Gorman Progress

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott released a statement on the Texas Legislature’s passage of historic property tax cut legislation during Special Session #2: “I made a promise to Texans during my campaign that the State of Texas would use at least $13.5 billion from our historic budget surplus to provide substantial relief to property taxpayers across Texas. Today, we will deliver even more with over $18 billion in property tax cuts. The Texas House and Senate fulfilled our promise with an agreement that delivers a comprehensive, long-lasting solution to increasingly burdensome property tax bills. I thank my partners in the Texas Legislature for coming together to honor the best interests of hardworking Texans who want to own their property—not rent it from the government. I look forward to signing this legislation into law to provide Texans with the largest property tax cut in Texas history.”

Eastland County Sheriff’s Office

Rain and sunshine certainly are natures miracle grow combination. I think I need to mow my yard almost once a week. New trees and flowers are growing at a rapid pace as well. Vegetable gardens are producing some beautiful squash, tomatoes, and everything else! I especially appreciate those folks with gardens that share!

Water activities were enjoyed by area residents on nearby Lake Leon over the 4th of July holiday.

Miss, Jr. Miss and Little Miss Gorman 2023 were crowned Saturday evening in the Gorman ISD Auditorium. This year a small change was announced; a Peanut Festival Queen was also crowned. The contestants raised $5,589.30 total for Gorman community projects. Pictured Above (L to R) are Junior Miss Gorman 2023 Ellie Duske with escort Adyn, Miss Gorman Ceidy Guzman with escort Eduardo De la Cruz, Peanut Festival Queen Kyndall Scitern with escort Nathan Rodriquez, and Little Miss Gorman Paisley Rainey. Photos: Margaret Hetrick

A crash involving 2 vehicles on Friday, June 16 killed one and injured another in Eastland County, Texas DPS reported.

Gorman ISD Board of Directors Joe Casey and Melinda Harrington were sworn in at the Board’s Monday meeting.

Gorman Economic Development Corporation Director Trinity Davis’ Report To Gorman City Commissioners June 1st 2023 1. Rockin’ H: Have their third draw; They have insulations completed, finishing up with dry in and painting.

Rain, Rain, Rain, isn’t it wonderful! Yards are looking great! Lakes are on the rise and most of the tanks I see are full. I hope it continues so we have plenty to last us through the summer this year!

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, conferred 830 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 825 graduates during the 2023 spring commencement exercises on May 12-13 at the ASU Junell Center/Stephens Arena.

Public Works Report for April 2023

Notice is hereby given that the Gorman City Commission will meet in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. in the Gorman Community Center Meeting Room at 118 S. Kent St. Gorman, on June 1, 2023, to consider the following agenda items: 1. Opening Prayer, followed by Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge, Attendance 2. Call the Meeting to Order 3. Swearing in of Commissioners 4. Approve the Minutes of the Previous Meeting 5. Approve the Bills for Payment 6. Citizens Forum and Input Maximum 5 Minutes 7. Reports From Department Heads 8. 2nd Reading of Ordinance #2023-06-01 An Ordinance Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24; a) Consider expenditures/revenues for the upcoming year 9. Discuss and Consider Amending Ordinance #2022-01-06 Animal Control: Revise Numbers, Indoor Only License, Lot Size, Etc 10. Mayor’s Report and Update and Discuss Future Agenda Items for Consideration Posted by order of the Gorman City Commission on May 26, 2023 of the above and foregoing agenda items, which require action, may be acted upon by the City Commission. The Commission reserves the right to convene into Executive Session on any of the above items if said items qualify pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act.