2021-2024 statewide transportation improvement program
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2021-2024Statewide TransportationImprovement ProgramTxDOT El Paso DistrictHighway Projects
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PAGE: 3 OF 4
13:37:41 PM TXDOT EL PASO DISTRICT - HIGHWAY PROJECTS
FY 2021
2021-2024 STIP 07/2020 Revision: Revising
DISTRICT MPO COUNTY CSJ TIP FY HWY PHASE CITY YOE COST
EL PASO JEFF DAVIS 0924-10-007 2021 VARIOUS C OTHER $ 350,000LIMITS FROM WITHIN DAVIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK PROJECT SPONSOR TxDOT
REVISION DATE 07/2020LIMITS TO .PROJECT SEAL COAT PARK ROADS, PARKING LOTS AND CAMPSITE PULLOUTS MPO PROJ NUM
DESCR FUNDING CAT(S) 10REMARKS PROJECT 02/17 ADD FY20; FOR INFO PURPOSES
P7 HISTORY TOTAL PROJECT COST INFORMATION
PREL ENG $ 10,134ROW PURCH $ 0 COST OF
CONSTR $ 350,000 APPROVEDCONST ENG $ 5,253 PHASES
CONTING $ 1,158 $ 350,000INDIRECT $ 0BOND FIN $ 0
PT CHG ORD $ 3,557TOTAL CST $ 370,102
AUTHORIZED FUNDING BY CATEGORY/SHARECATEGORY FEDERAL STATE REGIONAL LOCAL LC TOTAL10 $ 0 $ 350,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 350,000TOTAL $ 0 $ 350,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 350,000
PHASE: C = CONSTRUCTION, E = ENGINEERING, R = ROW, T = TRANSFER
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13:37:41 PM TXDOT EL PASO DISTRICT - HIGHWAY PROJECTS
FY 2024
2021-2024 STIP 07/2020 Revision: Revising
DISTRICT MPO COUNTY CSJ TIP FY HWY PHASE CITY YOE COST
EL PASO CULBERSON 0924-08-004 2024 VARIOUS C OTHER $ 700,000LIMITS FROM WITHIN SIERRA DIABLO WMA PROJECT SPONSOR TxDOT
REVISION DATE 07/2020LIMITS TO .PROJECT IMPROVE EXISTING UNPAVED WMA ROAD WITH ADDITIONAL ROAD BASE MATERIAL MPO PROJ NUM
DESCR FUNDING CAT(S) 10REMARKS PROJECT
P7 HISTORY TOTAL PROJECT COST INFORMATION
PREL ENG $ 34,300ROW PURCH $ 0 COST OF
CONSTR $ 700,000 APPROVEDCONST ENG $ 34,230 PHASES
CONTING $ 7,910 $ 700,000INDIRECT $ 0BOND FIN $ 0
PT CHG ORD $ 29,120TOTAL CST $ 805,560
AUTHORIZED FUNDING BY CATEGORY/SHARECATEGORY FEDERAL STATE REGIONAL LOCAL LC TOTAL10 $ 0 $ 700,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 700,000TOTAL $ 0 $ 700,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 700,000
PHASE: C = CONSTRUCTION, E = ENGINEERING, R = ROW, T = TRANSFER
TIP Highway Financial Summary ‐ Year of Expenditure Cost
Funding Category
Description Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized Programmed Authorized
1Preventive Maintenance and Rehabilitation
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2M or 2UUrban Area (Non‐ TMA) Corridor Projects
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3Non‐Traditionally Funded Transportation Project
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3DB Design Build (DB) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
4Urban and Regional Connectivity
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
5 CMAQ $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
6 Structures ‐ Bridge $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
7 Metro Mobility & Rehab $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
8 Safety $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
9 TAP Set‐Aside Program $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
10 Supplemental Transportation $350,000 $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $700,000 $700,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000
10 CBI Corridor Border $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
11 District Discretionary $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
11 Energy Sector $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
12 Texas Clear Lanes $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
12 Strategic Priority $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
SW PE Statewide Budget PE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
SW ROW Statewide Budget ROW $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $350,000 $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $700,000 $700,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 Total FY 21‐24$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$350,000 $0 $0 $700,000 $1,050,000
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
CAT 3 ‐ Prop 1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
CAT 3 ‐ PTF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
CAT 3 ‐ RTR $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
CAT 3 ‐ TDC $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$350,000 $0 $0 $700,000 $1,050,000
El Paso District ‐ District 24Initial FY 2021 ‐ 2024 Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 Total FY 2021 ‐ 2024Funding by Category
Funding Participation Source
Statewide Budget ROW
Source
Local Match
Total
CAT 3 ‐ DB
CAT 3 ‐ CRISI
Statewide Budget PE
CAT 3 ‐ Local Transit
FederalState
CAT 3 ‐ Local Contributions (LC)
760.17.TEM
Documentation of Notice and Opportunity to Comment
Project Location Brewster County
Culberson County Hudspeth County Jeff David County Presidio County
El Paso District, FY 2021-2024 Rural TIP
Contract #: 24-85DP5011
Project Limits TxDOT El Paso District, excluding El Paso County
Total Number of Commenters 0
Contents
A. Comment/ Response MatrixB. Notices ProvidedC. Figures: Website, Online Notice, Virtual PowerPoint Presentation
Appendix A Comment/Response Matrix
TxDOT El Paso FY 2021-2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program Revision Comments
No comments received.
Appendix B Notices
Provided
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American Legion Post 79 in Alpine hosted dinner for the Sul Ross State University men’s and ladies’ basketball teams on Jan. 3. University President Pete Gallego and his Chief of Staff Mike Pacheco at-tended the events and spoke with the students, along with City of Alpine Mayor Andy Ramos.
Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich
Dinner for some athletes
Notice of Online Comment Opportunity Texas Department of Transportation
2021 - 2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program RevisionEl Paso District
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) El Paso District is conducting outreach to provide the public with an online comment opportunity for the proposed revision to the 2021-2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). An in-person or virtual public meeting is not scheduled; however, the public is encouraged to view project information and submit comments about the revision by Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.
The purpose of the online comment opportunity is to receive comments on the revision to the 2021-2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) for the El Paso TxDOT District. The project that will be aff ected by the revision is 1158-05-002 in Culberson County, which is the construction of a new roadway that will extend FM 2185 and create a connection to RM 652 via FM 3541. This project is to be removed from the 2021-2024 RTIP.
The 2021-2024 RTIP meeting(s) was held in the Spring pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Section 16.102, which calls for an opportunity for public comment concerning the program. As a continuation of the public involvement eff ort, the online comment opportunity will off er the public a chance to comment on the revision to the previously presented RTIP.
To view the RTIP Revision exhibits and comment information, visit txdot.gov and keyword search: “Hearings and Meetings Schedule.” Once on the schedule page, scroll down to fi nd the appropriate online comment opportunity link. Revision information will also be available for public review January 14, 2021 through January 28, 2021 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the TxDOT El Paso District Offi ce at 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. For more information or questions, please contact Rebecca Reyes at (915) 790-4200 or [email protected].
The public is encouraged to view this online information and provide input regarding the proposed revision(s). Written comments may be submitted online, emailed, or mailed. If mailed, written comments must be received or postmarked by Jan. 28, 2021 either in person or by mail to TxDOT, Attn: Rebecca Reyes RE: 2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Comments can also be submitted by email to [email protected]. TxDOT will be accepting comments about this project until Jan. 28, 2021.
Special accommodations: TxDOT makes every reasonable eff ort to accommodate the needs of the public. The information will be posted in English. If you have special communication or accommodation needs, or have a need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Please call (915) 790-4200 at least one week prior to the comment deadline. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.
Aviso de oportunidad de comentarios en líneaDepartamento de Transporte de Texas
2021 - 2024 Revisión del programa de mejora del transporte ruralDistrito de El Paso
El Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT, por sus siglas en inglés), Distrito de El Paso, está llevando a cabo actividades de divulgación para brindar al público una oportunidad de comentarios en línea para le revisión propuesta del Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte Rural 2021-2024 (RTIP, por sus siglas en inglés). No se ha programado una reunión pública en persona o virtual; sin embargo, se alienta al público a ver la información de proyectos y enviar comentarios sobre la revisión a más tardar el jueves, 28 de enero de 2021.
El propósito de la oportunidad de comentarios en línea es de recibir comentarios sobre la revisión del Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte Rural para los años 2021-2024 (RTIP) del Distrito de El Paso de TxDOT. El proyecto que se verá afectado por la revisión es 1158-05-002, el cual se encuentra ubicado en el Condado de Culberson, el proyecto contempla la construcción de una nueva carretera que extenderá FM 2185 y creará una conexión con RM 652 a través de FM 3541. Este proyecto se eliminará del RTIP 2021-2024.
La(s) reunión(es) del RTIP 2021-2024 se llevaron a cabo en la primavera de acuerdo con el Título 43, del Código Administrativo de Texas, Sección 16. 102, que requiere una oportunidad para comentarios públicos sobre el programa. Como continuación del esfuerzo de participación pública, la oportunidad de comentarios en línea ofrecerá al público la oportunidad de comentar sobre la revisión del RTIP presentado anteriormente.
Para ver documentos de la Revisión del RTIP e información de comentarios, visite txdot.gov con la palabra clave: “Hearings and Meetings Schedule” Una vez en la página del calendario, desplácese hacia abajo para encontrar el enlace de oportunidad de comentario en línea apropiado. Información sobre la revisión también estará disponible para revisión pública del 14 de enero de, 2021 hasta el 28 de enero de, 2021 dentro del horario de 8 a.m. y 5 p.m. en la ofi cina del distrito de TxDOT de El Paso ubicado en el 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Para obtener más información o preguntas, comuníquese con Rebecca Reyes al (915) 790-4200 o [email protected].
Se invita al público para ver esta información en línea y proporcionar información respecto a la revisión propuesta(s). Los comentarios escritos se pueden enviar en línea, por correo electrónico o por correo. Si se envían por correo, los comentarios por escrito deben recibirse o enviarse con matasello a más tardar el 28 de enero de 2021, ya sea en persona o por correo a TxDOT, a la atención de: Rebecca Reyes RE: 2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Los comentarios también se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a [email protected]. TxDOT aceptará comentarios sobre este proyecto hasta el 28 de enero de 2021.
Adaptaciones especiales: TxDOT hace todos los esfuerzos razonables para adaptarse a las necesidades del público. La información se publicará en inglés. Si tiene necesidades especiales de comunicación o adaptación, o necesita un intérprete, se puede hacer una solicitud. Si tiene una discapacidad y necesita ayuda, también se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para satisfacer la mayoría de las necesidades. Llame al (915) 790-4200 al menos una semana antes de la fecha límite de comentarios. Tenga en cuenta que se solicita un aviso con anticipación ya que algunas adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT las arregle.
Maggie Rumbelow, Curator of Temporary Exhibits, worked one on one with Coco to select the im-ages and biographies for the ex-hibit. Matt Walter, Curator of Col-lections, found the artifacts in the Museum’s permanent collection to tell the story of Big Bend citizen involvement in the war.
“We’re going to do something unique this year,” said Bones. “We will premiere the show on Monday, Martin Luther King Day. We decided that a lot of
folks would be able to partici-pate because of the holiday. We want folks to have the opportu-nity to see this wonderful exhibit celebrating the men and women who served in the Armed Forces during World War II.”
Biographies for the portraits can be viewed on cell phones with a quick response, or QR, code on labels next to each portrait. Gallery guides will be available as well. All works will be for sale, with proceeds donated to area VFW and
American Legion chapters.The exhibit runs through Thurs-
day, March 25. After the premier, the Museum will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Museum received fundingsupport for “WW II Heroes” from Humanities Texas.
Museum of the Big Bend is lo-cated on the campus of Sul Ross State University. To learn more, visit museumofthebigbend.com, or call 432-837-8143.
“The original idea, and it is still the idea, is that we would pro-vide an excellent ranch-to-table prod-uct, and then we would use the proceeds to feed people around the world,” said Will-banks.
Ninety percent of all profi ts go directly to worthwhile causes - an organization inLebanon that helpsSyrian refugees, alongwith the neediest Leb-anese people. There isan orphanage in theDemocratic Republicof Congo, and part ofthe profi ts also direct-ly benefi ts the orphansthere.
Far West Texas Cattle Co. offers three options for subscribers. First is a kitchen box with meats typically cooked in the kitchen, such as hamburger and roasts. Then there is a grill box with meats such as steaks, and fi nally, a combination box.
The meat is derived from a traditionally fi nished and grass-fed product. The latter is obtained in conjunc-tion with Dixon Water Foundation of Marfa. The Alpine store does not keep regular offi ce hours, but normally opens the third week of every month so customers can pick up their beef orders.
Willbanks works c lose ly wi th the Marfa Food Pantry, and would like to get plugged in with the Food Pantry in Mara-thon.
The company has gotten positive reviews by pleased customers
from all over the coun-try. Not surprisingly, many of them say they cannot fi nd such high-quality meats in the grocery store. Willbanks is proud to say that the beef was raised locally, and she can even say how the cattle were fed their entire lives, what care was given, and that there were little chemi-cal interventions.
The future looks bright for Far West Texas Cattle Co.
“We are just moving toward being a local source for quality, sus-tainable farming,” said Willbanks. “The butter will be fi rst, but even-tually we want to make some cheeses and yo-gurts, and be able to provide local, quality products.”
Wi l l b a n k s j u s t bought four new dairy cows, and they are all expecting, so there will be fresh milk in the spring. She hopes to make a small batch of artisan butter from locally grown herbs, and will be partnering with a local farm. She also has plans to be at the Alpine Farmer’s Market this summer.
“The strange thing is that we live in the middle of ranch coun-try, and we have the best beef operations in our backyard, but we don’t even know where it comes from!” Willbanks exclaimed. “The traditionally fi n-ished product is taken from the ranchers right here, and I think that is really important. The product is local, and its very well taken care of from a holistic, healthy perspective.”
He thank those around him who helped made the championship pos-sible, beginning with his wife Cherry Villanueva, a Balmorhea native who graduated from Sul Ross State University.
“She is my rock. She always understood the extra hours and planning we do. She takes care of the household and other duties when I’m
not around, not to men-tion she is also one of the cheerleading sponsors,” said Villanueva.
Also, his kids played a part in this success. His son Ethan was a fresh-man quarterback, and Eian was a team man-ager.
Said Vallanueva, “They have always been there with me, and took care of each other. They under-
stand the sacrifi ces made during football season.”
Future coaching goals for Villanueva include becoming a head football coach one day, as he is already the head basket-ball coach.
Villanueva continued, “I always tell the classes I teach that I will always be a Buck at heart. I had many great memories growing up there. As for
my new hometown, Bal-morhea, it’s like a mini Alpine where everyone knows everybody, and we all take care of each other. A tight knit com-munity with kids playing football on the streets or swimming at the state park when it’s open. Bal-morhea has really grown on me and my family. It’s been great living here and watching my sons grow.”
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NoticeofOnlineCommentOpportunityTexasDepartmentofTransportation
2021-2024RuralTransportationImprovementProgramRevisionElPasoDistrict
TheTexasDepartmentofTransportation(TxDOT)ElPasoDistrictisconductingoutreachtoprovidethepublicwithanonlinecommentopportunityfortheproposedrevisiontothe2021-2024RuralTransportationImprovementProgram(RTIP).Anin-personorvirtualpublicmeetingisnotscheduled;however,thepublicisencouragedtoviewprojectinformationandsubmitcommentsabouttherevisionbyThursday,Jan.28,2021.
Thepurposeoftheonlinecommentopportunityistoreceivecommentsontherevisiontothe2021-2024RuralTransportationImprovementProgram(RTIP)fortheElPasoTxDOTDistrict.Theprojectthatwillbeaffectedbytherevisionis1158-05-002inCulbersonCounty,whichistheconstructionofanewroadwaythatwillextendFM2185andcreateaconnectiontoRM652viaFM3541.Thisprojectistoberemovedfromthe2021-2024RTIP.
The2021-2024RTIPmeeting(s)washeldintheSpringpursuanttoTitle43,TexasAdministrativeCode,Section16.102,whichcallsforanopportunityforpubliccommentconcerningtheprogram.Asacontinuationofthepublicinvolvementeffort,theonlinecommentopportunitywillofferthepublicachancetocommentontherevisiontothepreviouslypresentedRTIP.
ToviewtheRTIPRevisionexhibitsandcommentinformation,visittxdot.govandkeywordsearch:“HearingsandMeetingsSchedule.”Onceontheschedulepage,scrolldowntofindtheappropriateonlinecommentopportunitylink.RevisioninformationwillalsobeavailableforpublicreviewJanuary14,2021throughJanuary28,2021betweenthehoursof8a.m.and5p.m.attheTxDOTElPasoDistrictOfficeat13301GatewayBlvd.West,ElPaso,Texas79928.Formoreinformationorquestions,pleasecontactRebeccaReyesat(915)[email protected].
Thepublicisencouragedtoviewthisonlineinformationandprovideinputregardingtheproposedrevision(s).Writtencommentsmaybesubmittedonline,emailed,ormailed.Ifmailed,writtencommentsmustbereceivedorpostmarkedbyJan.28,2021eitherinpersonorbymailtoTxDOT,Attn:RebeccaReyesRE:2021-2024RTIP,13301GatewayBlvd.West,ElPaso,Texas79928.CommentscanalsobesubmittedbyemailtoRebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov.TxDOTwillbeacceptingcommentsaboutthisprojectuntilJan.28,2021.
Specialaccommodations:TxDOTmakeseveryreasonableefforttoaccommodatetheneedsofthepublic.TheinformationwillbepostedinEnglish.Ifyouhavespecialcommunicationoraccommodationneeds,orhaveaneedforaninterpreter,arequestcanbemade.Ifyouhaveadisabilityandneedassistance,specialarrangementscanalsobemadetoaccommodatemostneeds.Pleasecall(915)790-4200atleastoneweekpriortothecommentdeadline.PleasebeawarethatadvancenoticeisrequestedassomeaccommodationsmayrequiretimeforTxDOTtoarrange.
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ParaverdocumentosdelaRevisióndelRTIPeinformacióndecomentarios,visitetxdot.govconlapalabraclave:"HearingsandMeetingsSchedule”Unavezenlapáginadelcalendario,desplácesehaciaabajoparaencontrarelenlacedeoportunidaddecomentarioenlíneaapropiado.Informaciónsobrelarevisióntambiénestarádisponiblepararevisiónpúblicadel14deenerode,2021hastael28deenerode,2021dentrodelhorariode8a.m.y5p.m.enlaoficinadeldistritodeTxDOTdeElPasoubicadoenel13301GatewayBlvd.West,ElPaso,Texas79928.Paraobtenermásinformaciónopreguntas,comuníqueseconRebeccaReyesal(915)[email protected].
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Adaptaciones especiales: TxDOT hace todos los esfuerzos razonables para adaptarse a las necesidades del público. La información se publicará en inglés. Si tiene necesidades especiales de comunicación o adaptación, o necesita un intérprete, se puede hacer una solicitud. Si tiene una discapacidad y necesita ayuda, también se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para satisfacer la mayoría de las necesidades. Llame al (915) 790-4200 al menos una semana antes de la fecha límite de comentarios. Tenga en cuenta que se solicita un aviso con anticipación ya que algunas adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT las arregle.
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New Year’s Eve killing
Vaccinations 65+
The sheriff’s office said Nixon forced his way into the cabin. Inside, someone fired one shot at Nixon, killing him, according to the statement from the sheriff’s office.
Details on Nixon’s death are still murky, including how a snowball fight escalated into a shooting or whether anyone will be charged in Nixon’s death. At press time, The Big Bend Sentinel has not yet seen an incident report for the shooting, which was handled by both the Tom Green County sheriff’s office and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
In its news release from January 1, the sheriff’s office said there was still an “ongoing investigation” into the circumstances of the shooting. The office did not respond to requests
for comment, including on whether anyone had been charged.
Nixon, who grew up in Marfa, was the grandson of former Marfa Mayor Jane Shurley. He also had ties to the Shurley Ranch south of Marfa, where he was co-owner. He later moved to San Angelo and started Desert Mountain Guide Service, a hunting guide company.
Nixon was in the news in November, after authorities in Presidio County said Nixon and another man — William Rodgers of Miles — had allegedly trespassed onto a local ranch to collect a trophy bull elk carcass. Both men faced misdemeanor charges for possessing an exotic animal carcass without landowner consent.
Rod Ponton, Presidio County attorney, confirmed on Monday that the charges against Nixon had been dropped in light of his death.
Local authorities still plan to prosecute Rodgers, Ponton said.
The Shurley Ranch declined to comment on the incident. Nixon’s company, Desert Mountain Guide Service, also did not respond to a request for comment.
In a social media post on Friday, Nixon’s mother, Rachael Shurley, thanked friends for “the amazing outpouring of love and support that we have received after the loss of our beloved Asa boy.” In tribute, the family planned to start a college savings account for Nixon’s two daughters, she said.
“Asa loved his daughters, his family, and his many friends,” Shurley wrote. “He never knew a stranger. He had a deep connection with the land and respect for all animals.”
Shurley declined to comment for this story.
weeks of 2020, the Pfizer vaccine and then the Moderna vaccine arrived in Texas. The state announced it expected to distribute 1.4 million doses to Texans before the end of the year. As the clock ticked to midnight of the new year, fewer than 250,000 had received their shot.
In a press conference on Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged providers to give away every dose they receive, rather than holding on to some vaccine doses to give as a second round shot. Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require a second dose to reach their full efficacy, and providers had been saving them up.
This Tuesday, Linda Molinar, the CEO of PCHS (that has clinics in Marfa, Alpine and Presidio) stepped away briefly from a day-long vaccine clinic event to speak over the phone about their distribution of the vaccine. Her crew is able to give 20 to 25 vaccines per hour, and PCHS has given every good vaccine it has received, Molinar said. With its first 40 vials, the clinic was able to vaccinate 424 individuals – most of them frontline health workers – because some vials contained enough to supply an eleventh dose, rather than the expected 10 doses per vial.
When PCHS received their second batch, which had only 100 doses, the vaccines had suffered damage in transit, temporarily rising above the freezing cold temperature they needed. A device that ships with the doses indicated the batch was spoiled. The clinic contacted the state and the spoiled doses were replaced, arriving soon after and injected into Presidio patients on Tuesday.
PCHS began scheduling appointments for
those 100 replacement doses last Thursday, and many phase 1B-eligible patients who have gotten the vaccine have simply been in the right place at the right time. Some were at routine appointments at PCHS and the doctor referred them for a shot, Molinar said. And in one instance, a man in his nineties arrived at PCHS to see if he could get on the list. “It seemed like one vial had 11,” Molinar said, so the clinic gave the extra dose from the vial to the man.
Molinar added that all eligible phase 1A workers had been offered the drug, and while some declined it, many who were hesitant at first ultimately chose to get the shot after seeing coworkers show little to no side effects, the most common being a sore arm.
Molinar said residents who want the shot can visit https://forms.gle/7St8oBAw1bgAdPhh9 to be placed on the waitlist, or call their hotline and leave a message to be put on the waitlist at 432-837-4843. All are welcome to get on the list,
but vaccinations will be prioritized based on phases laid out in state guidelines.
“I think the message is to be patient,” she said. “All the agencies are trying their best. We know we’re under a crisis and
these vaccines are needed. It’s just, they’re limited. We don’t have the supplies that we need.”
Governor Abbott told the press on Monday, “The only limitation we now
face is the limitation of supply. The supply is not something the state of Texas is in control of. That supply comes from the federal government,” adding that the federal government is limited by the supplies Moderna and Pfizer are able to produce. Currently, Texas is slated to send out 310,000 first doses each week, and somewhere between 320,000 and 500,000 second doses, Abbott said.
This week, Operation Warp Speed, the federal entity tasked with distributing the anti-COVID drugs announced it would change its policies: no longer holding back second doses, and recommending vaccines be given to frontline health workers and those over 65, finally aligning with Texas’ policies.
At the beginning of this week, three-and-a-half weeks into vaccine distribution, the state has sent 1,580,400 doses to providers across Texas. As of Monday, 802,507 had been administered to Texans, and 83,538 of those were second doses.
Separately, Texas has provided 487,500 doses for nursing and long-term care centers, though even fewer of those have actually been used, with only 75,312 given by the beginning of the week.
“If we knew what the plan of the government would be, that’d be great,” Molinar said from the clinic in Presidio on Tuesday. For now, they are at the mercy of weekly announcements of vaccine allocations from the state’s health department, with limited time to book patients as vials begin arriving.
“Overall, there's not enough supply,” Molinar said. “There’s a need and a big demand, and it’s very heartbreaking for me to see my patients come in and want a vaccine – and they need it – and I have to say no. It's very hard.”
“I think the message is to be patient, all the
agencies are trying their best. We know we’re
under a crisis and these vaccines are needed. It’s just, they’re limited. We don’t have the supplies
that we need.”
A patient receives the Moderna vaccination from a Preventative Care Health Services provider at a recent vaccine clinic in Presidio.
Photo courtesy of Preventative Care Health Services
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NoticeofOnlineCommentOpportunityTexasDepartmentofTransportation
2021-2024RuralTransportationImprovementProgramRevisionElPasoDistrict
TheTexasDepartmentofTransportation(TxDOT)ElPasoDistrictisconductingoutreachtoprovidethepublicwithanonlinecommentopportunityfortheproposedrevisiontothe2021-2024RuralTransportationImprovementProgram(RTIP).Anin-personorvirtualpublicmeetingisnotscheduled;however,thepublicisencouragedtoviewprojectinformationandsubmitcommentsabouttherevisionbyThursday,Jan.28,2021.Thepurposeoftheonlinecommentopportunityistoreceivecommentsontherevisiontothe2021-2024RuralTransportationImprovementProgram(RTIP)fortheElPasoTxDOTDistrict.Theprojectthatwillbeaffectedbytherevisionis1158-05-002inCulbersonCounty,whichistheconstructionofanewroadwaythatwillextendFM2185andcreateaconnectiontoRM652viaFM3541.Thisprojectistoberemovedfromthe2021-2024RTIP.The2021-2024RTIPmeeting(s)washeldintheSpringpursuanttoTitle43,TexasAdministrativeCode,Section16.102,whichcallsforanopportunityforpubliccommentconcerningtheprogram.Asacontinuationofthepublicinvolvementeffort,theonlinecommentopportunitywillofferthepublicachancetocommentontherevisiontothepreviouslypresentedRTIP.ToviewtheRTIPRevisionexhibitsandcommentinformation,visittxdot.govandkeywordsearch:“HearingsandMeetingsSchedule.”Onceontheschedulepage,scrolldowntofindtheappropriateonlinecommentopportunitylink.RevisioninformationwillalsobeavailableforpublicreviewJanuary14,2021throughJanuary28,2021betweenthehoursof8a.m.and5p.m.attheTxDOTElPasoDistrictOfficeat13301GatewayBlvd.West,ElPaso,Texas79928.Formoreinformationorquestions,pleasecontactRebeccaReyesat(915)790-4200orRebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov.Thepublicisencouragedtoviewthisonlineinformationandprovideinputregardingtheproposedrevision(s).Writtencommentsmaybesubmittedonline,emailed,ormailed.Ifmailed,writtencommentsmustbereceivedorpostmarkedbyJan.28,2021eitherinpersonorbymailtoTxDOT,Attn:RebeccaReyesRE:2021-2024RTIP,13301GatewayBlvd.West,ElPaso,Texas79928.CommentscanalsobesubmittedbyemailtoRebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov.TxDOTwillbeacceptingcommentsaboutthisprojectuntilJan.28,2021.Specialaccommodations:TxDOTmakeseveryreasonableefforttoaccommodatetheneedsofthepublic.TheinformationwillbepostedinEnglish.Ifyouhavespecialcommunicationoraccommodationneeds,orhaveaneedforaninterpreter,arequestcanbemade.Ifyouhaveadisabilityandneedassistance,specialarrangementscanalsobemadetoaccommodatemostneeds.Pleasecall(915)790-4200atleastoneweekpriortothecommentdeadline.PleasebeawarethatadvancenoticeisrequestedassomeaccommodationsmayrequiretimeforTxDOTtoarrange.
Avisodeoportunidaddecomentariosenlínea DepartamentodeTransportedeTexas
2021-2024Revisióndelprogramademejoradeltransporterural DistritodeElPaso
ElDepartamentodeTransportedeTexas(TxDOT,porsussiglaseninglés),DistritodeElPaso,estállevandoacaboactividadesdedivulgaciónparabrindaralpúblicounaoportunidaddecomentariosenlíneaparalerevisiónpropuestadelProgramadeMejoramientodelTransporteRural2021-2024(RTIP,porsussiglaseninglés).Nosehaprogramadounareuniónpúblicaenpersonaovirtual;sinembargo,sealientaalpúblicoaverlainformacióndeproyectosyenviarcomentariossobrelarevisiónamástardareljueves,28deenerode2021. ElpropósitodelaoportunidaddecomentariosenlíneaesderecibircomentariossobrelarevisióndelProgramadeMejoramientodelTransporteRuralparalosaños2021-2024(RTIP)delDistritodeElPasodeTxDOT.Elproyectoqueseveráafectadoporlarevisiónes1158-05-002,elcualseencuentraubicadoenelCondadodeCulberson,elproyectocontemplalaconstruccióndeunanuevacarreteraqueextenderáFM2185ycrearáunaconexiónconRM652atravésdeFM3541.EsteproyectoseeliminarádelRTIP2021-2024. La(s)reunión(es)delRTIP2021-2024sellevaronacaboenlaprimaveradeacuerdoconelTítulo43,delCódigoAdministrativodeTexas,Sección16.102,querequiereunaoportunidadparacomentariospúblicossobreelprograma.Comocontinuacióndelesfuerzodeparticipaciónpública,laoportunidaddecomentariosenlíneaofreceráalpúblicolaoportunidaddecomentarsobrelarevisióndelRTIPpresentadoanteriormente. ParaverdocumentosdelaRevisióndelRTIPeinformacióndecomentarios,visitetxdot.govconlapalabraclave:"HearingsandMeetingsSchedule”Unavezenlapáginadelcalendario,desplácesehaciaabajoparaencontrarelenlacedeoportunidaddecomentarioenlíneaapropiado.Informaciónsobrelarevisióntambiénestarádisponiblepararevisiónpúblicadel14deenerode,2021hastael28deenerode,2021dentrodelhorariode8a.m.y5p.m.enlaoficinadeldistritodeTxDOTdeElPasoubicadoenel13301GatewayBlvd.West,ElPaso,Texas79928.Paraobtenermásinformaciónopreguntas,comuníqueseconRebeccaReyesal(915)[email protected]. Seinvitaalpúblicoparaverestainformaciónenlíneayproporcionarinformaciónrespectoalarevisiónpropuesta(s).Loscomentariosescritossepuedenenviarenlínea,porcorreoelectrónicooporcorreo.Siseenvíanporcorreo,loscomentariosporescritodebenrecibirseoenviarseconmataselloamástardarel28deenerode2021,yaseaenpersonaoporcorreoaTxDOT,alaatenciónde:RebeccaReyesRE:2021-2024RTIP,13301GatewayBlvd.West,ElPaso,Texas79928.Loscomentariostambiénsepuedenenviarporcorreoelectró[email protected]ácomentariossobreesteproyectohastael28deenerode2021. Adaptaciones especiales: TxDOT hace todos los esfuerzos razonables para adaptarse a las necesidades del público. La información se publicará en inglés. Si tiene necesidades especiales de comunicación o adaptación, o necesita un intérprete, se puede hacer una solicitud. Si tiene una discapacidad y necesita ayuda, también se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para satisfacer la mayoría de las necesidades. Llame al (915) 790-4200 al menos una semana antes de la fecha límite de comentarios. Tenga en cuenta que se solicita un aviso con anticipación ya que algunas adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT las arregle.
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COVID-19 vaccinations begin for
those age 65+TRI-COUNTY — Vaccines against COVID-19 were injected into the
arms of a new segment of the tri-county population beginning late last week. While previous allocations of Moderna’s vaccine were used to immunize frontline healthcare workers like doctors, nurses and EMS workers, new doses have finally become available to residents over the age of 65.
To get on a list to be notified when the vaccine is available from the Department of State Health Services, every tri-county resident is invited to visit this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LXX7S6V. Other local clinics will also maintain their own lists, as they also receive batches of the vaccine directly. Healthcare professionals are recommending those interested in getting the vaccine should contact their healthcare provider.
Residents who want the shot from Preventative Care Health Services can visit https://forms.gle/7St8oBAw1bgAdPhh9 to be placed on the waitlist, or call their hotline and leave a message to be put on the waitlist at 432-837-4843. All are welcome to get on the list, but vaccinations will be prioritized based on phases laid out in state guidelines.
For more details about the vaccine rollout, visit bigbendsentinel.com.
Las vacunas COVID-19 comienzan
para los mayores de 65 años
TRI-COUNTY — Las vacunas contra COVID-19 se inyectaron en los brazos de un nuevo segmento de la población de los tres condados a partir de fines de la semana pasada. Si bien se utilizaron asignaciones previas de la vacuna de Moderna para inmunizar a los trabajadores sanitarios de primera línea, como los médicos, enfermeras y trabajadores de EMS, nuevas dosis, finalmente, se han hecho disponibles para los residentes mayores de 65.
Para inscribirse a una lista para ser notificado cuando la vacuna este disponible en el Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Estado, todos los residentes de los tres condados están invitados a visitar este enlace: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LXX7S6V. Otras clínicas locales también mantendrán sus propias listas, ya que también reciben lotes de la vacuna directamente. Los profesionales de salud recomiendan que las personas interesadas en recibir la vacuna se comuniquen con su proveedor de atención médica.
Los residentes que quieran la vacuna pueden visitar https://forms.gle/7St8oBAw1bgAdPhh9 para ser colocados en una lista de espera, o pueden llamarles por teléfono y dejarles un mensaje para también ser colocados en la lista al 432-837-4843. Todos estan invitados a inscribirse, pero las vacunas serán priorizadas basado en las fases que se describen en las guías del estado.
Para obtener más detalles sobre el lanzamiento de la vacuna, visite bigbendsentinel.com.
Notice of Online Comment OpportunityTexas Department of Transportation
2021 - 2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program RevisionEl Paso District
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) El Paso District is conducting outreach to provide thepublic with an online comment opportunity for the proposed revision to the 2021-2024 RuralTransportation Improvement Program (RTIP). An in-person or virtual public meeting is not scheduled;however, the public is encouraged to view project information and submit comments about the revisionby Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.
The purpose of the online comment opportunity is to receive comments on the revision to the2021-2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) for the El Paso TxDOT District. The projectthat will be affected by the revision is 1158-05-002 in Culberson County, which is the construction of anew roadway that will extend FM 2185 and create a connection to RM 652 via FM 3541. This project is tobe removed from the 2021-2024 RTIP.
The 2021-2024 RTIP meeting(s) was held in the Spring pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code,Section 16.102, which calls for an opportunity for public comment concerning the program. As acontinuation of the public involvement effort, the online comment opportunity will offer the public achance to comment on the revision to the previously presented RTIP.
To view the RTIP Revision exhibits and comment information, visit txdot.gov and keyword search:“Hearings and Meetings Schedule.” Once on the schedule page, scroll down to find the appropriateonline comment opportunity link. Revision information will also be available for public review January14, 2021 through January 28, 2021 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the TxDOT El Paso DistrictOffice at 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. For more information or questions, pleasecontact Rebecca Reyes at (915) 790-4200 or [email protected].
The public is encouraged to view this online information and provide input regarding the proposedrevision(s). Written comments may be submitted online, emailed, or mailed. If mailed, writtencomments must be received or postmarked by Jan. 28, 2021 either in person or by mail to TxDOT, Attn:Rebecca Reyes RE: 2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Comments can alsobe submitted by email to [email protected]. TxDOT will be accepting comments about thisproject until Jan. 28, 2021.
Special accommodations: TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of thepublic. The information will be posted in English. If you have special communication or accommodationneeds, or have a need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and needassistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Please call (915)790-4200 at least one week prior to the comment deadline. Please be aware that advance notice isrequested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.
Aviso de oportunidad de comentarios en líneaDepartamento de Transporte de Texas
2021 - 2024 Revisión del programa de mejora del transporte ruralDistrito de El Paso
El Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT, por sus siglas en inglés), Distrito de El Paso, estállevando a cabo actividades de divulgación para brindar al público una oportunidad de comentarios enlínea para le revisión propuesta del Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte Rural 2021-2024 (RTIP,por sus siglas en inglés). No se ha programado una reunión pública en persona o virtual; sin embargo, sealienta al público a ver la información de proyectos y enviar comentarios sobre la revisión a más tardar eljueves, 28 de enero de 2021.
El propósito de la oportunidad de comentarios en línea es de recibir comentarios sobre la revisión delPrograma de Mejoramiento del Transporte Rural para los años 2021-2024 (RTIP) del Distrito de ElPaso de TxDOT. El proyecto que se verá afectado por la revisión es 1158-05-002, el cual se encuentraubicado en el Condado de Culberson, el proyecto contempla la construcción de una nueva carretera queextenderá FM 2185 y creará una conexión con RM 652 a través de FM 3541. Este proyecto se eliminarádel RTIP 2021-2024.
La(s) reunión(es) del RTIP 2021-2024 se llevaron a cabo en la primavera de acuerdo con el Título 43, delCódigo Administrativo de Texas, Sección 16. 102, que requiere una oportunidad para comentariospúblicos sobre el programa. Como continuación del esfuerzo de participación pública, la oportunidad decomentarios en línea ofrecerá al público la oportunidad de comentar sobre la revisión del RTIPpresentado anteriormente.
Para ver documentos de la Revisión del RTIP e información de comentarios, visite txdot.gov con lapalabra clave: "Hearings and Meetings Schedule” Una vez en la página del calendario, desplácese haciaabajo para encontrar el enlace de oportunidad de comentario en línea apropiado. Información sobre larevisión también estará disponible para revisión pública del 14 de enero de, 2021 hasta el 28 de enerode, 2021 dentro del horario de 8 a.m. y 5 p.m. en la oficina del distrito de TxDOT de El Paso ubicado en el13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Para obtener más información opreguntas, comuníquese con Rebecca Reyes al (915) 790-4200 o [email protected].
Se invita al público para ver esta información en línea y proporcionar información respecto a la revisiónpropuesta(s). Los comentarios escritos se pueden enviar en línea, por correo electrónico o por correo. Sise envían por correo, los comentarios por escrito deben recibirse o enviarse con matasello a más tardarel 28 de enero de 2021, ya sea en persona o por correo a TxDOT, a la atención de: Rebecca Reyes RE:2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Los comentarios también se puedenenviar por correo electrónico a [email protected]. TxDOT aceptará comentarios sobre esteproyecto hasta el 28 de enero de 2021.
Adaptaciones especiales: TxDOT hace todos los esfuerzos razonables para adaptarse a las necesidadesdel público. La información se publicará en inglés. Si tiene necesidades especiales de comunicación oadaptación, o necesita un intérprete, se puede hacer una solicitud. Si tiene una discapacidad y necesitaayuda, también se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para satisfacer la mayoría de las necesidades. Llameal (915) 790-4200 al menos una semana antes de la fecha límite de comentarios. Tenga en cuenta que sesolicita un aviso con anticipación ya que algunas adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOTlas arregle.
Property Taxes on Farms and Ranches Could be Reduced with Productivity Appraisal
texas farmers and ranchers can be granted property tax relief on their land. they may apply to the Culberson County Appraisal District for agricultural productivity appraisal and for a lower appraisal of their land based on how much they produce, versus what their land would sell for in the open market.
the texas Constitution authorizes two types of agricultural productivity appraisals, 1-d-1 and 1-d, named after the section in which they were authorized. For 1-d-1 appraisal, property owners must use the land for agriculture or timber but he lands use must meet the degree of intensity generally accepted in the area. owners must also show that the land is being used for at least fi ve of the preceding seven years. 1-d-1 appraisal does not restrict ownership to individuals and does not require agriculture to be the owner’s primary business. Most land owners apply for the 1-d-1 appraisal.
under 1-d appraisal, the land needs to be in use for at least three years and the owner must be an individual versus a corporation, partnership, agency or organization. the land must also be the owner’s primary source of income.
Penalties in the form of a rollback tax, or the diff erence between the taxes paid under productivity appraisal and the taxes that would have been paid if the land had been put on the tax roll at market value, will be imposed if qualifi ed land is taken out of agriculture or timber production.
A rollback tax occurs when a land owner switches the land’s use to non-agricultural. these rollback taxes under 1-d-1 are based on the fi ve tax years preceding the year of change. under 1-d appraisal, the rollback extends back for three years.
texas laws also allows farmers and ranchers to use land for wildlife management and still received the special appraisal, but the land must be qualifi ed for agriculture use in the preceding year. Land under wildlife management must also meet acreage size requirements and special use qualifi cations.
the deadline to apply for productivity appraisal is April 30. If the last day for the performance of an act is a saturday, sunday, or legal state or national holiday, the act is timely if performed on the next regular business day. owners of land qualifi ed as 1-d must fi le a new application every year. owners of land qualifi ed as 1-d-1 need not fi le again in later years unless the chief appraiser request a new application.
For more information about productivity appraisal and application forms, contact the Culberson County Appraisal District at (432)283-2977; 1800 West Broadway suite 318, Van horn, texas 79855. Information is also available on the state Comptroller’s Property tax Assistance Division’s website at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/.
Culberson County Appraisal District Reminds Businesses to Render their Taxable Property by April 1
If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, you must fi le a rendition with Culberson County Appraisal District by April 1, 2021.
A rendition is a report that lists all the taxable property you owned or controlled on Jan. 1 of this year. Property includes inventory and equipment used by a business. owners do not have the render exempt property, such as church property or an agriculture producer’s equipment used for farming.
“the appraisal district may use the information submitted in the rendition to set property values,” said Maricel G Gonzalez, Chief Appraiser.
you can also fi le a report of decreased value to notify the appraisal district of signifi cant depreciation of your property. “For example, if your property was damaged by a storm, fl ood or fi re last year, you should fi le a report of decreased value. the appraisal district will look at your property before assigning a value in 2021,“ said Gonzalez.
the last day to fi le a rendition or report of decreased value is April 1, 2021. If a rendition is fi led late or incomplete or not at all, a 10 percent to 50 percent penalty may be imposed. Property owners who need more time to fi le their renditions may fi le a written request with the chief appraiser on or before April 1 to receive an automatic extension to May 1 or the next business day. the chief appraiser may also grant an additional 15 days after the postponed deadline, if necessary.
For more information about rendering property, deadline extensions, penalties and rendition forms, taxpayers may contact the Culberson County Appraisal District at (432)283-2977; 1800 West Broadway suite 318, Van horn, texas 79855. Information is also available from the Comptroller’s Property tax Assistance Division’s website at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/.
Non-Profi ts and Some Businesses Face April 30 Deadline to File for Property Tax Exemptions
Non-profi t organizations that qualify under texas law to receive property tax exemptions must apply to the Culberson County Appraisal District by April 30.
the April 30 deadline also applies to businesses that receive tax abatements granted by taxing units; ship inventory out of texas that may be eligible for the “Freeport” exemption; store certain goods in transit in warehouses that are moved within 175 days; construct, install or acquire pollution control property; own and operate energy storage systems; or store off shore drilling equipment while not in use. If the last day for the performance of an act is a saturday, sunday, or legal state or national holiday, the act is timely if performed on the next regular business day.
the non-profi t organizations that are eligible for property tax exemptions include but are not limited to: certain charitable organization, youth development organizations, religious organizations, non-profi t private schools, cemeteries and veterans’ organizations. If a non-profi t organization meets property tax exemption qualifi cations, the exemption can be approved immediately after the organization buys or acquires new property during the year.
Non-profi t organizations must reapply if the property changes owners; if their qualifi cations for exemption change; or if they acquire new property. In most cases, after non-profi t organizations are granted a property tax exemption, they do not have to reapply annually unless the chief appraiser asks them to fi le again.
For more information about property tax exemptions that are available to businesses and non-profi t organizations contact Culberson County Appraisal District at (432) 283-2977; 1800 West Broadway suite 318, Van horn, texas 79855 before April 30. Details are also available on the Comptroller’s Property tax Assistance Division’s website at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/.
THe VaN HorN aDVoCaTePaGe 4 JaNuary 14, 2021
Appendix C Figures: Website, Online
Notice and Virtual PowerPoint Presentation
FY 2021-2024 Rural TIP-Revision
TxDOT
FY 2021-2024
RURAL TIP
REVISION
Online Comment Opportunity Jan. 14 – Jan. 28, 2021
FY 2021-2024 Rural TIP-Revision 2
El Paso District Boundaries
• On Thursday, April 30, 2020,
a Virtual Public Meeting explained
the Rural Transportation Improvement
Program (Rural TIP) and presented the
proposed projects
• The Rural TIP has been revised for the
shaded counties (as shown) and this Online
Comment Opportunity gives the public a
chance to provide input
• Counties affected by the revision include:
• Culberson
For more information on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2024 Rural TIP and a full list of projects
for the El Paso District click on the link below or visit txdot.gov and key word search the
following: Virtual Public Meeting – FY 2021-2024 Rural TIP – El Paso
FY 2021-2024 Rural TIP-Revision
Why is the Rural TIP being revised?
3
• TxDOT Districts submitted Rural TIP projects to the Statewide
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for input
• Upon review, fiscal changes will affect the original projects
• Changes or constraints can result in:
• Rescheduling the timeline
• Putting project on hold
• As part of ongoing public involvement, TxDOT is providing the Rural TIP
changes for public comment
The following slides will highlight the projects and schedules that will be
affected by the FY 2021-2024 Rural TIP Revision for the El Paso District
FY 2021-2024 Rural TIP-Revision
Culberson County Revised Projects
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Projects affected
by the revision
and removed in
the revised Rural
TIP are circled in
green.
Rural TIP
Project Let Fiscal Year
20 21
20 22
20 23
20 24
FY 2021-2024 Rural TIP-Revision
Culberson County Revised Projects
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CSJ HIGHWAY COUNTYLENGTH
(MI)LIMITS FROM LIMITS TO PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST ESTIMATE
ORIGINAL LET
DATE
MOVED TO
DATE
1158-05-002FM
2185Culberson 32.5
750 feet
south of
Looney Spur
Road
Junction
with FM
3541
NEW LOCATION ROADWAY FOR
ENERGY SECTOR WHICH WILL
EXTEND FM 2185 AND CREATE A
CONNECTION TO RM 652 VIA FM
3541
$100,000,000 Sep
2023Sep 2024
Note: The FM 2185 from south of Looney Spur Road to the junction with FM 3541 project (CSJ 1158-05-002)
programmed let date moved from September 2023 (FY 2024) to September 2024 (FY 2025), which is outside the current
Rural TIP horizon (FY 2021 – 2024).
FY 2021-2024 Rural TIP-Revision
C
You are here!
Next Steps
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Project Selection of the
Rural TIP
TxDOT Districts and local
governments define a
proposed list of projects
based on previous analysis
Rural TIP Coordination
TxDOT compiles lists
to produce a
preliminary STIP
Community Input
Public Involvement
efforts for the Rural TIP
The Big Picture
TxDOT reviews each revised
Rural TIP proposal and
integrates them into the STIP
Rural TIP gets approved!
, _
In the Rural TIP Process
With funding
secured, project
development and/or
construction
schedules can move
ahead.
FY 2021-2024 Rural TIP-Revision 7
Next Steps
How to provide comments:
Fill out comment card and submit by the following:
1. Mail a comment to:
Texas Department of Transportation
El Paso District, Attn: Rural TIP
13301 Gateway Boulevard West, El Paso, TX 79928
2. Or email a comment to:
[email protected], Attention: Rural TIP.
Remember to submit your comments by January 28, 2021
to be included in the official summary report