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. The population was estimated at 6,000 in 18841885, but dropped to 2,500 by 1890 after a drought, and dropped further with the growth of nearby San Angelo. Tim Boyd, now the former mayor of Colorado City, wrote a vitriolic Facebook post Tuesday morning that disparaged his own citizens as "lazy" and told them to "get off your ass and take care of. Bottom line, quit crying and looking for a handout! Sink or swim, it's your choice! I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used! Please understand if I had it to do over again I would have just kept my words to myself and if I did say them I would have used better wording and been more descriptive. COLORADO CITY, Texas A Texas mayor said he resigned hours after he posted an insensitive message telling residents "only the strong will survive and the weak will [perish]" during a. 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. If you were sitting at home in the cold because you have no power and are sitting there waiting for someone to come rescue you because your lazy is direct result of your raising! The post was deleted, but circulated widelyon social media. Fax: 325-728-2597 info@cityofcoloradocity.org In the since-deleted post,Tim Boyd said he was going to "hurt some feelings" and proceeded to chastise "lazy" people "looking for a damn handout.". The per capita income for the city was $15,591. Mr Boyds tirade toward people he thinks are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves blamed the socialist government. I wont share any of those messages from those names as I feel they know who they are and hope after they see this they will retract the hateful things they have said! "No one owes you are your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this! The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. While water and power are being restored, the weatherprompted many residents to step up for each other. (Photo by Nicolas Henderson) Official Facebook page for the City of Colorado City, Texas. Mr Boyd said he made the comments as a private citizen, and that he had resigned his position days earlier. Winter storm leaves millions of Texas residents without electricity. 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. The mayor of Colorado City appears to be in hot water Tuesday night. The post was made as millions in Texas were without power following a winter storm. 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. It grew into a cattlemen's center and has been called "the Mother City of West Texas". History [ edit] Colorado City originated as a ranger camp in 1877. "Get off your ass and take care of your own family!". Some of the coldest temperatures in decades hit the Lone Star State, resulting in water restrictions because of burst pipes and a lack of electricity at treatment plants. Colorado City is served by the Colorado Independent School District. If you have no water you deal without and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family," Boyd continued. He is still listed as mayor on the citys website, and city council agendas cite him as mayor as recently as last week, according to The Washington Post. Mayor Pro Tem Ruben Hurt . Updated: 4:40 PM CST February 17, 2021. I apologize for the wording and ask that you please not harass myself or my family anymore! 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. 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. CBS News reached out for more information, but did not immediately hear back. Below are Boyd's original message as well as his apology. Only the strong will survive and the weak will parish (sic). If you dont have electricity you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe. 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. "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. Only the strong will survive and the week will perish. In the city, the age distribution was 28.5% under 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 or older. The anger and harassment you have caused my wife and family is so undeserved.my wife was laid off of her job based off the association people gave to her and the business she worked for. Phone: 325-728-3464. Deadly winter storm sweeps US southern states, North America gripped by extreme cold snap, Your pictures on the theme of 'winter scenes', Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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", Boyd wrote that people expecting water and electricity during the winter storms are "sadly a product of a socialist government where they feed people to believe that the FEW work and others will become dependent for handouts. 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. Boyd received intense backlash for his remarks and later announcedhe quit his office in another Facebook message. DescriptionColorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. He indicated that his wife and family were getting harassed, and that "I never meant to speak for the city of Colorado City or Mitchell county! The population density was 809.2 people per square mile (312.5/km2). DescriptionColorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. I spoke some of this out of the anger that the city and county was catching for situations which were out of their control. No one owes you [or] your family anything, Tim Boyd, previously mayor of Colorado City, TexaswroteTuesday in a Facebook post. Many social media users re-shared the post, with one tweet drawing over 18,000 likes, 11,000 retweets and 1,700 comments. We have lost sight of those in need and those that take advantage of the system and mesh them into one group!! 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". At least 17 people are dead and almost 3 million homes and businesses are still without power in Texas on Wednesday morning after this week's major winter storm. 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S. Former KHOU 11 anchor Lily Jang turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, Your essential and exhaustive guide to 2023 Houston rodeo food, How the Houston Zoo moved its flock of flamingos to a new home, Why the Texans should take Bijan Robinson with the No. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 36.25% of the population. If you don't have electricity you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe. Bottom line DONT (sic) A PART OF PROBLEM, BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION!! Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:29:55 GMT (1677713395411). Boyd wrote, according to KVIA: "No one owes you or your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this! Council Members elected in odd number years include the Mayor, District 1, District 2 and District 5.Information on important dates for running for office can be found the Secretary of State web site. COLORADO CITY, Texas The mayor of Colorado City, Texas, says hehas resigned amid a controversy over a Facebook post in which he said it is not the local government's responsibility to support residentsin the wake of catastrophic weather and power outages this week. Home Government Mayor & City Council Agendas & Minutes 2020. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Colorado City is situated along the Colorado River to the west and Lone Wolf Creek to the east. 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.. 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During the late 19th and 20th century, economic activity centered successively on salt mining, then farming, then oil production. He adds: "Only the strong will survive and the weak will parish [sic]. All Governing Body members serve two-year terms. The median income for a household in the city was $22,842, and for a family was $27,363. Cities by state. A screen shot of a Facebook post is circulating that shows a long rant about the power outages from Tim Boyd, who is. Boyd resigned after facing backlash for comments he made about the Texas power and water crisis. 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. The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolutions and determines the general goals and policies. Who is former Colorado City, Texas mayor Tim Boyd and why did he resign? In a second post, Mr Boyd said he wont deny for one minute anything he said in the previous post, but complained that his wife had faced harassment while adding that he had resigned from his position. Im sick and tired of people looking for a damn hand out! "Bottom line quit crying and looking for a handout! Boyd said he had already turned in his resignation and did not file a ballot application to run in May. Minutes are also available following approval. Description. The Facebook screed was shared widely on social media and was reported on by numerous news outlets. Wind turbines are viewed at a wind farm on January 21, 2016 in Colorado City, Texas. "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 rights reserved. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Tim Boyd, the mayor of Colorado City, took to Facebook in anger at people "crying and looking for a handout". The mayor of the small Texas town resigned after making the comments. He added: "I apologize for the wording and ask that you please not harass myself or my family anymore! For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males. 3 The snow storm wreaked havoc all over Texas, including in Fort Worth Credit: Getty Images - Getty Who is Tim Boyd? Colorado City is located in the west-central part of the state, between Abilene and Midland, about 220 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Colorado City, in west-central Texas, has a population of about 4,000. I was speaking as a citizen as I am NOT THE MAYOR anymore". In his initial post, Mr Boyd said people waiting in their homes to have their power restored were lazy and said that the strong will survive and the weak will [perish].. Share this page on your favorite Social network, Copyright 2019 Colorado City, Texas Powered By Revize |. Boyd also wrote that he had already turned in his resignation as the mayor of Colorado City, a town of 4,000 people about 230 miles west of Dallas, and was speaking only as a citizen, not an . Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Threatening our lives with comments and messages is a horrible thing to have to wonder about. Share this page on your favorite Social network, Copyright 2019 Colorado City, Texas Powered By Revize |. By 1910 the town had a new public school, a waterworks, and an electric plant. COLORADO CITY, Texas A Texas mayor said he resigned hours after he posted an insensitive message telling residents "only the strong will survive and the . "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.". ", "I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn hand out! No one owes you or your family anything; nor is it the local governments responsibility to support you during trying times like this! SOCIAL MEDIA ATROCITIES: Ted Cruz's tweets about California blackouts look really dumb right now. This video can not be played Boyd said in the second post that his wife has also faced repercussions from his rant. ", 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.". ", He added: "Please understand, if I had it to do over again, I would have just kept my words to myself and if I did say them I would have used better wording and been more descriptive.". Please understand if I had it to do over again I would have just kept my words to myself and if I did say them I would have used better wording and been more descriptive. Former Colorado City mayor Tim Boyd learned that lesson Tuesday when he started slamming his tough-guy fingers into his tough-guy keyboard and vomited a Facebook post full of tough-guyness. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? I was speaking as a citizen as I am NOT THE MAYOR anymore," Boyd wrote in his follow-up post. They are among at least 10 deaths in the state, local media say. I had already turned in my resignation and had not signed up to run for mayor again on the deadline that was February 12th! "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. Sink or swim, its your choice! However, he is still listed as the town's mayor on its official governmental website. The official Colorado City website listed Boyd as mayor as of Wednesday morning. About 18.7% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 23.9% of those age 65 or over. Get off your ass and take care of your own family!". Colorado City, in west-central Texas, has a population of about 4,000. Home Government Mayor & City Council Agendas & Minutes 2020. Winter weather:Another winter storm will bring snow and ice to 100 million people from the South to the East Coast. The Texas deep freeze has left millions without power. Colorado City Mayor Tim Boyd. COLORADO CITY, Texas Colorado City Mayor Tim Boyd has resigned. I had already turned in my resignation and had not signed up to run for mayor again on the deadline that was February 12th! Tuesday afternoon, Boyd posted another message. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! Tuesday morning, Boyd voiced his frustrations about residents who he said called him to complain about power and water outages. Colorado City is a city in Mitchell County, Texas. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! Tim Boyd, mayor of Colorado City, Texas, posted the controversial thoughts Tuesday while some city residents had been without power or running water for 24 hours and temperatures remained. Boyd later apologized for his words in a follow-up post. The anger and harassment you have caused my wife and family is so undeserved.my wife was laid off of her job based off the association people gave to her and the business she worked for. The official Colorado City websitelisted Boydas mayor as of Wednesday morning. At least 17 people are dead and. Sink of swim it's your choice!" Despite local news reports calling him the town's mayor, Boyd claimed to have submitted his resignation on February 12. If you have no water you deal with out and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family. The town's population is 3,920. I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used!". No one owes you are (sic) your family anything; nor is it the local governments responsibility to support you during trying times like this! But her to have to get fired from her job over things I said out of context is so horrible. The town acquired a railway station and post office in 1881 and was named the county seat. COLORADO City's mayor, Tim Boyd resigned from his role on February 16, 2021. ElectionCouncil Members elected in even number years are District 3, District 4 and District 6. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Copy and paste this code into your website. 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. Texas has dodged federal regulation for years by having its own power grid, Another winter storm will bring snow and ice to 100 million people from the South to the East Coast, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All Governing Body members serve two-year terms. But residents in the region were anything but lazy; residents had banded together to help support each other by walking through the snow to deliver supplies. I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout. 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. The mayor of a city in Texas has quit after posting that "only the strong will survive and the weak will perish" in a deadly winter storm sweeping the southern US state. "I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used! Im sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout!. Colorado City ( / klred / KOL--RAY-d) [6] is a city in and the county seat of Mitchell County, Texas, United States. Colorado city did not immediately respond to The Independent's request for comment regarding the reports. He added that he had not signed up to run again for mayor earlier this month. 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. "If you dont have electricity, you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe," Boyd said. [9], http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?tx1903. By Tuesday, at least 10 people had died from the winter storms in the state. Only the strong will survive and the weak will parish (sic)," Boyd wrote. Colorado City is located in northeastern Mohave County at (36.99026, -112.97577) Its northern border is the Arizona-Utah state line, with the town of Hildale, Utah, to the Arizona State Route 389 passes through the center of town, leading east 31 miles (50 km) to Fredonia.To the north, Route 389 becomes Utah State Route 59, which leads northwest 22 miles (35 km) to Hurricane. Follow reporter Timothy Chipp on Twitter:@TimothyChippARN. Bottom line - DONT BE A PART OF A PROBLEM, BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION! Tim Boyd, the former mayor of Colorado City in Texas, said in Facebook posts that have since been deleted that families needed to come up with their own plans on how to survive the winter. Council Members elected in odd number years include the Mayor, District 1, District 2 and District 5.Information on important dates for running for office can be found the Secretary of State web site. Open Position. Former Colorado City mayor Tim Boyd learned that lesson Tuesday when he started slamming his tough-guy fingers into his tough-guy keyboard and vomited a Facebook post full of tough-guyness.. He added: "If you are sitting at home in the cold because you have no power and are waiting for someone to come rescue you because you're lazy, is a direct result of your raising! The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolutions and determines the general goals and policies. If you are sitting at home in the cold because you have no power and are sitting there waiting for someone to come rescue you because your (sic) lazy is direct result of your raising! I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. Boyd acknowledged the resignation Tuesday afternoon while responding to criticism he received for a controversial Facebook post. The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. In his . "Sink or swim it's your choice! ", Mayor of Colorado City, Texas RESIGNS after posting this controversial Facebook post. Get off your ass and take care of your own family! Gov Greg Abbott orders probe into Texas power grid operator after snowstorm Only the strong will survive and the week will perish. [7] Its population was 3,991 at the 2020 census . "Please understand, if I had it to do over again, I would have just kept my words to myself and if I did say them I would have used better wording and been more descriptive," said Boyd. Welcome to Colorado City, TX. he said. I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. Am I sorry that you have been dealing without electricity and water; yes! After coming under fire, Boyd shared that his family had received angry backlash for his statement and urged people to leave his wife alone. A western Texas mayor has reportedly told residents seeking help amid record-low temperatures and rolling blackouts to quit being "lazy" and that "only the strong will survive . Newsweek contacted the Colorado City's mayor's office for comment. 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. Boyd explained that he felt "anger that the city and county was catching for situations which were out of their control" when residents complained about utility service issues after winter storms hit his town. Local officials and service providers have come in for criticism for the loss of power and other services. Colorado City originated as a ranger camp in 1877. Why on earth would right-wing people with connections to the fossil fuel industry lie about frozen wind turbines in Texas? ", Mayor of Colorado City, Texas RESIGNS after posting this controversial Facebook post. The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. "Bottom line quit crying and looking for a handout!!" Sarah Ann Cox-Kuss. 12 pick, Tips for bringing your dog or cat on a flight. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. All Governing Body members serve two-year terms. In a Facebook post made. RELATED ARTICLES Who are ERCOT's board of directors? COLORADO CITY, Texas - The mayor of Colorado City, Texas, says he has resigned amid a controversy over a Facebook post in which he said it is not the local government's responsibility. Industry lie about frozen wind turbines are viewed at a wind farm on January 21 2016. 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