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COMMUNITY |
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Region |
Big Bend
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West Texas
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County |
Terrell |
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Community |
Sanderson
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Population |
976 |
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Community Characteristics |
Mild year-round climate; Gateway to Big Bend Wilderness Area; Superior schools;
Good water; Natural Beauty |
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Home Page URL |
http://www.sandersontx.org |
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTACT
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Organization |
Terrell County Economic Development Office |
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Telephone |
(432) 345-2275 |
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Fax |
(432) 345-2653 |
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E-mail |
tcedc@sandersontx.net |
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TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE |
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Proximity to Interstate Highway |
IH-10: 65 miles |
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Major Highways |
US Hwy
90
US Hwy
285
ST Hwy 349
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Proximity to
Commercial
Airport |
Midland International:
Approx. 160 miles |
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Proximity to
County
Airport
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TerrellCountyAirport:
10 miles east of Sanderson |
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Proximity to Port |
Corpus Christi: |
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Proximity to Mexico
Border |
Approx. 18 miles |
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GOVERNMENT - SANDERSON |
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None |
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GOVERNMENT - TERRELLCOUNTY |
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Type |
Home Rule-County Judge,
Commissioners Court |
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General Obligation
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Zero
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Law Enforcement
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County Sheriff-2 Deputies
4 Radio-equiped cars
911 Service
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UTILITIES
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Electric Provider
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First Choice
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Water
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Terrell County WCID #1
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Public Sewer
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Under Construction
Scheduled Completion: 2003
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Sewer (Max Gallons Per Day)
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680,000
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Solid Waste Disposal
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West Texas Waste Mgmt.
(Garbage pick-up)
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P Gas Provider
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Sanderson Propane
Delivery to on-site tanks
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Telephone Providers
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Big Bend Telephone
650 Connections
Type Central Office:
Electrical and Mechanical
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RESTAURANTS
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Banquet/Meeting Facilities
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2
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WORKFORCE
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Radius of Labor Drawing Area
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150.0 miles
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Estimated Unemployment Rate
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2%
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EDUCATION
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Annual High School Graduates
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23
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Total School District Enrollment:
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178
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Students per Teacher Ratio:
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7.4
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Colleges in Commuting Range
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1
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TAXES & LOCAL INCENTIVES
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City Tax Rate
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None
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Sales Tax Rate
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7.75%
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Independent School District
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$1.37 per $100
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County Tax Rate
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$0.466 per $100
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Water District Rate
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None
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Total Tax Rate
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$1.84 per $100
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Tax Abatement Available
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Yes
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Other Economic Stimulants:
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Grants, Low Interest Loans, Venue Park and Downtown revitalization
projects
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SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE
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Small Business Incubator
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Yes
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Adult Learning Center
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Yes
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Alternative Fuels Service
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Yes
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Recycling Center
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No
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REAL ESTATE
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Average Home Sales Price
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$26,000
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Average Cost of Lot
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$1,500
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Approx Building Cost/SF
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$60-$75
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Construction Permits
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Not Required
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Housing Occupancy Rates
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96%
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Average Home Rental Rate
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$300
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CHURCHES
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Protestant and Catholic
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7
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MOTELS
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Total Number of Rooms Available
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73
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Total Number of Lodging Facilities
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4
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POSTAL AND PARCEL DELIVERY SERVICES
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United States Post Office
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Federal Express (FedEx)
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United Parcel Service (UPS)
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RECREATION
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Parks
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3
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Tennis Courts
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4 (2 lighted) (school)
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Swimming Pool
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1 (public)
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Hunting
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Public and Private
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Shooting Ranges
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Terrell County Rifle Range
(rifle, pistol, trap, skeet)
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CULTURAL
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Museums
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Terrell County Museum
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Libraries
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Terrell County Library
TCISD
(40,000 volumes)
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Civic Organizations
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American Legion
Cinco de Mayo Assn.
Chamber of Commerce
Community Dev.Assn.
Masonic Lodge
Terrell County Fair Assn.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Clubs
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Lions Club
Rio Grande Rifle & Pistol Club
Sanderson Rodeo Club
Culture Club
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CLIMATIC INFORMATION
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Annual Days of Sunshine
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300+
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Annual Average Temperature
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64
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Average January Temperature
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44
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Average August Temperature
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80
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Average Rainfall
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12 inches
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Average Snowfall
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0.2
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Prevailing Wind
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West-Northwest
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Elevation Above Sea Level
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2,800'
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