9/9/2023

Funny thing – one day we go to STAGE 4 in water availability and then within a few days the EDC announces the recruitment of another business in Kerrville, TX, as follows – STRANGE BED FELLOWS?

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Letters to the editor for Thursday, September 7, 2023

• Sep 6, 2023
• Where will the city get water for planned growth?

I read with interest the August 26-27 article in The Kerrville Daily Times about the Economic Development Corp. recruitment of another business for Kerrville. However I have a question that all our citizens should be asking. “Where are they going to get the water?” Obviously since we are in Stage 4 water rationing now, will the project the EDC is pursuing increase the quality of life of Kerrville residents?

We are all sacrificing now because the lack of water. Why should we be encouraging more businesses and more people to locate here? At this time, Kerrville is not issuing new, additional or expanded water service connections. Let’s consider that this may be a sign of the future.

Why is our city always trying to grow for growth sake. Can’t we accept the fact that we are a small, quaint and lovely Hill Country Town. This is a wonderful place to live, and it has enjoyed that reputation for many years. The planned growth of Kerr County should be done with a careful assessment of water availability. Our city and county government leaders should do their utmost to preserve and embrace the quality of life of our present and long term citizens.

Do we really NEED a 150,000 square foot building, along we the additional population it would bring? Is it our goal to become an industrial mecca? If that is the case, I would like to ask the Economic Development Corp.: Where are you going to get the water?

Ronny Carroll, Kerrville

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