On Center
by BRENDA STEWART

God, this is definitely my least favorite time of year in Texas. The frolicking days of the new summer have gotten flame-torched into these breezeless scorching marathons that run deep into the night. Seems like everyone I run into is either cranky or bored. It’s too hot to breathe so we spend our days running from our air-conditioned cars to our air-conditioned houses. I just want to know when they are going to build the dang movie theatre in that cow pasture so we can escape this hellish existence without having to leave town. A bookstore would also be nice. And a Pei Wei Asian Diner.

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Let’s see, the library is still hosting a weekly story time on Wednesdays and Fridays. The pool is still open every day through August 22, and then only on weekends through Labor Day. There’s a city council meeting Tuesday, the 3rd, and Market Days the following Saturday, August 7 so mark your calendars and come downtown for these two diverse events.

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And happy birthday to one of downtown’s most ardent supporters, Gene Johnson, who celebrated last Sunday.

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I’m sure you’ve already heard by now that the riveting 2010-11 Annual Budget Proposal was unveiled at the council meeting last week. It’s quite a hefty tome, so luckily Mayor Johnson will be holding a Town Hall Meeting next Wednesday, from 7-8 p.m. at Kyle City Hall to discuss it. At this gathering she is “hoping to educate and involve the public in the budget process”. This is your chance to air your concerns and ideas (to someone who actually cares), so utilize this opportunity to get your questions answered and develop a clearer vision of how our city plans on spending your money.