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| City Manager Cody Thompson addresses the City Council. |
At its monthly meeting in City Hall yesterday evening, the Roscoe City Council heard updates from the City Manager and Chief of Police and approved several new members to the City’s Community Development and Industrial Development Boards.
City Manager Cody Thompson reported on the July 4th Celebration, saying the day went well considering the problems created by the weather, which forced the cancellation of the Plowboy Mudbog and the move of the concert from its usual location on the stage in Cypress Street to the Lumberyard. Despite the problems, those who attended enjoyed the day, the parade, the fireworks, the street vendors, and other features.
TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) has met with EHT (Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Inc.), the Abilene engineering firm, concerning the work on I-20, and is proposing the re-location of the city water line located on the north and south sides of the I-20 service roads as well as the sewer force main line to the sewer plant. The projected engineering and construction cost is $1,100,000, which will be paid by TxDOT with federal funds.
The state’s approval of the proposed improvement to the city water lines in south Roscoe is still anticipated and may receive some of the proposed federal infrastructure funding.
Developer Carl Childers is proposing increasing the size of the unsold lots in the Young Farm Estates housing development.
There have been recent inquiries about lots and commercial property in north Roscoe along US Highway 84.
Police Chief Felix Pantoja gave the Police Report for June, saying the Department handled 88 calls and dealt with nine ongoing burglary investigations. The Department has also hired a part-time code enforcement officer, Zac Rankin, who will be paid out of the Department’s part-time budget.
Pantoja requested that the Council look into creating a new City ordinance concerning sex offenders, citing a new sex offender who has moved to Roscoe without the imposition of any limitations by the State.
He also cited recent citizen complaints about golf carts and suggested that the Council establish requirements concerning them. These might include light requirements, limit numbers of riders, and set age requirements for driving them, while allowing exceptions for organized events such as parades.
The Council then approved the addition of Aaron Brown to the City’s B Board, or Roscoe Community Development Board. It also approved the addition of David Ralph, Georgia Dipple, and Thomas Parks to the City’s A Board, or Roscoe Industrial Development Board.
It also approved the Engineering Services Agreement for the TxDOT relocation project with EHT, as well as the City’s Quarterly Financial Report. It tabled consideration of the Budget Amendments until next month.
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ROSCOE PLOWBOY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Believe it or not, football season is just around the corner, and the Plowboys’ fall schedule has been set. Here it is:
Date Opponent Location Time
Aug. 13 Menard/Iraan*** Roscoe 5:00pm
Aug. 19 Forsan*** Forsan 6:00pm
Aug. 27 Hawley Roscoe 7:30pm
Sept. 1 Stamford Stamford 7:30pm
Sept. 10 Miles Miles 7:30pm
Sept. 17 Christoval Roscoe 7:00pm
Sept. 24 New Home** Roscoe 7:00pm
Oct. 1 Sudan Sudan 7:00pm
Oct. 8 OPEN
Oct. 15 Ralls* Ralls 7:00pm
Oct. 22 Crosbyton* Roscoe 7:00pm
Oct. 29 Lockney* Lockney 7:00pm
Nov. 5 Hamlin* Roscoe 7:00pm
*** = Scrimmage ** = Homecoming * = District Game
The Plowboys’ second game is also with a 2A-I team, the always tough Stamford Bulldogs. Then after playing 2A-II Miles on the road, they will take on Christoval, ranked 12th in the state in 2A-II and the pre-season pick to win their district. Then at Homecoming on September 24, the Plowboys play New Home, picked to finish second in their district, followed by Sudan at Sudan. And that will complete their non-district schedule.
Then, after an open week, the district games will begin. Here is Texas Football’s predicted order of finish for District 5-2A, Division II:
1. Ralls Jackrabbits
2. Hamlin Pied Pipers
3. Lockney Longhorns
4. Roscoe Collegiate Plowboys
5. Crosbyton Chiefs
Texas Football’s pre-season pick to win the championship is Ralls. The magazine ranks the Jackrabbits No. 16 in state for 2A, Division II, with Hamlin right behind them at No. 17. Although Hamlin was undefeated in district last year, Ralls, whose only district loss was to the Pipers, returns 7 starters on both offense and defense, while Hamlin lost most of its players to graduation and will be starting a younger, more inexperienced line-up this year.
Roscoe is ranked number four in district but should be much improved over last year with 10 returning starters on offense and 9 on defense, so look for them to finish higher. By the time the district games begin, Head Coach Jake Freeman expects to have his troops competing with Hamlin and Ralls for the district crown. In any case, it will be good to see the Plowboys back in action.
Here are the 2021 schedules for the Junior Varsity and Junior High Plowboys.
Junior Varsity
Date Opponent Location Time
Aug. 13 Menard*** Roscoe 5:00pm
Aug. 19 Forsan*** Forsan 5:00pm
Aug. 26 Hawley Hawley 5:00pm
Sept. 2 Stamford Roscoe 6:00pm
Sept. 9 Miles Roscoe 6:00pm
Sept. 16 Christoval Christoval 6:00pm
Sept. 23 New Home New Home 6:00pm
Sept. 30 Hamlin Roscoe 6:00pm
Oct. 7 OPEN
Oct. 14 Ralls* Roscoe 6:00pm
Oct. 21 Crosbyton* Crosbyton 6:00pm
Oct. 28 Lockney* Roscoe 6:00pm
Nov. 4 Hamlin* Hamlin 6:00pm
Junior High 7th/8th
Date Opponent Location Time
Sept. 2 Stamford Roscoe 4:00pm
Sept. 9 Miles Roscoe 4:00pm
Sept. 16 Christoval Christoval 4:00pm
Sept. 23 New Home New Home 4:00pm
Sept. 30 Merkel Roscoe 4:00pm
Oct. 7 OPEN
Oct. 14 Ralls* Roscoe 4:00pm
Oct. 21 Crosbyton* Crosbyton 4:00pm
Oct. 28 Lockney* Roscoe 4:00pm
Nov. 4 Hamlin* Hamlin 4:00pm
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JACOB ARMITAGE AT LUMBERYARD FRIDAY
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| Jacob Armitage |
He has played in venues around Texas including the Metroplex, New Braunfels, Lubbock, and elsewhere. Roscoe is the first stop on his “Highway 84 Weekend.” On Saturday, he’ll be playing at "Celebrate Littlefield" in Littlefield.
Songs include “Runner,” “Once Upon a Time,” “In Your Dreams,” “7&7,” and “Everywhere She Goes.”
Come on out and see him before he gets big. Cover charge is only $5. The show begins at 8:30pm.
For reservations and more information, contact the Lumberyard at 325-766-2457.
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WEATHER REPORT: DRYING OUT AND MORE SUNSHINE
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| Southern sky |
Daily highs were consistently in the low 90s for the first time in a while, and lows were around 70°. However, temperatures were still slightly below what we normally expect for July, with its average daily maximum of 94°. The high temperatures since last Wednesday were the 92° readings on Thursday, Saturday, and yesterday.
Today’s high should be 91° with partly cloudy skies and winds from the south at about 17mph. Tomorrow will reach 94°, followed by Friday’s 91°, Saturday’s 92°, and Sunday’s 91°. Winds will be from the south and lows will be around 72°.
Rain is not expected until next Tuesday, when a norther arrives. Chances then are expected to be around 37%.
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† JERRY LYNN ALFORD
Jerry Lynn Alford, born May 28, 1948, in Gorman, Texas, to Cecil and Sarah May Alford, passed away July 13, 2021, at his residence in Roscoe. Services are pending with McCoy Funeral Home.
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† SANDRA LEE (GRAN) PRUITT
Graveside services for Sandra Lee (Gran) Pruitt, 80, of Roscoe were held at 10:00am Saturday, July 10, at Roscoe Cemetery with Mike Ensminger officiating. Interment followed under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. She passed away Wednesday, July 7, at Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Sweetwater.Sandra was born to the late William H. and Lee Ellen (Hanks) Simmons on August 4, 1940, at Crowell, Texas. She married Billy G. Pruitt August 21, 1960, at Crowell, and came to Sweetwater in 1960. They moved to Roscoe in 1965. Sandra worked at the Roscoe ISD cafeteria for 36 years, then at the Highland ISD cafeteria for 5 years. She was known all those years by the kids as “Gran.” Sandra was a member of Normandy Avenue Church of Christ, a very big supporter of the Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children, Frank Pruitt and wife Elaine of Mexia; Media Kimbrell and husband Skeet of Roscoe; Virgil Pruitt and wife Valerie of Roscoe; brothers, Dueaine Simmons and wife Brenda; Randy Simmons and wife Micki, all of Dublin, Texas; eight grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her sister, Pamela K. Simmons.
Pallbearers were Keegan Pruitt, Donald Kimbrell, Jacob Galart, Tad Etheridge, Chris Ramirez, and Stephen Sewell.
Honorary pallbearers were Wyatt Kimbrell, Hudson Galart, Beau and London Shaw, Collin Glass, Chris Simmons, and Men of the Normandy Avenue Church of Christ.
Memorials may be made to the Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 546, Roscoe, Texas 79545.
A very Special Thank You to her neighbors Pete and Earnie, Interim Hospice, Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, and Encompass Home Health.
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