EDC presents seven‑year TxDOT corridor beautification plan
Summary
An Economic Development presenter (Sean) showed a phased seven‑year TxDOT right‑of‑way beautification plan (2027–2032) for US 87, US 54 and US 385 corridors intended to improve first impressions, capture sales tax revenue and encourage investment; councilors asked about maintenance and business notification.
Sean presented a seven‑year, phased TxDOT right‑of‑way beautification plan designed to make the US 87, US 54 and US 385 corridors more attractive and to encourage travelers to stop in Dalhart. He described the corridors as "the front doors to the city" and framed the project as an economic development strategy to capture sales and support downtown and roadside investment. "Our Highway 87, 54 and 385, are the front doors to the city," Sean said.
The plan covers multiple phases between 2027 and 2032 and relies on TxDOT right‑of‑way agreements. Sean said maintenance of plantings would be assigned to abutting property owners by ordinance and that the EDC would fund initial installation in part; councilors emphasized the need to engage business owners and promised public hearings. The council voted to move forward with the presentation and asked staff to prepare a resolution and outreach materials for the July 13 meeting.
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