Mayor Pro Tem Ruben Hurt . 2023 BBC. If you have no water you deal without and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family. About 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ElectionCouncil Members elected in even number years are District 3, District 4 and District 6. The now former mayor of Colorado City, Texas, Tim Boyd, has resigned after two Facebook posts telling people needing help and without electricity that they are on their own. I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. Boyd resigned after facing backlash for comments he made about the Texas power and water crisis. Epic | West Texans share apocalyptic photos after massive dust stormPollen | Get ready, Houston: Allergy season has arrived in full forceSnow | Southwest cancels hundreds of flights due to blizzardStorm | Austin city manager fired over calamitous freeze response. DescriptionColorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. Newsweek contacted the Colorado City's mayor's office for comment. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US. But her to have to get fired from her job over things I said out of context is so horrible. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. In a Facebook post, Mayor Tim Boyd of Colorado City, Texas, criticized his constituents who were blaming the government for the winter storm Uri that has left thousands of people without electricity and heat. I admit, there are things that are said all the time that I dont agree with; but I would never harass you or your family to the point that they would lose there livelihood such as a form of income. In a follow-up post he mentions his resignation and "apologises for the wording and some of the phrases that were used", adding: "I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. Only the strong will survive and the weak will parish (sic)," Boyd wrote. Last edited on 25 November 2022, at 04:35, "Climate Summary for Colorado City, Texas", "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin", "Don Maynard Bio | Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site", "Colorado. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Believe me when I say that many of the things I said were taken out of context and some of which were said without putting much thought in to it. Colorado City is a town of about 4,000 residents some 230 miles west of Dallas. If you dont have electricity you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe. Others had opened up their private wells to provide water for those who had lost services. Despite local news reports calling him the town's mayor, Boyd claimed to have submitted his resignation on February 12. He wrote: "I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. A Facebook post by former Colorado City Mayor Tom Boyd brutally blaming his city's residents for not preparing for electricity and water shutoffs during the winter storm has gone viral. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! "Get off your ass and take care of your own family!". But her to have to get fired from her job over things I said out of context is so horrible. Boyd also said his wife lost her job after she tried to defend her husbands message. It was not immediately clear which government Mr Boyd was referring to, since he led the local government, and Republicans under Donald Trump ran the country for the last four years. In the early 1880s it was a center for cattle shipment, with herds driven to Colorado City and loaded onto trains for shipment to the eastern markets. The Dallas Morning News reported that he had been scheduled to speak at a City Council meeting last week. COLORADO City's mayor, Tim Boyd resigned from his role on February 16, 2021. Sink of swim it's your choice!" The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! "I admit, there are things that are said all the time that I don't agree with," he said, "but I would never harass you or your family to the point that they would lose there (sic) livelihood such as a form of income.". Colorado City Mayor Tim Boyd. A city hall was built by 1926. Get off your ass and take care of your own family!". If you don't have electricity you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe. Shes a very good person and was only defending me! In his original post, now deleted, Mayor Boyd starts by saying: "Let me hurt some feelings while I have a minute. I apologize for the wording and ask that you please not harass myself or my family anymore! Follow reporter Timothy Chipp on Twitter:@TimothyChippARN. Contributing: Associated Press. I was only making the statement that those folks that are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves but are capable should not be dealt a handout. pic.twitter.com/EDGaiDkmDR. I apologize for the wording and ask that you please not harass myself or my family anymore! According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3sqmi (14km2), all land. Colorado City originated as a ranger camp in 1877. The mayor of a Texas town who told residents he owed them nothing as winter storms left millions across the state without power in single digit temperatures has resigned. Shes a very good person and was only defending me! COLORADO CITY, Texas -- The mayor of this Texas town of about 4,000 people stepped down Tuesday in the wake of a controversial social media post in which he said residents without electricity and . "I was only making the statement that those folks that are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves but are capable should not be dealt a handout. Folks God has given us the tools to support ourselves in times like this. Colorado City, home to roughly 4,000 people, is located between Abilene and the twin cities of Midland and Odessa, in a part of West Texas that's best known for high school football and oil. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout. I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used! Fax: 325-728-2597 info@cityofcoloradocity.org No one owes you or your family anything; nor is it the local governments responsibility to support you during trying times like this! We have lost sight of those in need and those that take advantage of the system and mesh them into one group!! Sink or swim, its your choice! But Ill be damned if Im going to provide for anyone that is capable of doing it themselves! He also said his wife had been sacked over his comments and the family had received "hateful" messages. "I was only making the statement that those folks that are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves but are capable should not be dealt a handout. All Governing Body members serve two-year terms. Tough-guy Texas mayor tells residents 'fend for themselves' and resigns, Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! After coming under fire, Boyd shared that his family had received angry backlash for his statement and urged people to leave his wife alone. ORIGINAL FACEBOOK MESSAGE (since deleted): Let me hurt some feelings while I have a minute!! He adds: "Only the strong will survive and the weak will parish [sic]. Calling the situation the "product of a socialist government", he urges people to think "outside of the box" and not wait "for someone to come and rescue you". Colorado City Mayor Tom Boyd has resigned after publishing a Facebook post in which he blamed his city's residents for not preparing for electricity and water shutoffs during winter storms.. Texas inability to provide uninterrupted utility service to millions of residents is partly due to the states decision to operate its own power grid in an effort to avoid federal regulation. SOCIAL MEDIA ATROCITIES: Ted Cruz's tweets about California blackouts look really dumb right now. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. The former mayor of Colorado City received backlash after publishing a since-deleted Facebook post calling Colorado City resident's "lazy". The former mayor said his wife was fired from her job due to his statement, and complained that his family was subject to undeserved harassment and death threats. I had already turned in my resignation and had not signed up to run for mayor again on the deadline that was February 12th! All Governing Body members serve two-year terms. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. 12 pick, Tips for bringing your dog or cat on a flight. Im sick and tired of people looking for a damn hand out! ", As screenshots of his morning post began circulating on social media, gaining negative comments and threats, Boyd apologized for his remarks, writing, "Many of the things I said were taken out of context and some of which were said without putting much thought in to it.". Colorado City (/klred/ KOL--RAY-d)[6] is a city in and the county seat of Mitchell County, Texas, United States. As residents of Colorado City, a West Texas town of about 4,000 people located in between Midland and Abilene, dealt with the Arctic blast that left some of the town without power for more than 24 hours, some gathered on a community Facebook page to ask questions about when power may be restored, while other asked how they could help their neighbors. The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. If you dont have electricity you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe. "I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves," said Boyd. Many social media users re-shared the post, with one tweet drawing over 18,000 likes, 11,000 retweets and 1,700 comments. The official Colorado City websitelisted Boydas mayor as of Wednesday morning. As then-mayor of Colorado City, Tim Boyd wrote an insensitive message for people desperate for heat, water and power, saying "only the strong will survive and the weak will [perish. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pauses during her concession speech during an election night party for the mayoral election Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago. Colorado City, Texas. Threatening our lives with comments and messages is a horrible thing to have to wonder about. It grew into a cattlemen's center and has been called "the Mother City of West Texas". Colorado City is served by the Colorado Independent School District. During the late 19th and 20th century, economic activity centered successively on salt mining, then farming, then oil production. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:29:55 GMT (1677713395411). Colorado City, in west-central Texas, has a population of about 4,000. A screen shot of a Facebook post is circulating that shows a long rant about the power outages from Tim Boyd, who is. 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