nd out how to get your subscription started, call 728-3413 or go by the offi ce at 257 E. 2nd St. in downtown Colorado City.

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Q. How much did this year’s Chamber of Commerce fi rework show cost?A.This year’s fi rework show cost the Chamber of Commerce $5,600.

(as of June 26, 2007)Lake Colorado City...2066.35’

Full at 2070.3’ Down 3.95’Lake Champion...2043.75Full at 2083’ Down 39.25’

BriefsSEE OBITS ON PAGE 2

Gina Allen, Big Spring

Andrew Rivera, Colorado City

David Northcutt, Colorado City

Chester Morris, Clyde

ObituariesAround TownHappy birthday Michael Green (June 27)… Happy birthday Jason Vander-slice (June 27)… Happy belated birthday Sonny Martinez (June 20) & Delana Gutierrez (June 21)… Paul Guess keeping the kids in line... Man-dy Strain cookin’ up some dessert.

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Thought of the WeekThe only preparation for

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Lake Levels

BBQ PlatesSt. James Baptist Church will be selling barbeque plates Sat., June 30 beginning at 11 a.m. To place an order or to pre-order, call 728-3760.

Benefi t DanceThe family of Yolanda Garcia, liver transplant patient, is host-ing a benefi t dance Sat., June 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight at

Immunization records, as well as Medicaid or CHIP cards should be brought to the clinic. For more information, call 325-754-4945.

Burrito SaleThe Country Girls, 8 and under softball team, will have a brisket burrito sale on Fri., June 22 at First National Bank beginning at 10:30 a.m.

the Cricket Ballroom. Proximo Sonido will provide the music. Proceeds will go toward Yolan-da’s medical expenses.

Immunization ClinicThe Texas Department of State Health Services will hold an immunization clinic Mon., July 9th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Wal-lace Center, 149 S. Hwy. 208.

RAEGAN COSTABILE (ABOVE LEFT) AND RANKIN BULLARD (below) were among several Colorado City Wolf Pack summer track athletes to earn spots in the TAAF Region X Meet Saturday in San Angelo. In all, the team earned more than 25 spots for the July 7 meet.

Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July

Tommy WellsColorado City Record

Th e Colorado City Record’s 2007 Visitors and Newcomers guide is scheduled to be published next Th ursday, July 5. Th e special edition highlights some

of the area’s top attractions as well as off ers tips to new-comers to Mitchell County and Colorado City.

In all, 6,500 of the spe-cial 40-page section will be printed. A copy of the pub-lication will be included in each edition of the Colora-do City Record next Th urs-day. Th e issue will also be available at several local

outlets as well as the chamber of commerce.Any local business that would like to advertise

their goods or services to visitors and newcomers to the county in the magazine-style publication should contact the Record offi ce by noon Friday, June 29.

Annual RanchRodeo slated for Saturday

Tommy WellsColorado City Record

SAN ANGELO -- Hutchinson Elementary fi fth grader Rankin Bullard wasn’t as concerned with the heat Saturday at the San Angelo sports complex as he was with making sure he and his Colorado City Wolf Pack teammates were able to turn up the heat on everyone else.

Turning up the heat -- as in making it harder for the hundreds of other athletes from West Texas to

get past Dan Gainey’s squad for a chance at qualify-ing for the Texas Region X Track and Field Meet.

Bullard and the Wolf Pack can consider the mis-sion accomplished. Th e Colorado City summer track team turned in a stellar eff ort by nailing down more than 25 berths in the upcoming regional meet, which is slated for July 7 at the Angelo State Multi-Purpose Complex.

Individuals placing in the top three at the regional meet will advance to the TAAF state meet in July.

Wolf Pack takes aimat Region X track meet

Newcomers guide to be released next week

City OKs Southwest Securities to seek funds for wastewater plant/police annex

By Tommy WellsColorado City Record

Planes of all shapes and sizes will be fi lling the skies on July 4 for the 45th annual gather-ing of aircraft and aeronautic enthusiasts at the Colorado City Municipal Airport.

West Texas’ oldest aircraft show, the event drew ap-proximately 90 entrants from

throughout West Texas and the southwestern U.S. last year.

Th e Fly-In will begin early July 4 when pilots and local enthusiasts gather for a Fly-In breakfast. Th e breakfast, which is served by employees of Th e City National Bank from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., will consist of bacon, eggs, Texas toast, can-

See FLY-IN, Page 3

Independence Day celebrations on tap for C-City


Wondering where you can get your fi ll of pops, bangs, ooohs and aaahs this Indepen-dence Day? Well, the answer is closer than you might think.

Fireworks and fun will be on tap for residents of Mitchell County this Tuesday at Rud-dick Park when the Colorado

City Area Chamber of Com-merce stages its annual “Fun Fest In Th e Park” gala. Th e event is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., with the fi reworks dis-play set to start at dark.

Residents may want to check out PJ’s big fi reworks show Sunday at Lake Colorado City. Th e show is held at Coopers Cover, but can be seen from

nearly any part of the lake.FunFest activities will begin

for area youths at 1 p.m. when the city pool is opened for free swimming. Th e pool will be open from noon until 6 p.m.

Other activities will be held throughout the day, includ-ing a wading pool, a dunkin’ booth, a tug o’ war showdown

C-City Chamber’s annual fi reworks display to light up Mitchell County sky on July 3

July 4 Fly-In puts spotlight on C-City municipal airport

See FIREWORKS, Page 3


Some of the best ranch hands in Texas will be converging on Colorado City this weekend to compete in the Colorado City Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ranch Rodeo. Th e event will be held this Saturday, June 30, at the Mitchell County Rodeo Grounds.

As of Tuesday 12 teams teams from through-out the state were signed up to com-pete in the event. Among the partici-pants this year will be a group of ranch hands from Segiun and Dublin. Also slated to compete

are teams from Clyde, Big Spring, San Angelo and two local groups from the Twin Mountain Ranch and the C&S Ranch.

“It’s going to be good and very exciting,” said Brodie Harris. “We want to encourage every-one to come out and watch our local boys as they compete for the Ranch Rodeo title.”

At the rodeo, cowboys will compete in sever-al events to gauge their skill on horseback, with ropes and other ranch-related items. Among the events the teams will compete in are Team

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Colorado CityRanch Rodeo

Saturday, June 30

Th e Colorado City City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, June 26, to authorize Southwest Securities to seek funding for a $2.5 million project that would make needed improvements to the municipal waste-water treatment facility and the construction of a new fi re and police station. Th e city could hear back on the company’s eff orts to secure bonds at its Aug. 14 meet-ing.

Under a proposal submitted by Southwest Securi-ties’ Brian Grubb, the city could get bonds through the private market and secure funds for the project at ap-proximately 5 percent annual interest, making the city annual payment -- which would not begin until fi scal year 2009 -- about $190,000 a year over 25 years.

City offi cials said the $2.5 million could be repaid early should the city, as expected, be approved to re-

ceive approximately $8 million it applied for in USDA Rural Development funding.

Th e city is currently in violation of TCEQ rules at its wastewater facility. Th e city recently agreed to buy land adjacent to the plant to expand its discharge area.

Part of the funds could go toward buying the Brown-fi eld Building or building a new structure to house the police and fi re stations.

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Speak Easy RV Park is a recent addition to Colorado City. Th e RV park has many spaces ready to rent with full hook-ups including water, sewer, electricity, cable and wireless internet. Several back-in spaces are available, as well as a mini-laundry for RV guests, as well as being open to the public. Pull-thru spaces will be available soon, along with a propane dispensary. Speak Easy is located at 748 Concho, one mile south of 2nd Street on Highway 163 in Colorado City. Th e park has its own restaurant, the Speak Easy No Bar and Grill which serves up hot hamburgers, burritos, and skillet breakfasts with New Mexico-style green chiles. Everyone is welcome! Th e restaurant is open seven days a week, Monday through Friday starting at 6 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8 a.m. Owners Terry and Teresa Gibbs are excited about upcoming additions which include a club house and hunter and biker dry cabins. For more information, go to our website www.speakeasyrv.com or call 325-728-8899.

RV park off ers muchmore than “parking”

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on Hwy. 163 (Concho St.)


Mesquite and elm trees shade the Wolf Creek Golf Course, a nine-hole semi private golf course with a private swimming pool. Open year round, Wolf Creek provides golf enthusiasts with the opportunity to improve their skills.

Green fees start at $8 weekdays and $10 weekends for 9 holes; and $10 weekdays and $16 weekends for 18 holes. Cart rentals are $16 for 18 holes.

Summer memberships are available for June, July and August. Yearly membership dues per family are $65 per month and single memberships are $55 per month. Th ere is an initiation fee of $100 to join the club.

Membership includes unlimited golf and pool access for the summer months. Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed on Tuesdays.

Join us every Th ursday during the summer for our popular ABCD Scrambles! Have your name on the list by 5 p.m. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. Call 728-5514 for details.

Wolf Creek hosts yearly tournaments including the Annual Men’s Tournament on Father’s Day weekend, the Rotary Night Golf Tourney and the Th ree Person Scramble held the fi rst weekend in August.

Th e golf course and club house are also available for special events through community groups or organizations.

Wolf Creek Golf Course~ Fun and Challenging ~

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Moving to Mitchell County?Here are a few helpful tips that could make WATER – City Hall

City Hall located at 180 West 3rd Street in downtown Colo-rado City is the place to go to have your water service started.

Th e City of Colorado City requires a $50 connection fee (not a deposit) before water is turned on. To establish a new account, each applicant must show his or her photo ID and sign the con-nect order. All accounts opened before 3:00 p.m. will have water service started that day.

Th e minimum rate for residential service per month is $16.75 which is the cost of the fi rst 2000 gallons. Th e minimum rates for sewer service and garbage collection are $18 and $20.95 respec-tively. Total minimum billing for one month with tax is $57.43.

Statements are mailed on the last day of the month with pay-ments due by the 10th of each month. If payments are not paid by the 20th of each month, a $5 late fee will be charged. All bills not paid by the 30th of each month will be subject to disconnec-tion of water.

For further information, call the Water Department at 728-3463.LAKE CHAMPION -- Favorite fi shing stop

Texas Electric Service Company, builder of Lake Colorado City and donor of Lake Colorado City State Park, also owns Lake

Champion on South Highway 208.Fisher Park on Lake Champion is owned by the City of Colo-

rado City. Fishing is open seven days a week from dawn until dusk. Th ere is a $20 deposit fee for a key to gain entry into Fisher Park. You may get a key to Lake Champion at City Hall, 180 West 3rd Street. Th e gate is locked at all times. You may return your key and your $20.00 will be refunded.

Fisher Park has no electricity, camping sites, trash cans, or rest-rooms. Be prepared. Th ere is no boat ramp. A two-person boat may be launched from the shore, but do it at your own risk.

No jet skis or skiing is allowed on Lake Champion by the au-thority of Texas Electric Service Company.

Mitchell County Utility Co., located at 5345 Lake County Rd. 256 on Lake Colorado City, provides water and natural gas to the lake area. Th e utility company also off ers water to Lake Cham-pion and also provides gas service to the Westbrook area. To learn more, call 325-728-5092.

GAS SERVICETo apply for natural gas service with Atmos Energy, new cus-

tomers should call 1-888-286-6700. Applications for natural gas service can also be made through the Atmos Energy web site at www.atmosenergy.com.

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department .......................728-3931Texas Department of Public Safety .........................728-5214Colorado City Area Chamber of Commerce ..........728-3403Colorado City Civic Center....................................728-3403Community Development Dept. ...........................728-2072Colorado City Municipal Airport ...........................728-8114Colorado City Police Department ..........................728-5294Colorado City City Hall .........................................728-5331Colorado City Record ............................................728-3413Colorado City Swimming Pool ...............................728-8151Colorado City Volunteer Fire Depart. (emergency) 728-3131 (non-emergency) ..728-5252Colorado City Water Department ..........................728-3463Mitchell County Hospital ......................................728-3431Family Medical Clinic ............................................728-2693Mitchell County Ambulance Service ......................728-3483Mitchell County Courthouse .................................728-2457Mitchell County Sheriff ’s Department ....................728-5261Mitchell County Public Library..............................728-3968Mitchell County Utility .........................................728-5092Mitchell County Veterans Service ...........................728-5701KVMC/KAUM Radio ...........................................728-5224Heart of West Texas Museum .................................728-8285

Important Numbers in Mitchell County

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life a bit easier for newcomers to the countyColorado City, Loraine, Westbrook…Three school districts in Mitchell County

Three school districts in Mitchell County provide an education for pre-school through 12th grade stu-dents.

To enroll in any of the school districts, students need a birth certifi cate, social security card and immu-nization record.

• Colorado Independent School District, in District 5-AA, consists of four campuses: Kelley Elementary, pre-kindergarten through second grade; Hutchinson Elementary, third through fi fth grade; Colorado Middle School, sixth through eighth grade; Colorado High School and Wallace Accelerated High School.

Enrollment: 1040• Loraine Independent School District, in District 4

Division II, 800 S. Lightfoot.Enrollment: 174• Westbrook Independent School District, in Dis-

trict 3 Division I, 102 E. Bertner.Enrollment: 225

Clubs and OrganizationsMitchell County AARP #1461 ...................................................... (325) 728-5990American Cancer Society ............................................................ (325) 728-8445Colorado City Garden Club ......................................................... (325) 728-8403Rotary Club.....................................................Box 683, Colorado City, TX 79512Mitchell Co. Historical Commission ............................................. (325) 728-3009Historical Society ......................................................................... (325) 728-5502Mitchell Co. Hospital Auxiliary ..................................................... (325) 728-5148Colorado City Volunteer Fire Dept. .............................................. (325) 728-5252Wallace Senior Citizens Center ................................................... (325) 728-2392Friends of Mitchell Co. Library ..................................................... (325) 728-2712Mitchell County 4-H Club .............................................................. (325) 728-3111CHS Band Boosters .................................................................... (325) 728-8688Lions Club............................................ 157 W. 2nd St., Colorado City, TX 79512Kiwanis Club ........................................ 157 W. 2nd St., Colorado City, TX 79512Colorado City Bass Club ............................................................. (325) 728-8436

Financial InstitutionsThe City National Bank ................................................................ (325) 728-5221First National Bank ...................................................................... (325) 728-3485Western Bank ...............................................................................(325) 737-2211Big Spring EEFCU ....................................................................... (325) 728-3445

Local RealtorsTown & Country Real Estate........................................................ (325) 728-5879Fleta Lewis Real Estate ............................................................... (325) 728-3982Texas Real Estate........................................................................ (325) 728-3500Hackfeld’s ....................................................................................(325) 207-8778DeLoera Realty............................................................................ (325) 575-2575

Apartment ListingsColorado City Senior Apartments ................................................ (325) 728-2347Colorado City Apartments............................................................ (325) 728-3308Quail Run Apartments ................................................................. (325) 728-8443Andrea Gardens Apartments .........................................................(325 728-8565

Who’s Who in Mitchell County

ELECTRIC – Cap Rock Energy CorporationTaking care of customers is not only where Cap Rock’s

business is focused, it is our business and our only business. Cap Rock has always had an excellent reputation for cus-tomer service and every Cap Rock employee stands ready to do his or her part to make sure customers in rural areas receive the same high quality of electric service as customers who live in more densely-populated areas.

For new service, Cap Rock requires either a deposit or a letter of credit from another electric company before service is installed. Th ere is a low service connect fee per meter. Ev-ery eff ort will be made to connect a service the same day when an account is established before noon. Statements may be paid locally at the Lone Wolf Division of Cap Rock En-ergy, located at South Hwy. 208 and Business 20. For more information, call 728-5232 or 1-800-442-8688.

Additional energy providers are TXU 1-800-236-5932 and Reliant Energy 1-866-222-7100.PHONE/INTERNET SERVICE

AT&T is our local telephone/internet provider. For informa-tion about phone/internet service go to www.att.com.


BUDDY & SONSBODY SHOP

Bring it in wrecked and we will make it look like brand new!

Buddy & Sons Body Shop1635 Westpoint, Colorado City

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From down home cooking to fast food, Colorado City has plenty of great eating places to choose from.Bama’s House 440 E. 5th

A touch of class for a more elegant timeMi Ranchito 237 Concho StAuthentic Mexican fl avor served in a tropical paradiseHildago 1336 Westpoint AveSouth of the border cooking in the heart of West TexasPizza Hut 2215 HickoryGood times, good eating, for the young at heart Cold Spot HickoryMexican food and breakfast burritosGas N Grub 2110 S. Hwy 208Pizzas and hamburgers to go for the on-the-road crowdSonic Drive In 125 E. IH 20A happenin’ place for life in the fast laneSportsman’s Club 3310 Lake CR 252Chicken fried steak, all you can eat catfi sh and mesquite grilled steaks—need we say more?Summer’s Out West 9269 W IH 20 WestbrookFriendly service and great short order cookingChevronDeli to go

Lisa’s Barbeque 913 E. I-20Finger licking goodEl Torito 1300 block of WestpointWhere you go for good food & good pricesBigg’s Pizza 203 E. 2nd StreetHomemade bread, pizza and saladUSA Burrito 2101 HickoryHomemade tortillas from the closest thing to mama’s cocinaHamburger Shoppe 12th & Hickory Eat with the DukeYoly’s Place inside B&B One Stop 548 N 1-20 Down home cooking, catering to truckersSubway 150 E IH 20Healthy eating made freshSantiago’s intersection of I-20 and S Hwy 208Mexican-American cruisineDairy Queen 2301 N Hwy 208Cooking up Texas style burgersJust Stop 5889 I H 20Great sandwiches for folks on the goSpeak Easy No Bar and Grill Restaurant S Hwy 163Featuring skillet breakfastsTio’s Restaurant 1400 block of WestpointServing breakfast on the weekendsDandy’s Diner 121 E. 2nd

World famous burgers with a small town fl avorLa Fe Restaurant 1209 WestpointAuthentic Tex-Mex eatingSlo Poke BBQ 600 E. Pacifi c Ave - LoraineMmmmmm...spicy!Buck’s South I-20 Exit 207 Westbrook Steaks cooked the way you likeBurrito Place 1045 HickoryAuthentic Mexican cuisineTown N Country corner of I-20 & N. Hwy. 208Deli food on the run

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Let the games begin...West Texans love their sports year round and the

Sports Complex with men’s and women’s softball fi elds, little league and high school ball fi elds, as well as a soccer fi eld, is always geared up for a game.

Available for school activities, district and league

play, church and civic organizations or as a venue for special events, the complex stays busy. For more information, contact the Board of Economic De-velopment at 325-728-2298 or CISD at 325-728- 3721.


The City National BankMember FDIC • 228 Elm • Colorado City • 728-5221Member City National BancShares, Inc. www.cnbccity.com

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We started with the idea of creating a bank thatwas customer focused and community minded.Our basic purpose was to improve the quality ofour customers’ lives through quality financial ser-vice. This added value to being one of our custom-ers. Value became our tradition.

If you are looking for strength, stability and safety,look to City National Bank, the financial leader inMitchell County for more than a century.

The City National Bank welcomes all newcomersand visitors to our area.

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Colorado City Texas 2010 Visitor's Guide