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Owner of Sandy's Quilt Shop asks Joshua City for help after rent doubles

Joshua City Council · January 2, 2026
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Summary

Sandra Hammonds told the council her rent has doubled and she may close or relocate when her lease ends Jan. 31; she said she has financing and a possible building site and asked the city to explore options — staff said they would consult the city attorney and follow up.

At the public forum, Sandra Hammonds, owner of Sandy's Quilt Shop, told the council she has operated the business in Joshua for 29 years and said the new owner of her building has raised the proposed monthly rent to $10,500, up from an amount she previously negotiated at $6,000.…

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