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TxDOT El Paso District
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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              $      350,000
  LIMITS FROM WITHIN DAVIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK                                             PROJECT SPONSOR TxDOT
      LIMITS TO .                                                                                     REVISION DATE 07/2020
      PROJECT SEAL COAT PARK ROADS, PARKING LOTS AND CAMPSITE PULLOUTS                                MPO PROJ NUM
         DESCR                                                                                       FUNDING CAT(S) 10
      REMARKS                                                       PROJECT 02/17 ADD FY20; FOR INFO PURPOSES
             P7                                                     HISTORY
     TOTAL PROJECT COST INFORMATION                                  AUTHORIZED FUNDING BY CATEGORY/SHARE
   PREL ENG $       10,134               CATEGORY      FEDERAL           STATE      REGIONAL          LOCAL             LC        TOTAL
ROW PURCH $              0    COST OF    10         $           0 $     350,000 $            0 $           0 $           0 $     350,000
     CONSTR $     350,000    APPROVED    TOTAL      $           0 $     350,000 $            0 $           0 $           0 $     350,000
 CONST ENG $         5,253    PHASES
    CONTING $        1,158 $     350,000
    INDIRECT $           0
   BOND FIN $            0
PT CHG ORD $         3,557
 TOTAL CST $      370,102

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              $      700,000
  LIMITS FROM WITHIN SIERRA DIABLO WMA                                                  PROJECT SPONSOR TxDOT
      LIMITS TO .                                                                                 REVISION DATE 07/2020
      PROJECT IMPROVE EXISTING UNPAVED WMA ROAD WITH ADDITIONAL ROAD BASE MATERIAL                MPO PROJ NUM
         DESCR                                                                                   FUNDING CAT(S) 10
      REMARKS                                                      PROJECT
             P7                                                    HISTORY
     TOTAL PROJECT COST INFORMATION                                 AUTHORIZED FUNDING BY CATEGORY/SHARE
   PREL ENG $       34,300                CATEGORY     FEDERAL          STATE     REGIONAL        LOCAL             LC        TOTAL
ROW PURCH $              0    COST OF     10        $          0 $     700,000 $          0 $          0 $           0 $     700,000
     CONSTR $     700,000    APPROVED     TOTAL     $          0 $     700,000 $          0 $          0 $           0 $     700,000
 CONST ENG $        34,230     PHASES
    CONTING $        7,910 $      700,000
    INDIRECT $           0
   BOND FIN $            0
PT CHG ORD $        29,120
 TOTAL CST $      805,560

PHASE: C = CONSTRUCTION, E = ENGINEERING, R = ROW, T = TRANSFER
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TIP Highway Financial Summary ‐ Year of Expenditure Cost

                                                                                        El Paso District ‐ District 24
                                                                     Initial FY 2021 ‐ 2024 Transportation Improvement Program
Funding by Category
                                                           FY 2021                    FY 2022                      FY 2023                      FY 2024              Total FY 2021 ‐ 2024
  Funding
                          Description             Programmed    Authorized   Programmed    Authorized    Programmed      Authorized   Programmed     Authorized   Programmed     Authorized
  Category
                 Preventive Maintenance
         1                                            $0             $0          $0             $0            $0             $0            $0             $0          $0             $0
                 and Rehabilitation
                 Urban Area (Non‐ TMA)
   2M or 2U                                           $0             $0          $0             $0            $0             $0            $0             $0          $0             $0
                 Corridor Projects
                 Non‐Traditionally Funded
         3                                            $0             $0          $0             $0            $0             $0            $0             $0          $0             $0
                 Transportation Project
        3DB      Design Build (DB)                    $0             $0          $0             $0            $0             $0            $0             $0          $0             $0
                 Urban and Regional
         4                                            $0             $0          $0             $0            $0             $0            $0             $0          $0             $0
                 Connectivity
         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

Funding Participation Source
                   Source                          FY 2021       FY 2022      FY 2023       FY 2024     Total FY 21‐24
Federal                                               $0             $0          $0             $0           $0
State                                               $350,000         $0          $0         $700,000      $1,050,000
Local Match                                           $0             $0          $0             $0           $0
CAT 3 ‐ Local Contributions (LC)                      $0             $0          $0             $0           $0
CAT 3 ‐ Prop 1                                        $0             $0          $0             $0           $0
CAT 3 ‐ DB                                            $0             $0          $0             $0           $0
CAT 3 ‐ PTF                                           $0             $0          $0             $0           $0
CAT 3 ‐ RTR                                           $0             $0          $0             $0           $0
CAT 3 ‐ CRISI                                         $0             $0          $0             $0           $0
CAT 3 ‐ Local Transit                                 $0             $0          $0             $0           $0
CAT 3 ‐ TDC                                           $0             $0          $0             $0           $0
Statewide Budget PE                                   $0             $0          $0             $0           $0
Statewide Budget ROW                                  $0             $0          $0             $0           $0

                                          Total    $350,000          $0         $0         $700,000      $1,050,000
2021-2024 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - TXDOT EL PASO DISTRICT HIGHWAY PROJECTS - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ...
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 Matrix
B. Notices Provided
C. Figures: Website, Online Notice, Virtual PowerPoint Presentation

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Appendix A
Comment/Response Matrix
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TxDOT El Paso FY 2021-2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program
                         Revision Comments

No comments received.
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Appendix B
 Notices
 Provided
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Page 6 Alpine Avalanche Thursday, January 14, 2021

BEEF • FROM 1
  “The original idea,
                            from all over the coun-
                            try. Not surprisingly,
                            many of them say
                                                                       Dinner for some athletes
and it is still the idea,   they cannot fi nd such
is that we would pro-       high-quality meats
vide an excellent           in the grocery store.
ranch-to-table prod-        Willbanks is proud to
uct, and then we would      say that the beef was
use the proceeds to         raised locally, and she
feed people around          can even say how the
the world,” said Will-      cattle were fed their
banks.                      entire lives, what care
  Ninety percent of         was given, and that
all profi ts go directly    there were little chemi-
to worthwhile causes        cal interventions.
- an organization in          The future looks
Lebanon that helps          bright for Far West
Syrian refugees, along      Texas Cattle Co.
with the neediest Leb-        “We are just moving
anese people. There is      toward being a local
an orphanage in the         source for quality, sus-
Democratic Republic         tainable farming,” said      American Legion Post 79 in Alpine hosted dinner for the Sul Ross State University men’s and ladies’
of Congo, and part of       Willbanks. “The butter       basketball teams on Jan. 3. University President Pete Gallego and his Chief of Staff Mike Pacheco at-
the profits also direct-    will be first, but even-     tended the events and spoke with the students, along with City of Alpine Mayor Andy Ramos.
ly benefits the orphans     tually we want to make
                                                                                                                                   Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich
there.                      some cheeses and yo-
  Far West Texas Cattle     gurts, and be able to
Co. offers three options    provide local, quality       EXHIBIT • FROM 1
for subscribers. First      products.”
is a kitchen box with         Wi l l b a n k s  just       Maggie Rumbelow, Curator of          folks would be able to partici-          American Legion chapters.
meats typically cooked      bought four new dairy        Temporary Exhibits, worked one         pate because of the holiday. We            The exhibit runs through Thurs-
in the kitchen, such as     cows, and they are all       on one with Coco to select the im-     want folks to have the opportu-          day, March 25. After the premier,
hamburger and roasts.       expecting, so there          ages and biographies for the ex-       nity to see this wonderful exhibit       the Museum will be open Tuesday
Then there is a grill       will be fresh milk in        hibit. Matt Walter, Curator of Col-    celebrating the men and women            through Friday from 10 a.m.-4
box with meats such         the spring. She hopes        lections, found the artifacts in the   who served in the Armed Forces           p.m.
as steaks, and finally, a   to make a small batch        Museum’s permanent collection to       during World War II.”                      The Museum received funding
combination box.            of artisan butter from       tell the story of Big Bend citizen       Biographies for the portraits can      support for “WW II Heroes” from
  The meat is derived       locally grown herbs,         involvement in the war.                be viewed on cell phones with a          Humanities Texas.
from a traditionally        and will be partnering         “We’re going to do something         quick response, or QR, code on             Museum of the Big Bend is lo-
finished and grass-fed      with a local farm. She       unique this year,” said Bones.         labels next to each portrait. Gallery    cated on the campus of Sul Ross
product. The latter is      also has plans to be at      “We will premiere the show on          guides will be available as well.        State University. To learn more,
obtained in conjunc-        the Alpine Farmer’s          Monday, Martin Luther King             All works will be for sale, with         visit museumofthebigbend.com,
tion with Dixon Water       Market this summer.          Day. We decided that a lot of          proceeds donated to area VFW and         or call 432-837-8143.
Foundation of Marfa.          “The strange thing
The Alpine store does       is that we live in the
not keep regular office     middle of ranch coun-        BEARS • FROM 1
hours, but normally         try, and we have the
opens the third week        best beef operations           He thank those around      not around, not to men-       stand the sacrifices made      my new hometown, Bal-
of every month so           in our backyard, but         him who helped made          tion she is also one of the   during football season.”       morhea, it’s like a mini
customers can pick up       we don’t even know           the championship pos-        cheerleading sponsors,”          Future coaching goals       Alpine where everyone
their beef orders.          where it comes from!”        sible, beginning with his    said Villanueva.              for Villanueva include         knows everybody, and
  Willbanks works           Willbanks exclaimed.         wife Cherry Villanueva,         Also, his kids played a    becoming a head football       we all take care of each
closely with the            “The traditionally fin-      a Balmorhea native who       part in this success. His     coach one day, as he is        other. A tight knit com-
Marfa Food Pantry,          ished product is taken       graduated from Sul Ross      son Ethan was a fresh-        already the head basket-       munity with kids playing
and would like to get       from the ranchers right      State University.            man quarterback, and          ball coach.                    football on the streets or
plugged in with the         here, and I think that is      “She is my rock. She       Eian was a team man-             Villanueva continued,       swimming at the state
Food Pantry in Mara-        really important. The        always understood the        ager.                         “I always tell the classes     park when it’s open. Bal-
thon.                       product is local, and its    extra hours and planning        Said Vallanueva, “They     I teach that I will always     morhea has really grown
  The company has           very well taken care of      we do. She takes care        have always been there        be a Buck at heart. I had      on me and my family. It’s
gotten positive reviews     from a holistic, healthy     of the household and         with me, and took care of     many great memories            been great living here and
by pleased customers        perspective.”                other duties when I’m        each other. They under-       growing up there. As for       watching my sons grow.”

                   Notice of Online Comment Opportunity                                              Aviso de oportunidad de comentarios en línea
                    Texas Department of Transportation                                                   Departamento de Transporte de Texas
      2021 - 2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program Revision                         2021 - 2024 Revisión del programa de mejora del transporte rural
                               El Paso District                                                                    Distrito de El Paso

                                                                                        El Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT, por sus siglas en inglés),
  The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) El Paso District is conducting
                                                                                        Distrito de El Paso, está llevando a cabo actividades de divulgación para brindar
  outreach to provide the public with an online comment opportunity for
                                                                                        al público una oportunidad de comentarios en línea para le revisión propuesta
  the proposed revision to the 2021-2024 Rural Transportation Improvement               del Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte Rural 2021-2024 (RTIP, por sus
  Program (RTIP). An in-person or virtual public meeting is not scheduled;              siglas en inglés). No se ha programado una reunión pública en persona o virtual;
  however, the public is encouraged to view project information and submit              sin embargo, se alienta al público a ver la información de proyectos y enviar
  comments about the revision by Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.                               comentarios sobre la revisión a más tardar el jueves, 28 de enero de 2021.

  The purpose of the online comment opportunity is to receive comments on               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
  the revision to the 2021-2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program
                                                                                        años 2021-2024 (RTIP) del Distrito de El Paso de TxDOT. El proyecto que se
  (RTIP) for the El Paso TxDOT District. The project that will be affected by the
                                                                                        verá afectado por la revisión es 1158-05-002, el cual se encuentra ubicado en
  revision is 1158-05-002 in Culberson County, which is the construction of a           el Condado de Culberson, el proyecto contempla la construcción de una nueva
  new roadway that will extend FM 2185 and create a connection to RM 652 via            carretera que extenderá FM 2185 y creará una conexión con RM 652 a través de
  FM 3541. This project is to be removed from the 2021-2024 RTIP.                       FM 3541. Este proyecto se eliminará del RTIP 2021-2024.

  The 2021-2024 RTIP meeting(s) was held in the Spring pursuant to Title 43,            La(s) reunión(es) del RTIP 2021-2024 se llevaron a cabo en la primavera de
  Texas Administrative Code, Section 16.102, which calls for an opportunity for         acuerdo con el Título 43, del Código Administrativo de Texas, Sección 16. 102,
                                                                                        que requiere una oportunidad para comentarios públicos sobre el programa.
  public comment concerning the program. As a continuation of the public
                                                                                        Como continuación del esfuerzo de participación pública, la oportunidad de
  involvement effort, the online comment opportunity will offer the public a
                                                                                        comentarios en línea ofrecerá al público la oportunidad de comentar sobre la
  chance to comment on the revision to the previously presented RTIP.                   revisión del RTIP presentado anteriormente.
  To view the RTIP Revision exhibits and comment information, visit txdot.gov           Para ver documentos de la Revisión del RTIP e información de comentarios,
  and keyword search: “Hearings and Meetings Schedule.” Once on the schedule            visite txdot.gov con la palabra clave: “Hearings and Meetings Schedule” Una vez
  page, scroll down to find the appropriate online comment opportunity link.            en la página del calendario, desplácese hacia abajo para encontrar el enlace de
  Revision information will also be available for public review January 14,             oportunidad de comentario en línea apropiado. Información sobre la revisión
                                                                                        también estará disponible para revisión pública del 14 de enero de, 2021 hasta el
  2021 through January 28, 2021 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at
                                                                                        28 de enero de, 2021 dentro del horario de 8 a.m. y 5 p.m. en la oficina del distrito
  the TxDOT El Paso District Office at 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas
                                                                                        de TxDOT de El Paso ubicado en el 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas
  79928. For more information or questions, please contact Rebecca Reyes at             79928. Para obtener más información o preguntas, comuníquese con Rebecca
  (915) 790-4200 or Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov.                                            Reyes al (915) 790-4200 o Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov.

  The public is encouraged to view this online information and provide input            Se invita al público para ver esta información en línea y proporcionar información
  regarding the proposed revision(s). Written comments may be submitted                 respecto a la revisión propuesta(s). Los comentarios escritos se pueden enviar en
  online, emailed, or mailed. If mailed, written comments must be received              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
  or postmarked by Jan. 28, 2021 either in person or by mail to TxDOT, Attn:
                                                                                        de 2021, ya sea en persona o por correo a TxDOT, a la atención de: Rebecca
  Rebecca Reyes RE: 2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas
                                                                                        Reyes RE: 2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Los
  79928. Comments can also be submitted by email to Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.                comentarios también se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a Rebecca.Reyes@
  gov. TxDOT will be accepting comments about this project until Jan. 28, 2021.         txdot.gov. TxDOT aceptará comentarios sobre este proyecto hasta el 28 de enero
                                                                                        de 2021.
  Special accommodations: TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to
  accommodate the needs of the public. The information will be posted in                Adaptaciones especiales: TxDOT hace todos los esfuerzos razonables para
  English. If you have special communication or accommodation needs,                    adaptarse a las necesidades del público. La información se publicará en inglés.
                                                                                        Si tiene necesidades especiales de comunicación o adaptación, o necesita un
  or have a need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a
                                                                                        intérprete, se puede hacer una solicitud. Si tiene una discapacidad y necesita
  disability and need assistance, special arrangements can also be made to
                                                                                        ayuda, también se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para satisfacer la mayoría de
  accommodate most needs. Please call (915) 790-4200 at least one week prior            las necesidades. Llame al (915) 790-4200 al menos una semana antes de la fecha
  to the comment deadline. Please be aware that advance notice is requested             límite de comentarios. Tenga en cuenta que se solicita un aviso con anticipación
  as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.                         ya que algunas adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT las arregle.
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The Big Bend Sentinel, January 14, 2021 page 3

Vaccinations 65+                                                                                                                                                                                   face is the limitation of supply. The
                                                                                                                                                                                                   supply is not something the state of Texas
(Continued from page 1)                            “I think the message                                                                                                                            is in control of. That supply comes from
                                                                                                                                                                                                   the federal government,” adding that
weeks of 2020, the Pfizer vaccine and then        is to be patient, all the                                                                                                                        the federal government is limited by the
the Moderna vaccine arrived in Texas. The
state announced it expected to distribute 1.4    agencies are trying their                                                                                                                         supplies Moderna and Pfizer are able to
                                                                                                                                                                                                   produce. Currently, Texas is slated to send
million doses to Texans before the end of          best. We know we’re                                                                                                                             out 310,000 first doses each week, and
the year. As the clock ticked to midnight
of the new year, fewer than 250,000 had          under a crisis and these                                                                                                                          somewhere between 320,000 and 500,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                   second doses, Abbott said.
received their shot.                             vaccines are needed. It’s                                                                                                                           This week, Operation Warp Speed, the
  In a press conference on Monday, Texas
Governor Greg Abbott urged providers to          just, they’re limited. We                                                                                                                         federal entity tasked with distributing the
                                                                                                                                                                                                   anti-COVID drugs announced it would
give away every dose they receive, rather
than holding on to some vaccine doses
                                                  don’t have the supplies                                                                                                                          change its policies: no longer holding back
to give as a second round shot. Both the               that we need.”                                                                                                                              second doses, and recommending vaccines
                                                                                                                                                                                                   be given to frontline health workers and
Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require a                                                                                                                                                              those over 65, finally aligning with Texas’
second dose to reach their full efficacy, and                                                                                                                                                      policies.
providers had been saving them up.                                                                                                                                                                   At the beginning of this week, three-and-
                                                those 100 replacement doses last Thursday,
  This Tuesday, Linda Molinar, the CEO                                                                                                                                                             a-half weeks into vaccine distribution, the
                                                and many phase 1B-eligible patients who
of PCHS (that has clinics in Marfa, Alpine                                                                                                                                                         state has sent 1,580,400 doses to providers
                                                have gotten the vaccine have simply been
and Presidio) stepped away briefly from                                                                                                                                                            across Texas. As of Monday, 802,507 had
                                                in the right place at the right time. Some
a day-long vaccine clinic event to speak                                                                                                                                                           been administered to Texans, and 83,538 of
                                                were at routine appointments at PCHS and
over the phone about their distribution of                                                                                                                                                         those were second doses.
the vaccine. Her crew is able to give 20 to     the doctor referred them for a shot, Molinar
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Separately, Texas has provided 487,500
25 vaccines per hour, and PCHS has given        said. And in one instance, a man in his
                                                                                                                                                                                                   doses for nursing and long-term care
every good vaccine it has received, Molinar     nineties arrived at PCHS to see if he could
                                                                                                                                                                                                   centers, though even fewer of those have
said. With its first 40 vials, the clinic was   get on the list. “It seemed like one vial had
                                                                                                                                                                                                   actually been used, with only 75,312 given
able to vaccinate 424 individuals – most        11,” Molinar said, so the clinic gave the                                                                                                          by the beginning of the week.
of them frontline health workers – because      extra dose from the vial to the man.                                                                                                                 “If we knew what the plan of the
some vials contained enough to supply an          Molinar added that all eligible phase 1A                                                                                                         government would be, that’d be great,”
eleventh dose, rather than the expected 10      workers had been offered the drug, and                                                                                                             Molinar said from the clinic in Presidio
doses per vial.                                 while some declined it, many who were                                                                                                              on Tuesday. For now, they are at the
  When PCHS received their second batch,        hesitant at first ultimately chose to get the                                                                                                      mercy of weekly announcements of
which had only 100 doses, the vaccines          shot after seeing coworkers show little to no                                                                                                      vaccine allocations from the state’s health
                                                side effects, the most common being a sore                                              Photo courtesy of Preventative Care Health Services
had suffered damage in transit, temporarily                                                                                                                                                        department, with limited time to book
rising above the freezing cold temperature      arm.                                              A patient receives the Moderna vaccination from a Preventative Care Health Services              patients as vials begin arriving.
they needed. A device that ships with the         Molinar said residents who want                 provider at a recent vaccine clinic in Presidio.                                                   “Overall, there's not enough supply,”
doses indicated the batch was spoiled. The      the    shot      can    visit    https://forms.   but vaccinations will be prioritized based on these vaccines are needed. It’s just, they’re      Molinar said. “There’s a need and a big
clinic contacted the state and the spoiled      gle/7St8oBAw1bgAdPhh9 to be placed on             phases laid out in state guidelines.           limited. We don’t have the supplies that we       demand, and it’s very heartbreaking for
doses were replaced, arriving soon after and    the waitlist, or call their hotline and leave       “I think the message is to be patient,” need.”                                                 me to see my patients come in and want a
injected into Presidio patients on Tuesday.     a message to be put on the waitlist at 432-       she said. “All the agencies are trying their     Governor Abbott told the press on               vaccine – and they need it – and I have to
  PCHS began scheduling appointments for        837-4843. All are welcome to get on the list,     best. We know we’re under a crisis and Monday, “The only limitation we now                       say no. It's very hard.”

New Year’s Eve killing
(Continued from page 1)                              for comment, including on whether anyone had           Local authorities still plan to prosecute Rodgers,
                                                     been charged.                                          Ponton said.
  The sheriff’s office said Nixon forced his way       Nixon, who grew up in Marfa, was the grandson          The Shurley Ranch declined to comment on
into the cabin. Inside, someone fired one shot at    of former Marfa Mayor Jane Shurley. He also had        the incident. Nixon’s company, Desert Mountain
Nixon, killing him, according to the statement       ties to the Shurley Ranch south of Marfa, where        Guide Service, also did not respond to a request
from the sheriff’s office.                           he was co-owner. He later moved to San Angelo          for comment.
  Details on Nixon’s death are still murky,          and started Desert Mountain Guide Service, a             In a social media post on Friday, Nixon’s
including how a snowball fight escalated into        hunting guide company.                                 mother, Rachael Shurley, thanked friends for                     
a shooting or whether anyone will be charged           Nixon was in the news in November, after             “the amazing outpouring of love and support that                          
in Nixon’s death. At press time, The Big Bend        authorities in Presidio County said Nixon and          we have received after the loss of our beloved
Sentinel has not yet seen an incident report for     another man — William Rodgers of Miles —               Asa boy.” In tribute, the family planned to                                          
the shooting, which was handled by both the          had allegedly trespassed onto a local ranch to         start a college savings account for Nixon’s two
Tom Green County sheriff’s office and the Texas      collect a trophy bull elk carcass. Both men faced      daughters, she said.                                                              
Department of Public Safety.                         misdemeanor charges for possessing an exotic             “Asa loved his daughters, his family, and his
  In its news release from January 1, the            animal carcass without landowner consent.              many friends,” Shurley wrote. “He never knew a                                 
sheriff’s office said there was still an “ongoing      Rod Ponton, Presidio County attorney,                stranger. He had a deep connection with the land
investigation” into the circumstances of the         confirmed on Monday that the charges against           and respect for all animals.”                                
shooting. The office did not respond to requests     Nixon had been dropped in light of his death.            Shurley declined to comment for this story.

                                   Notice of Online Comment Opportunity                                                                                Aviso de oportunidad de comentarios en línea
                                      Texas Department of Transportation                                                                                    Departamento de Transporte de Texas
            2021 - 2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program Revision                                                                      2021 - 2024 Revisión del programa de mejora del transporte rural
                                    El Paso District                                                                                                                   Distrito 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
 The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) El Paso District is conducting outreach to provide the                    línea para le revisión propuesta del Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte Rural 2021-2024 (RTIP,
 public with an online comment opportunity for the proposed revision to the 2021-2024 Rural                               por sus siglas en inglés). No se ha programado una reunión pública en persona o virtual; sin embargo, se
 Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). An in-person or virtual public meeting is not scheduled;                      alienta al público a ver la información de proyectos y enviar comentarios sobre la revisión a más tardar
 however, the public is encouraged to view project information and submit comments about the revision                     el jueves, 28 de enero de 2021.
 by Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.
                                                                                                                          El propósito de la oportunidad de comentarios en línea es de recibir comentarios sobre la revisión del
 The purpose of the online comment opportunity is to receive comments on the revision to the 2021-                        Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte Rural para los años 2021-2024 (RTIP) del Distrito de El
 2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) for the El Paso TxDOT District. The project that                    Paso de TxDOT. El proyecto que se verá afectado por la revisión es 1158-05-002, el cual se encuentra
 will be affected by the revision is 1158-05-002 in Culberson County, which is the construction of a new                  ubicado en el Condado de Culberson, el proyecto contempla la construcción de una nueva carretera que
 roadway that will extend FM 2185 and create a connection to RM 652 via FM 3541. This project is to be                    extenderá FM 2185 y creará una conexión con RM 652 a través de FM 3541. Este proyecto se eliminará
 removed from the 2021-2024 RTIP.                                                                                         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
 The 2021-2024 RTIP meeting(s) was held in the Spring pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code,                    Código Administrativo de Texas, Sección 16. 102, que requiere una oportunidad para comentarios
 Section 16.102, which calls for an opportunity for public comment concerning the program. As a                           públicos sobre el programa. Como continuación del esfuerzo de participación pública, la oportunidad de
 continuation of the public involvement effort, the online comment opportunity will offer the public a                    comentarios en línea ofrecerá al público la oportunidad de comentar sobre la revisión del RTIP
 chance to comment on the revision to the previously presented RTIP.                                                      presentado anteriormente.

 To view the RTIP Revision exhibits and comment information, visit txdot.gov and keyword search:                          Para ver documentos de la Revisión del RTIP e información de comentarios, visite txdot.gov con la
 “Hearings and Meetings Schedule.” Once on the schedule page, scroll down to find the appropriate                         palabra clave: "Hearings and Meetings Schedule” Una vez en la página del calendario, desplácese hacia
 online comment opportunity link. Revision information will also be available for public review January                   abajo para encontrar el enlace de oportunidad de comentario en línea apropiado. Información sobre la
 14, 2021 through January 28, 2021 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the TxDOT El Paso District                   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 oficina del distrito de TxDOT de El Paso ubicado
 Office at 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. For more information or questions, please
                                                                                                                          en el 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Para obtener más información o
 contact Rebecca Reyes at (915) 790-4200 or Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov.
                                                                                                                          preguntas, comuníquese con Rebecca Reyes al (915) 790-4200 o Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov.
 The public is encouraged to view this online information and provide input regarding the proposed                        Se invita al público para ver esta información en línea y proporcionar información respecto a la revisión
 revision(s). Written comments may be submitted online, emailed, or mailed. If mailed, written                            propuesta(s). Los comentarios escritos se pueden enviar en línea, por correo electrónico o por correo. Si
 comments must be received or postmarked by Jan. 28, 2021 either in person or by mail to TxDOT, Attn:                     se envían por correo, los comentarios por escrito deben recibirse o enviarse con matasello a más tardar
 Rebecca Reyes RE: 2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Comments can                           el 28 de enero de 2021, ya sea en persona o por correo a TxDOT, a la atención de: Rebecca Reyes RE:
 also be submitted by email to Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov. TxDOT will be accepting comments about this                       2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Los comentarios también se pueden
 project until Jan. 28, 2021.                                                                                             enviar por correo electrónico a Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov. 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
 Special accommodations: TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the
                                                                                                                          necesidades del público. La información se publicará en inglés. Si tiene necesidades especiales
 public. The information will be posted in English. If you have special communication or accommodation
                                                                                                                          de comunicación o adaptación, o necesita un intérprete, se puede hacer una solicitud. Si tiene una
 needs, or have a need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need
                                                                                                                          discapacidad y necesita ayuda, también se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para satisfacer la
 assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Please call (915) 790-
                                                                                                                          mayoría de las necesidades. Llame al (915) 790-4200 al menos una semana antes de la fecha
 4200 at least one week prior to the comment deadline. Please be aware that advance notice is
                                                                                                                          límite de comentarios. Tenga en cuenta que se solicita un aviso con anticipación ya que algunas
 requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.
                                                                                                                          adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT las arregle.
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                                    Notice of Online Comment Opportunity                                                                           Aviso de oportunidad de comentarios en línea
                                       Texas Department of Transportation                                                                                Departamento de Transporte de Texas
            2021 - 2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program Revision                                                                   2021 - 2024 Revisión del programa de mejora del transporte rural
                                    El Paso District                                                                                                                Distrito 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
 The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) El Paso District is conducting outreach to provide the                 línea para le revisión propuesta del Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte Rural 2021-2024 (RTIP,
 public with an online comment opportunity for the proposed revision to the 2021-2024 Rural                            por sus siglas en inglés). No se ha programado una reunión pública en persona o virtual; sin embargo, se
 Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). An in-person or virtual public meeting is not scheduled;                   alienta al público a ver la información de proyectos y enviar comentarios sobre la revisión a más tardar
 however, the public is encouraged to view project information and submit comments about the revision                  el jueves, 28 de enero de 2021.
 by Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.
                                                                                                                       El propósito de la oportunidad de comentarios en línea es de recibir comentarios sobre la revisión del
 The purpose of the online comment opportunity is to receive comments on the revision to the 2021-                     Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte Rural para los años 2021-2024 (RTIP) del Distrito de El
 2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) for the El Paso TxDOT District. The project that                 Paso de TxDOT. El proyecto que se verá afectado por la revisión es 1158-05-002, el cual se encuentra
 will be affected by the revision is 1158-05-002 in Culberson County, which is the construction of a new               ubicado en el Condado de Culberson, el proyecto contempla la construcción de una nueva carretera que
 roadway that will extend FM 2185 and create a connection to RM 652 via FM 3541. This project is to be                 extenderá FM 2185 y creará una conexión con RM 652 a través de FM 3541. Este proyecto se eliminará
 removed from the 2021-2024 RTIP.                                                                                      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
 The 2021-2024 RTIP meeting(s) was held in the Spring pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code,                 Código Administrativo de Texas, Sección 16. 102, que requiere una oportunidad para comentarios
 Section 16.102, which calls for an opportunity for public comment concerning the program. As a                        públicos sobre el programa. Como continuación del esfuerzo de participación pública, la oportunidad de
 continuation of the public involvement effort, the online comment opportunity will offer the public a                 comentarios en línea ofrecerá al público la oportunidad de comentar sobre la revisión del RTIP
 chance to comment on the revision to the previously presented RTIP.                                                   presentado anteriormente.

 To view the RTIP Revision exhibits and comment information, visit txdot.gov and keyword search:                       Para ver documentos de la Revisión del RTIP e información de comentarios, visite txdot.gov con la
 “Hearings and Meetings Schedule.” Once on the schedule page, scroll down to find the appropriate                      palabra clave: "Hearings and Meetings Schedule” Una vez en la página del calendario, desplácese hacia
 online comment opportunity link. Revision information will also be available for public review January                abajo para encontrar el enlace de oportunidad de comentario en línea apropiado. Información sobre la
 14, 2021 through January 28, 2021 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the TxDOT El Paso District                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 oficina del distrito de TxDOT de El Paso ubicado
 Office at 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. For more information or questions, please
                                                                                                                       en el 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Para obtener más información o
 contact Rebecca Reyes at (915) 790-4200 or Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov.
                                                                                                                       preguntas, comuníquese con Rebecca Reyes al (915) 790-4200 o Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov.
 The public is encouraged to view this online information and provide input regarding the proposed                     Se invita al público para ver esta información en línea y proporcionar información respecto a la revisión
 revision(s). Written comments may be submitted online, emailed, or mailed. If mailed, written                         propuesta(s). Los comentarios escritos se pueden enviar en línea, por correo electrónico o por correo. Si
 comments must be received or postmarked by Jan. 28, 2021 either in person or by mail to TxDOT, Attn:                  se envían por correo, los comentarios por escrito deben recibirse o enviarse con matasello a más tardar
 Rebecca Reyes RE: 2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Comments can                        el 28 de enero de 2021, ya sea en persona o por correo a TxDOT, a la atención de: Rebecca Reyes RE:
 also be submitted by email to Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov. TxDOT will be accepting comments about this                    2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Los comentarios también se pueden
 project until Jan. 28, 2021.                                                                                          enviar por correo electrónico a Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov. 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
 Special accommodations: TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the
                                                                                                                       necesidades del público. La información se publicará en inglés. Si tiene necesidades especiales
 public. The information will be posted in English. If you have special communication or accommodation
                                                                                                                       de comunicación o adaptación, o necesita un intérprete, se puede hacer una solicitud. Si tiene una
 needs, or have a need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need
                                                                                                                       discapacidad y necesita ayuda, también se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para satisfacer la
 assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Please call (915) 790-
                                                                                                                       mayoría de las necesidades. Llame al (915) 790-4200 al menos una semana antes de la fecha
 4200 at least one week prior to the comment deadline. Please be aware that advance notice is
                                                                                                                       límite de comentarios. Tenga en cuenta que se solicita un aviso con anticipación ya que algunas
 requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.
                                                                                                                       adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT las arregle.
PaGe 4       JaNuary 14, 2021                                                               THe VaN HorN aDVoCaTe

         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
                                                                                                                                              Notice of Online Comment Opportunity
    their land would sell for in the open market.                                                                                                 Texas Department of Transportation
                                                                                                                         2021 - 2024 Rural Transportation Improvement Program Revision
    the texas Constitution authorizes two types of agricultural productivity appraisals, 1-d-1
                                                                                                                                                 El Paso District
    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 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) El Paso District is conducting outreach to provide the
    the degree of intensity generally accepted in the area. owners must also show that 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;
    land is being used for at least five of the preceding seven years. 1-d-1 appraisal does                     however, the public is encouraged to view project information and submit comments about the revision
    not restrict ownership to individuals and does not require agriculture to be the owner’s                   by Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.

    primary business. Most land owners apply for the 1-d-1 appraisal.                                          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
    under 1-d appraisal, the land needs to be in use for at least three years and the owner                    that will be affected 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
    must be an individual versus a corporation, partnership, agency or organization. the land                  be removed from the 2021-2024 RTIP.
    must also be the owner’s primary source of income.
                                                                                                               The 2021-2024 RTIP meeting(s) was held in the Spring pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code,
    Penalties in the form of a rollback tax, or the difference between the taxes paid under                     Section 16.102, which calls for an opportunity for public comment concerning the program. As a
                                                                                                               continuation of the public involvement effort, the online comment opportunity will offer the public a
    productivity appraisal and the taxes that would have been paid if the land had been put                    chance to comment on the revision to the previously presented RTIP.
    on the tax roll at market value, will be imposed if qualified land is taken out of agriculture              To view the RTIP Revision exhibits and comment information, visit txdot.gov and keyword search:
    or timber production.                                                                                      “Hearings and Meetings Schedule.” Once on the schedule page, scroll down to find the appropriate
                                                                                                               online comment opportunity link. Revision information will also be available for public review January
    A rollback tax occurs when a land owner switches the land’s use to non-agricultural.                       14, 2021 through January 28, 2021 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the TxDOT El Paso District
    these rollback taxes under 1-d-1 are based on the five tax years preceding the year of                      Office at 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. For more information or questions, please
                                                                                                               contact Rebecca Reyes at (915) 790-4200 or Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov.
    change. under 1-d appraisal, the rollback extends back for three years.
                                                                                                               The public is encouraged to view this online information and provide input regarding the proposed
    texas laws also allows farmers and ranchers to use land for wildlife management and                        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:
    still received the special appraisal, but the land must be qualified for agriculture use                    Rebecca Reyes RE: 2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Comments can also
    in the preceding year. Land under wildlife management must also meet acreage size                          be submitted by email to Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov. TxDOT will be accepting comments about this
                                                                                                               project until Jan. 28, 2021.
    requirements and special use qualifications.
                                                                                                               Special accommodations: TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the
    the deadline to apply for productivity appraisal is April 30. If the last day for the                      public. The information will be posted in English. If you have special communication or accommodation
    performance of an act is a saturday, sunday, or legal state or national holiday, the act                   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)
    is timely if performed on the next regular business day. owners of land qualified as 1-d                    790-4200 at least one week prior to the comment deadline. Please be aware that advance notice is
    must file a new application every year. owners of land qualified as 1-d-1 need not file                       requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.

    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 file 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 file a report of decreased value to notify the appraisal district of significant
    depreciation of your property. “For example, if your property was damaged by a storm,
    flood or fire last year, you should file 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 file a rendition or report of decreased value is April 1, 2021. If a rendition                                        Aviso de oportunidad de comentarios en línea
    is filed late or incomplete or not at all, a 10 percent to 50 percent penalty may be                                                        Departamento de Transporte de Texas
    imposed. Property owners who need more time to file their renditions may file a written                               2021 - 2024 Revisión del programa de mejora del transporte rural
    request with the chief appraiser on or before April 1 to receive an automatic extension to                                                 Distrito de El Paso
    May 1 or the next business day. the chief appraiser may also grant an additional 15 days                  El Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT, por sus siglas en inglés), Distrito de El Paso, está
    after the postponed deadline, if necessary.                                                               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,
    For more information about rendering property, deadline extensions, penalties and                         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
    rendition forms, taxpayers may contact the Culberson County Appraisal District at                         jueves, 28 de enero de 2021.
    (432)283-2977; 1800 West Broadway suite 318, Van horn, texas 79855. Information is
                                                                                                              El propósito de la oportunidad de comentarios en línea es de recibir comentarios sobre la revisión del
    also available from the Comptroller’s Property tax Assistance Division’s website at www.                  Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte Rural para los años 2021-2024 (RTIP) del Distrito de El
    window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/.                                                                      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.

     Non-Profits and Some Businesses Face April 30 Deadline to File                                            La(s) reunión(es) del RTIP 2021-2024 se llevaron a cabo en la primavera de acuerdo con el Título 43, del
                     for Property Tax Exemptions                                                              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
    Non-profit organizations that qualify under texas law to receive property tax exemptions                   comentarios en línea ofrecerá al público la oportunidad de comentar sobre la revisión del RTIP
                                                                                                              presentado anteriormente.
    must apply to the Culberson County Appraisal District by April 30.
                                                                                                              Para ver documentos de la Revisión del RTIP e información de comentarios, visite txdot.gov con la
    the April 30 deadline also applies to businesses that receive tax abatements granted                      palabra clave: "Hearings and Meetings Schedule” Una vez en la página del calendario, desplácese hacia
    by taxing units; ship inventory out of texas that may be eligible for the “Freeport”                      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
    exemption; store certain goods in transit in warehouses that are moved within 175 days;                   de, 2021 dentro del horario de 8 a.m. y 5 p.m. en la oficina del distrito de TxDOT de El Paso ubicado en el
    construct, install or acquire pollution control property; own and operate energy storage                  13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Para obtener más información o
                                                                                                              preguntas, comuníquese con Rebecca Reyes al (915) 790-4200 o Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov.
    systems; or store offshore 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               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
    timely if performed on the next regular business day.                                                     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:
    the non-profit organizations that are eligible for property tax exemptions include but                     2021-2024 RTIP, 13301 Gateway Blvd. West, El Paso, Texas 79928. Los comentarios también se pueden
    are not limited to: certain charitable organization, youth development organizations,                     enviar por correo electrónico a Rebecca.Reyes@txdot.gov. TxDOT aceptará comentarios sobre este
                                                                                                              proyecto hasta el 28 de enero de 2021.
    religious organizations, non-profit private schools, cemeteries and veterans’
    organizations. If a non-profit organization meets property tax exemption qualifications,                     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
    the exemption can be approved immediately after the organization buys or acquires new                     adaptación, o necesita un intérprete, se puede hacer una solicitud. Si tiene una discapacidad y necesita
    property during the year.                                                                                 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
    Non-profit organizations must reapply if the property changes owners; if their                             solicita un aviso con anticipación ya que algunas adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT
                                                                                                              las arregle.
    qualifications for exemption change; or if they acquire new property. In most cases,
    after non-profit organizations are granted a property tax exemption, they do not have to
    reapply annually unless the chief appraiser asks them to file again.
    For more information about property tax exemptions that are available to businesses
    and non-profit 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/.
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