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Candidates back downtown sign, holiday displays and light‑pole decorations for Bruceville‑Eddy
Summary
Forum attendees and candidates discussed a local project to replace the downtown sign, add decorations and pursue low‑maintenance public displays; a local mason quoted $10,000 for a new sign and candidates said TxDOT easement could constrain placement.
Candidates and residents at a Bruceville‑Eddy candidate forum outlined several small‑scale beautification projects for downtown, including a new monument sign, holiday decorations and light‑pole banners.
Melissa Futch said she has been coordinating with a local stonemason and the school to build a low‑maintenance sign downtown. “Mister Dean quoted me a price of $10,000,” Futch said, noting she planned to get a second quote and preferred using local craftspeople and school resources for fabrication.
Futch and others said TxDOT controls the easement where the existing sign sits, so any new downtown marker would require coordination with the agency. She also cited Eagles Landing's fence and mural as a local example to emulate.
Incumbent Richard Prater and other candidates supported modest holiday and seasonal displays to make the main thoroughfare more attractive to pass‑through motorists. Prater said he would like decorations that “will make you smile when you drive through our town.” Candidates suggested EDC funds or a portion of surplus funds could cover decorations and light‑pole banners, while reserving a portion of surplus for rainy‑day needs.
The sign and decorations were discussed as community projects intended to increase civic pride and encourage motorists to stop. No formal funding decision was made; candidates said any installation would require coordination with the school, TxDOT and existing EDC planning.
Ending: Candidates encouraged community input on design and vendors and said they would seek competitive quotes and school involvement before any council action.
