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PEDC’s hotel project continues towards reality

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MCND Commissioners get riled up over election duties handled by the County

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Collegeport man charged with murder in shooting

Can you hear me now?AT&T cell service in town has customers agitated

■ Blood Drive Fri. at Dollar Tree

T h e r e w i l l b e a community blood drive in memorial of Jeremiah Geurrero at the Dollar Tree parking lot where the donor coach will be staged on Fri. (July 7) from 3-7 p.m. Please contact Haley Garcia at 361-648-1225 for more information or to sign up online at www.giveblood.org and enter sponsor code D308.

PISD Board approves $4.1-million for security upgrades & 4% pay increase

Crowds turn out for Poker in Palacios....

AT&T cell service sub-scribers have most likely become painfully aware of the recent deteriora-tion in their reception in the southern part of Pala-cios, and presumably else-where.

Eyewitness reports of workers on AT&T’s cell tower near the high school several weeks ago

were followed by ver-bal accounts of reception strength ranging from one bar outdoors to zero bars or “no service” indoors while in the broadcast area of this “south” tower.

A reasonable person would attribute this sud-den nosedive in cellular reception to the work done on the cell tower, so a call was made to the owner of

A Collegeport man is held on $500,000 bond in Matago-rda County Jail and charged with murder after allegedly shooting another man.

At 10:50 a.m. on July 11, Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a call of a man being shot on Oyster Lake Rd.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered James Dax Ferguson, 38, lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. EMS personnel arrived on the scene but Ferguson died from his wounds.

The man who resided at the location, James Joseph Mize, 38, was arrested and charged with murder.

The MCSO released no further details of the incident.

Headway continues to be made on the ef-forts being made by the Palacios Economic Development Corp. (PEDC) Board of Direc-tors to bring a new hotel to Palacios.

A public hearing kicked things off with allowing citizens to comment regarding 0 South Bay Blvd., formerly known as 0 Duson Dr., on which the PEDC has a written agree-ment with a hotel development group to build and operate a hotel facility to create jobs and facilitate direct investment.

PEDC Executive Director Mike Ferdi-nand said, “We are continuing to work with the hotel development investors to move this project forward. After the public comments

are closed, and there is no opposition to the project, we will move forward and purchase the land (0 South Bay Blvd.), execute the promissory note with the hotel and looking at a ground-breaking shortly after.

Citizen Chip Woolf stated he favored the project as a whole but asked if the project de-veloper is still a secret.

“That is still confidential,” replied Ferdi-nand. “They are looking to build a franchise hotel that they’d like to move forward with that would include 60 rooms. Any restaurant or bar will be adjacent to the site per the stan-dards of that franchise.”

Councilwoman and former PEDC director Mary Crocker spoke in favor of the project and said, “We have done our due diligence by this board. It’s been a long time coming.”

Director Debbie Morris added, “I think it will be good for all of our lodging facilities. I think it will benefit the town as a whole and the lodging industry as well.”

Following the close of the public hearing, Ferdinand stated during his monthly activity report that the developer is ‘anxious to move things forward.”

MCEDC ReportFerdinand spoke on activity around the area

and highlighted having strong activity at the Port of Palacios with some prospects and ac-tively working three projects and hoping to move them forward.

He breifed the directors on the ongoing ef-forts to bring a windfarm to Matagorda Co. and the County Commissioners were recently debating the creation of a reinvestment zone

to facilitate the $180-million E.On windfarm project which overlaps Bay City and Van Vleck ISD’s.

The Directors debated penning a letter of support for the project but acquiesced to Di-rector Morris, who suggested the need for more information before casting support of a project.

Building PurchaseThe Board approved amending the budget

for the $27,000 to purchase the PEDC offices, located at 420 Main St.

PresentationVictor Martinez, Port Director at the Port of

Palacios, was on hand to formally introduce himself to the directors as well as brief direc-tors on activity at the Port.

“Kids will only learn when they feel safe,” stated Pala-cios ISD Superintendent Al-exandro Flores, during his update at last Monday’s Reg-ular Board Meeting.

A Safety and Security Task Force, comprised of approxi-mately 20 members, includ-ing the County Judge, Pala-cios Police Chief, Constable, and others, was established

with the goal of increasing safety and security for stu-dents and staff. Outcomes of their meetings led to a sur-vey of PISD campuses and a presentation of findings by architect Albert Soto, who estimated security improve-ments to windows, doors, and sprinkler systems would total $4,189,148.

Compensation PlanJames Schumann presented

Everything was rolling along smoothly at last week’s Matagorda County Navigation District #1 Regular Meeting until an Order Calling for a Joint Election with Matagorda County came up for approval.

To say the commissioners took issue with the way the last general election in 2016 was conducted would be an understatement. Matagorda County was responsible for the electronic ballots that, according to several commissioners, buried the Navigation Dis-trict section at the end of the ballot where some voters didn’t even see it until they had already pushed the VOTE button.

Attorney for the Navigation District, Isidro Castanon, estimated that not joining with the county for a joint election and doing it them-selves would cost the District about $20,000.

The most vocal opponents of the ORDER, Greg Seaman and David Aparicio, voted nay for the Joint Election. Aparicio was so disap-pointed by the performance of Janet Hickl in conducting the election that he stated, “She should have been fired.”

While Seaman and Aparicio cast nay votes as a show of disapproval of Matagorda Coun-ty’s election performance, but the item was approved anyway. Also approved of a Con-tract for General Election Services with the County Elections Officer of Matagorda Coun-ty.

Up for election in Nov. is Commission Greg Seaman in Pos. 2. Filing for the Nov. 6 election began on Mon. (July 23) and runs

thru Aug. 20. Candidate paperwork may be obtained from the Port Administration office, located at 1602 Main St. All completed fil-ings must be presented in person to the Port Administration office and must be affirmed before a qualified Notary Public..

PresentationPort Director Victor Martinez presented a

certificate to Verna Williams in recognition of her 15 years of service.

ReportsContractor Charles Rhoades reported that

the boat ramp parking lot is complete with only striping and aluminum handrails left to finish.

MCEDC and PEDC Executive Director Mike Ferdinand stated, “Folks, it’s busy,” re-ferring to multiple projects in the works at the Port, the finalization of details before signing an agreement with the proposed hotel inves-tors, and the tabling of the windmill project until commissioners get some questions an-swered.

Jose Ortiz presented the Contractor’s Port Maintenance Report, and afterward, Com-missioner Aparicio commended him saying, “He’s doing a real good job, there are no subs under him, and he’s doing most of the work himself.”

Port Director Victor Martinez reported on all things Port related, including working with Urban Engineering on Port Commercial Center Road.

Approved ItemsThe minutes of the 6/21/18 meeting, Lease

Crowds turn out for Blessing Hotel

Benefit & Car ShowCROWDS of car enthusiasts flocked to the Blessing Ho-tel for its annual fundraiser and car show last Saturday. From the classics to the modern era, there was a vehicle to fit anyone’s fancy. (Beacon Photos by Ryan West)

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Wharton Co. not happy with share of Harvey relief $WHARTON: Wharton County Judge Phillip Spenrath

admits the latest Hurricane Harvey Community Develop-ment Block-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant funding plan doesn’t seem fairly balanced when this area is com-pared to other counties. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposal to a Texas Land Of-fice state action plan is to deliver $2.5 billion in recovery funds to areas impacted by Harvey in the summer of 2017. Spenrath said last week he would speak to state and federal officials in the near future about the lack of funding Whar-ton County received. Most of the $2.5 billion in planned funds are slated to go to the City of Houston ($1.1 billion) and Harris County ($1.1 billion). Spenrath said the rest of the seven surrounding counties, including Wharton, would split $240 million. Although Wharton County ranks sec-ond among six surrounding counties in severity damage, and first in percent damaged from Hurricane Harvey, Har-ris County will receive the lion’s share of the state’s disas-ter recovery funding. Under the “total proposed CDBG” column in the plan, Wharton County would only receive $3.8 million. - El Campo Leader-News

21 kilos of methamphetamine seized in stopFLATONIA: The Fayette County Narcotics K-9 Unit

seized 21 kilos of methamphetamine in a routine traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Flatonia. Sgt. Randy Thumann, with his K-9 partner Lobos, stopped a Saturn SUV at east-bound mile marker 658 for a traffic violation. Thumann became suspicious that the vehicle was being used to trans-port illegal narcotics from Mexico to Houston after he ob-served many conflicting details in the travel itineraries of both the driver and passenger. After receiving consent to search, Thumann deployed Lobos to conduct an exterior sweep, which he then alerted to the presence of illegal nar-cotics. Thumann and Investigator David Smith accessed the vehicle’s gas tank, which was being utilized to conceal the packages of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $2.1 million. The driver and passenger were both arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance. - The Banner-Press Newspaper

Shots fired at Willie Bell Park EL CAMPO: Five to 12 shots rang out at El Campo’s

Willie Bell Park Monday night as a fight between two peo-ple grew into a disturbance involving several. No one was injured but officers are now working to track down those they believe are responsible. Detective Jennifer Mican said, “there were children and innocent bystanders in the park,” adding, several vehicles were struck. The fight appears to be part of an “ongoing feud,” Mican said, adding that what started out as a one-on-one fight grew to involve as many as 10 to 15 people before firearms became involved. “They were shooting at each other,” she said, adding the perpetra-tors then fled. - El Campo Leader-News

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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Tex-ans to take extra safety precautions as temperatures and heat indices continue to reach 100 degrees and above in many parts of the state.

“We have already experienced ex-treme heat in most parts of the state this summer, and DPS wants to remind all Texans that the dangers from sustained high temperatures should not be taken lightly,” said DPS Director Steven Mc-Craw. “Heat-related injuries and deaths are often preventable if we take the nec-essary steps to protect ourselves and others.”

Extreme temperatures place children at greater risk of injury or death if left unattended in a vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, temperatures inside a car can rise more than 20 degrees in only 10 minutes. Even with an outside temperature of 60 degrees, the tempera-ture inside a car can reach 110 degrees.

Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash-related fatalities among children, and every year, chil-dren die from heat-related injuries after being left in a vehicle or by entering a vehicle unnoticed. Leaving windows partially rolled down does not help. A child should never be left unattended in a vehicle.

Additionally, extreme heat events or heat waves are one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the United States, according to the Center for Dis-

ease Control and Prevention. Periods of severe heat and high humidity tax the body’s ability to cool itself and can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can be fatal.

DPS offers the following tips for stay-ing safe and managing the heat:

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day even if you do not feel thirsty; you may not realize you’re dehydrated until it’s too late. Also avoid alcohol and bev-erages high in caffeine or sugar during periods of prolonged outdoor exposure.

• Pay attention to your body. Heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaus-tion and heat stroke can develop quick-ly. Know the warning signs and seek medical attention if necessary.

• Check on oth-ers, especially the elderly, sick, very young and those without air condi-tioning.

• Don’t forget pet safety. Animals are also suscepti-ble to heat-related injury or death – don’t put your pets in these dangerous conditions.

• Monitor local weather updates and stay aware of any upcoming changes in weath-

er. • Limit exposure to the sun and stay

indoors as much as possible. If possible, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.

• Light-colored, loose-fitting cloth-ing and a hat are recommended while spending time outdoors.

• Wear sunscreen. Sunburns can af-fect your body’s ability to cool down. Protect yourself during periods of sun exposure by putting on sunscreen SPF 15 or higher 3 30 minutes prior to going outside.

• Be extra careful when cooking out-doors, building campfires or driving off-road to avoid igniting dry vegeta-

tion. Also, stay aware of burn bans in your area and always abide by restrictions on out-side burning.

The National Weather Ser-vice website provides addi-tional information and tips for staying safe during periods of extreme heat.

For more information on how to prepare for extreme heat, visit ready.gov.

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Façade Grant Applications

The Directors re-viewed the application for the new façade grant and planned for the new program to follow the Bert West Grant pro-gram guidelines, with the amount not to exceed $5,000.

Tax Abatement Applications

After being highlighted at the recent City Coun-cil meeting, the directors approved the creation of separate documents for residential and commer-cial abatements.

Approved ItemsThe board approved

payment in the amount of $4,000 budgeted to the Palacios Beautification-Pavilion Committee.

Next MeetingThe next meeting of

the PEDC Directors will be held at 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 15.

Tips to help residents stay safe as extreme heat continuesDPS warns Texans of safety concerns in summer heat

Our Poker in Palacios Fundraiser held on July 14th was a great success because of our wonderful sponsors, donors, and great

volunteers. The Palacios Chamber of Commerce would like to say a special

“Thank You.” You are greatly appreciated!

REDFISH SPONSOR• STP Nuclear Operating Company • OXEA Corporation

TROUT SPONSOR • Lagasse Marine Ways • Green Brothers Jewelers • Subway• Waste Connections • The Trull Foundation • Quality Seafood

KEEPER SPONSORS• Double J Saddlery • Nate & Sharyl McDonald • Centerpoint Energy

• Palacios Community Medical Center • Hartman Distributing• Rep. Dennis Bonnen •Palacios Mexican Restaurant

• American Electric Service • United Ag • Sonic Drive In of Palacios

DONORS• Oscar’s Pest Control • A&A Bar-B-Que • Palacios Auto and Towing

• Texas Coastal Properties • AEP

DOOR PRIZES, SILENT AUCTION & BUCKET RAFFLE• Hartman Distributing • Stanley-Fisher House / Rik & Peggy Stanley • Friends of the

Chamber • JoAnne Estopinal • Rep. Dennis Bonnen • 5th Day Guide Service-Capt. Louis Rush • Clyde’s Custom Works/Clyde & Pam Oliver • Solart Designs

• Bay City Realty • Sally Kurtz • Edward Garcia Jr. • Dr. Greg & Jeanne Pappas • Janet Hickl-Matagorda County Clerk • County Judge Nate & Sharyl McDonald

• Dennis & Lynette Cooper • Old Main Bookstore • Pierce Real Estate • Palacios Library • Leland & Carol Singer • Palacios Sonic Drive In • Palacios Golf Association • Roberta Brieden • David & Lori King • Glen & Debi Smith • Porter’s

Ace Hardware • Lowe’s • Grassy Point Bait & Marina • Chelis Café • The Point • Tran’s Restaurant • Luther Hotel • Amy & Cabelo Tapia • Donny Tran • American

Legion • David King • Bear & Kayla Sanchez • Edward Jones/Alyssa Sanders • John & Shirley Shaddock • Debbie Morris • Janet Hickl • Knights of Columbus • Gateway Mortgage/Teri Treadway • David Kocurek • Gary & Sandra Lox • Palacios Shipyard.

VOLUNTEERS• David King • County Judge Nate McDonald • Pam Oliver • Clyde Oliver • Sally Kurtz

• Vikijane Mosier • Mary Johnston • JoAnne Estopinal • Stacy Watkins • Mary Van Borssum • Bob Van Borssum • Becky Johnson • Marian Medrano • Caroll Carney • Deb Smith • Tom Breckenridge • John Harrison • Leland Singer • David Miles

• Debi Williams • Forrest Williams • Brandi Duran • David Kocurek • Cynthia Garrett • Robert Garrett • Carolyn Into • Molli Bodungen • Nancy Wollam • Mary Crocker • Joe Kana • Kayla Sanchez • Robert Sanchez • Dominic Colombrito • Sandra Lox

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ARRESTSBobby Lee Zamora, 43, Bay City, was ar-

rested in the 600 block of Perryman Ave at 3:20 a.m. on July 17. Possession of Mari-juana, Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon, Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Randall Louis Thomas, 47, Pasadena, was arrested in the 300 block of Main St. at 3:18 a.m. on July 18. Public Intoxication.

James Glen Taylor, 61, Spring, was ar-rested in the 300 block of Green Ave at

11:07 p.m. on July 19. Possession of a Con-trolled Substance.

INCIDENTSPossession of a Controlled Substance:

Officer conducted a traffic stop near the 700 block of Commerce Ave at 3:17 a.m. on July 13.

Animal Running at Large: Officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of 5th St. at 7:09 p.m. on July 14 in reference to an animal at large.

Burglary of a Habitation: Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Vietnam St. at 8:47 p.m. on July 14 in reference to a possible break-in.

Theft: Officer was dispatched to the 200 block of 9th St. at 11:25 a.m. on July 16 in reference to a theft.

Found Property/Information: Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Rorem Ave at 6:34 p.m. on July 18 in reference to a break-in.

Domestic Disturbance: Officer was dis-patched to a residence on Main St. at 12:25 p.m. on July 19 in reference to a Domestic Disturbance.

Individuals listed have been arrested and/or charged with an offense. Inclusion in this report does not imply that the person is guilty of any crime. The following are offense and arrest reports submitted by the Palacios Police Dept. to the Palacios Beacon as of noon Friday.

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From the Police ChiefBy Police Chief David Miles

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NOTICE OF ELECTION Matagorda County Navigation District No. One (MCND #1) hereby announces the schedule of an At-Large Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, to elect one Commissioner for a term of six (6) years for Position Number Two, which expires this year. Individuals who desire to be a candidate must (1) be a resident of the MCND #1 District, (2) be a freehold taxpayer of the District, (3) be a qualified elector (registered voter) of the County, and (4) must never have been convicted of any felony act in any Court of Law. Candidates for these offices must file a written declaration of candidacy during the period starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 23, and ending at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2018. The appropriate forms can be obtained from the Port Administration office at 1602 Main Street in Palacios, Texas from July 23 through August 20, 2018. The office telephone number is 361-972-5556. All completed filings must be presented in person to the Port Administration Office and must be affirmed before a qualified Notary Public. The candidates’ positions on the official ballot will be determined by lot in the Port Administration office at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2018.

Copies of the Order Calling for an Election and Notice of Election are available at Matagorda County Navigation District Number One Port Administration office.

AVISO DE ELECCION El Distrito de Navegación del Condado de Matagorda Numero uno (MCND #1) por lo presente anuncia el

calendario de las elecciones de At-Large el martes, 06 de Noviembre del 2018, para elegir a un comisario por un término de seis (6) años para el Puesto Número Dos. Las personas que desean ser candidatos deben (1) ser un residente del MCND #1 del Distrito, (2) ser un contribuyente de dominio absoluto del Distrito, (3) ser un elector calificado (votante registrado) del Condado, y (4 ) debe nunca haber sido condenado por cualquier acto criminal en un tribunal de derecho.

Los candidatos para estos cargos deberán presentar una declaración por escrito de candidatura, durante el período que comienza a las 8:00 am del lunes, 23 de Julio y termina a las 5:00 pm el lunes, 20 de Agosto del 2018. El formulario correspondiente puede obtenerse en la oficina de Administración del Puerto localizada el 1602 Main Street en Palacios, Texas, del 23 de Julio al 20 de Agosto 2018. El número de teléfono de la oficina es 361-972-5556. Todas las formas completas deben presentarse en persona en la oficina de la Administración y deben ser afirmadas ante un notario calificado.

Las posiciones de los candidatos en la boleta oficial se determinarán por sorteo en la oficina de la Administración del Puerto a las 9:00 am el Jueves, 23 de Agosto del 2018.

Las copias de la Orden para una elección y el Aviso de Elección están disponibles en Distrito de Navegación del Condado de Matagorda Numero uno. El aviso está disponible en inglés, español y vietnamita.

THÔNG BÁO CUỘC BẦU CỬ Quận Matagorda Hàng Hải Khu Số 1 thông báo cho cuộc bầu cử vào Ngày 6, Tháng 11, Năm 2018, để tuyển chọn:

1- Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho 6 năm nhiệm kỳ của chức ghế thứ HAI, sẽ hết nhiệm kỳ vào năm này. Ứng Cử Viên nào muốn ra tranh cử phải có đủ những điều kiện sau đây: (1) là thường dân Quận Matagorda Hàng Hải Khu Số 1 (2) Không thiếu thếu của Quận mình, (3) Phải có thẻ cử chi của Quận, (4) Chưa bao giờ có phạm luật pháp hay bắt giữ trong Tòa án. Ứng Cử viên phải viết nọp đơn xin tham gia vào cuộc Tuyển Cử bắt đầu 8:00 giờ Sáng Thứ Hai, Ngày 23, Tháng 7 tới 5:00 giờ Chiều Ngày 20, Tháng 8, Năm 2018. Các giấy tờ cần thiết để ghi danh đã có tại văn Phòng Hàng Hải Khu Số 1, 1602 Main St. Palacios, Texas từ ngày 23, tháng 7 tới Ngày 20, tháng 8, 2018. Số điện thoại của văn phòng là 361-972-5556. Tất cà giấy tờ ghi danh cần phải hiện diện nộp tại văn phòng của quận và cần thực thị chữ ký trước người Đóng Mộc của Tiểu bang. Tên của ứng cử viên sẽ được in vào giấy bầu cử và được bầu theo giấy bầu cử tại văn phòng của Quận vào lúc 9:00 SÁNG chiều thứ Năm, Ngày 23 Tháng 8, Năm 2018. Tất cả bản Sao và Thông Báo đã có bằng tiếng Anh Ngữ, tiếng Mễ và Tiếng Việt tại văn phòng của Quận Hàng Hải Khu Số 1, (Administration Building of Matagorda County Navigation District Number One)

St. Anthony’s 54th annual Shrimporee set next Sun.

Each year the Shrimporee is a homecoming of many Palacios natives and this year St. Anthony’s Catholic Church will be hosting the 54th Annual Shrimporee on Aug. 4th and 5th.

Interested in a new boat? Purchase your $25 ticket to-

day for the Annual Tran’s Sport Boat Raffle. Tickets are limited and are going fast. Contact 361-972-2446 for details and tickets. The Boat Raffle and gift card raffle drawing will be on Shrimpo-ree Sunday at 4 p.m.21st Annual Golf Scramble

Saturday tees off with the 21st Annual Golf Scramble at 8 a.m. for the A Flight and at 12 noon for B and C Flights at the Palacios Golf Course. Entry fee is $300 per team or $75 per person and the fee in-cludes green fee, a mulligan, meal and drink tickets. Golf carts are available for rent for $20 and personal carts are welcome. For more in-formation contact Isidro O. Castanon at 361-972-6006 or Gary Figirova at 979-481-9535.

Shrimporee SundayShrimporee Sunday be-

gins with Sunday Mass at

8:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church located at 1004 Magnusson. Shrimpo-ree activities will be held at the Palacios Recreation Cen-ter located at 2401 Perryman and lunch will begin at 10:30 a.m. Choose from shrimp or BBQ (beef or chicken) plus all the trimmings for $10 per finger licking plate. Stay and enjoy DJ Rudy C or opt for take out. Desire a more cul-tural experience? Many will admit to driving miles each year to dine on the delicious Vietnamese Cuisine always fresh and ready to feast upon.

The Shrimporee is fun for all ages and all are invited to attend. Some of the activi-ties include kid’s games and the Live Auction starting at 12:30 p.m.

For more information or questions contact the church office at 361-972-2446.

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the tower, AT&T Mobility, in Washington, D.C. to find out what they did there, or if maybe a technician forgot to plug a wire back in.

The representative I spoke with promised to investigate the problem and provide an answer as to what happened. The following is the official AT&T statement provided. “Some wireless customers in the Palacios Area may have experienced issues with their service over the past few weeks as we completed ca-pacity and other upgrades to the cell site in the area. We appreciate their patience as we complete the work and finish optimization of the site.”

So, it looks like wait and see is the way to be with AT&T.

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