Houston police said a woman and a child died from carbon monoxide poisoning as they ran their car for heat, while four people died in a house fire in Sugar Land. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males. Males had a median income of $22,272 versus $20,037 for females. Who is former Colorado City, Texas mayor Tim Boyd and why did he resign? All rights reserved. However, he is still listed as the town's mayor on its official governmental website. 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 acknowledged the resignation Tuesday afternoon while responding to criticism he received for a controversial Facebook post. He also said his wife had been sacked over his comments and the family had received "hateful" messages. 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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. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Last Friday, Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for all of the state's 254 counties, and on Sunday night, President Joe Biden declared an emergency in Texas, ordering the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts to areas impacted by the winter storms. Winter weather:Another winter storm will bring snow and ice to 100 million people from the South to the East Coast. 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. ", He says it is not local government's duty to support people through "trying times", adding: "I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout.". 2.5 million without power in Texas as snow and ice blanket southern Plains, Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Texas Mayor who told residents he owed them 'nothing' after storm power outage has resigned. Sink or swim, its your choice! 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Threatening our lives with comments and messages is a horrible thing to have to wonder about. Im sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout! A Texas mayor has resigned over controversial social media posts that called his constituents lazy for complaining about power outages, according to a report. 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.. 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 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. Threatening our lives with comments and messages is a horrible thing to have to wonder about. If you dont have electricity you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Report: Houston ranked No. COLORADO City's mayor, Tim Boyd resigned from his role on February 16, 2021. Return to search results Member Type: Member City Website: www.coloradocitytexas.org . Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. ElectionCouncil Members elected in even number years are District 3, District 4 and District 6. Get off your ass and take care of your own family!". For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. 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. Im sick and tired of people looking for a damn hand out! I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used!". Sink or swim its your choice! They are among at least 10 deaths in the state, local media say. "No one owes you. Bottom line, quit crying and looking for a handout! 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. he said, before finishing off his message in capital letters,"DONT [be] PART OF PROBLEM, BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION!!". City of Colorado City . 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The post was made as millions in Texas were without power following a winter storm. The first school was conducted in a dugout in 1881 and moved to a building the next year. The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. Colorado City, in west-central Texas, has a population of about 4,000. Sink of swim it's your choice!" I wont deny for one minute what I said in my post this morning. After coming under fire, Boyd shared that his family had received angry backlash for his statement and urged people to leave his wife alone. 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. The mayor apologized for his remarks and tried to explain himself. The mayor of Colorado City appears to be in hot water Tuesday night. ElectionCouncil Members elected in even number years are District 3, District 4 and District 6. The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people . The town acquired a railway station and post office in 1881 and was named the county seat. I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used!". 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. 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 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. Shes a very good person and was only defending me! Colorado City (/klred/ KOL--RAY-d)[6] is a city in and the county seat of Mitchell County, Texas, United States. However, it is unclear when exactly Boyd resigned. All Governing Body members serve two-year terms. CBS News reached out for more information, but did not immediately hear back. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 36.25% of the population. 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. Boyd later apologized for his words in a follow-up post. Record cold, intense storms and tornadoes amid global warming:Could there be a connection? Boyd signaled his resignation in a lengthy second post, saying he never intended to speak for the city or Mitchell County, as he was only just a citizen and not mayor anymore. Boyd acknowledged the resignation Tuesday afternoon while responding to criticism he received for a controversial Facebook. 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.. If you have no water you deal with out and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family. The per capita income for the city was $15,591. "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. "No one owes you are your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this! Sarah Ann Cox-Kuss. Colorado City is situated along the Colorado River to the west and Lone Wolf Creek to the east. A city hall was built by 1926. 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. I apologize for the wording and ask that you please not harass myself or my family anymore! Get off your ass and take care of your own family! Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. Colorado city did not immediately respond to The Independent's request for comment regarding the reports. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:29:55 GMT (1677713395411). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3sqmi (14km2), all land. Fax: 325-728-2597 info@cityofcoloradocity.org ", Mayor of Colorado City, Texas RESIGNS after posting this controversial Facebook post. Shes a very good person and was only defending me! Tuesday afternoon, Boyd posted another message. The Dallas Morning News reported that he had been scheduled to speak at a City Council meeting last week. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! Boyd said in the second post that his wife has also faced repercussions from his rant. Cities by state. 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. "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. Copy and paste this code into your website. Minutes are also available following approval. Many Texas residents have been deprived of power due to the enormous surge in demand. Home Government Mayor & City Council Agendas & Minutes 2021. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.12. 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. Colorado City is located in the west-central part of the state, between Abilene and Midland, about 220 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas. He added: "I apologize for the wording and ask that you please not harass myself or my family anymore! 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! We have lost sight of those in need and those that take advantage of the system and mesh them into one group!! "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 wrote. Only the strong will survive and the week will perish. In a Facebook post made. Phone: 325-728-3464. COLORADO CITY, Texas Colorado City Mayor Tim Boyd has resigned. The town's population is 3,920. [9], http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?tx1903. There were 2,076 housing units at an average density of 392.4 per square mile (151.5/km2). The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolutions and determines the general goals and policies. A screen shot of a Facebook post is circulating that shows a long rant about the power outages from Tim Boyd, who is. Official Facebook page for the City of Colorado City, Texas. "Sink or swim it's your choice! Boyd said he had only intended for his first message to be directed towards "folks that are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves but are capable," 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.". I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. 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. 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 ask that you each understand I never meant to speak for the city of Colorado City or Mitchell county! 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. A Texas mayor resigned after seemingly telling residents to fend for themselves in a Facebook post amid a deadly and record-breaking winter storm that left much of the state without power Tuesday. ]", "No one owes you [or] your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this!" Mr Boyd said he made the comments as a private citizen, and that he had resigned his position days earlier. The median age was 36 years. 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! CBS News reached out for more information, but did not immediately hear back. All, I have set back and watched all this escalating and have tried to keep my mouth shut! 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. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. This video can not be played 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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.". If you have no water you deal without and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family," Boyd continued. Former mayor of Colorado City, Tim Boyd is in hot water after posting a typo-ridden tirade on social media that was anything but sympathetic to citizens struggling amid the winter blast. Office : Address: Phone: Email: City Hall/ City Manager: 180 W. 3rd (325) 728-5331 or (325) 728-3464 info@cityofcoloradocity.org: Mayor and City Council 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! At least 17 people are dead and. 2023 BBC. 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". Copy and paste this code into your website. "Get off your ass and take care of your own family!". He added that he had not signed up to run again for mayor earlier this month. [1] I would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. DescriptionColorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. 18 were here. "Sink or swim it's your choice," he raged. I spoke some of this out of the anger that the city and county was catching for situations which were out of their control. ", "Bottom line," Boyd concluded, "quit crying and looking for a handout! Boyd told people without water to "think outside the box to survive" and called people waiting in the cold because they have no power "lazy" even as authorities were telling people to stay home to avoid icy roads. ", Mayor of Colorado City, Texas RESIGNS after posting this controversial Facebook post. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Bottom line quit crying and looking for a handout! Colorado City Mayor Tim Boyd has reportedly resigned, though it's not clear if that was before he told residents, "No one owes you [and] your family anything." . Other industries included a meat-packing operation and a mobile home factory.[8]. 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. I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used! The official Colorado City website listed Boyd as mayor as of Wednesday morning. 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