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Crockett council approves lease with Watch Broadband for water‑tower internet equipment
Summary
Council approved a lease allowing Watch Broadband Texas LLC to mount broadband equipment on the city water tower in exchange for service aimed at improving internet access near the school and at two parks; council members cited potential deterrence of vandalism and cost‑free internet for occasional events.
The Crockett City Council on July 21 approved a lease agreement with Watch Broadband Texas LLC to mount a small repeater and related hardware on the city’s 130‑foot water tower near the school to improve internet service in an underserved area.
City staff said the company proposed installing equipment in exchange for free internet service for certain city needs rather than a standard cash rent. The presenter noted the water tower site is “prime real estate” for extending service toward the school district and two parks that…
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