Sweetwater Bans K2

[Sweetwater] commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance — effective immediately — banning the use, possession and distribution of herbal blends that create highs similar to that of marijuana.

Read Sweetwater votes to ban synthetic pot in the Abilene Reporter News.

Read more in the Sweetwater Reporter.

Congressman Mike Conaway to Visit Sweetwater

Congressman Mike Conaway will be in Sweetwater on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 to meet with constituents and discuss the America Speaking Out project.

Congressman Conaway will be available from 1:30-2:15 p.m. in the First Financial Bank boardroom.

Read the full story in the Sweetater Reporter.

Abilene Mayor Cannot Support Selling Water to Tenaska

In what (in my opinion) is a surprising announcement, Abilene Mayor, Norm Archibald, announced his opposition to the City of Abilene selling water to the Tenaska Trailblazer plant planned for near Sweetwater.

I don't know what this will mean to the Abilene City Council's actions scheduled for later this year, but it certainly adds a new wrinkle to the story. A public hearing is scheduled for July 29, 2010, and anyone interested in the outcome should consider attending.

You can also view Mayor Archibald's interview with KRBC and the KTAB live report of Mayor Archibald's announcement here.

Abilene City Council to Hold Hearing on Tenaska Water Request

The Abilene City Council will hold a public hearing on Tenaska's request to purchase water from the City of Abilene.

The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center Conference Center.

Sweetwater Prayer Center to Host National Day of Prayer

The Sweetwater Prayer Center (at Emmanuel Fellowship Church) will host the National Day of Prayer on May 6, 2010 from 7am to 7pm.

This is the second year for the Sweetwater Prayer Center to host the annual event, and the entire community is invited to participate.

The Sweetwater Reporter has also reported on the event: Ministerial Alliance to host prayer vigil.