"No one owes you are your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this! pic.twitter.com/EDGaiDkmDR. Official Facebook page for the City of Colorado City, Texas. ", "I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn hand out! Bottom line, quit crying and looking for a handout! 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sink of swim it's your choice!" I apologize for the wording and ask that you please not harass myself or my family anymore! Boyd acknowledged the resignation Tuesday afternoon while responding to criticism he received for a controversial Facebook post. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Please enter valid email address to continue. I was speaking as a citizen as I am NOT THE MAYOR anymore," Boyd wrote in his follow-up post. 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. 18 were here. Colorado City, in west-central Texas, has a population of about 4,000. A town and the county-seat of Mitchell County, Tex", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colorado_City,_Texas&oldid=1123693670, This page was last edited on 25 November 2022, at 04:35. Fax: 325-728-2597 info@cityofcoloradocity.org ", Mayor of Colorado City, Texas RESIGNS after posting this controversial Facebook post. [1] 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 . Below are Boyd's original message as well as his apology. Gov Greg Abbott orders probe into Texas power grid operator after snowstorm Many Texas residents have been deprived of power due to the enormous surge in demand. 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. He adds: "Only the strong will survive and the weak will parish [sic]. Copy and paste this code into your website. "Bottom line quit crying and looking for a handout! Threatening our lives with comments and messages is a horrible thing to have to wonder about. Why on earth would right-wing people with connections to the fossil fuel industry lie about frozen wind turbines in Texas? Im sick and tired of people looking for a damn hand out! The mayor of the small Texas town resigned after making the comments. Bottom line - DONT BE A PART OF A PROBLEM, BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION! Boyd received intense backlash for his remarks and later announcedhe quit his office in another Facebook message. If you don't have electricity you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males. "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! Only the strong will survive and the week will perish. The Dallas Morning News reported that he had been scheduled to speak at a City Council meeting last week. But Ill be damned if Im going to provide for anyone that is capable of doing it themselves! The former mayor also claimed his wife was "fired" after his comments. ", 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.". "If you dont have electricity, you step up and come up with a game plan to keep your family warm and safe," Boyd said. 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. ", 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.". Colorado City is situated along the Colorado River to the west and Lone Wolf Creek to the east. ]", "No one owes you [or] your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this!" Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. 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. 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. Welcome to Colorado City, TX. Follow reporter Timothy Chipp on Twitter:@TimothyChippARN. The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people . The post was made as millions in Texas were without power following a winter storm. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING!!". Another winter storm is expected to hit the region on Wednesday. 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. Get off your ass and take care of your own family!". Share this page on your favorite Social network, Copyright 2019 Colorado City, Texas Powered By Revize |. CBS News reached out for more information, but did not immediately hear back. Welcome to Colorado City, TX. As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,991 people, 1,494 households, and 728 families residing in the city. I was speaking as a citizen as I am NOT THE MAYOR anymore. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pauses during her concession speech during an election night party for the mayoral election Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago. After coming under fire, Boyd shared that his family had received angry backlash for his statement and urged people to leave his wife alone. 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. The former mayor of Colorado City received backlash after publishing a since-deleted Facebook post calling Colorado City resident's "lazy". Physical Address: 180 West 3rd P O Box 912 Colorado City, Tx 79512. I spoke some of this out of the anger that the city and county was catching for situations which were out of their control. Colorado City ( / klred / KOL--RAY-d) [6] is a city in and the county seat of Mitchell County, Texas, United States. While water and power are being restored, the weatherprompted many residents to step up for each other. 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. No one owes you [or] your family anything, Tim Boyd, previously mayor of Colorado City, TexaswroteTuesday in a Facebook post. All, I have set back and watched all this escalating and have tried to keep my mouth shut! Tim Boyd, the mayor of Colorado City, took to Facebook in anger at people "crying and looking for a 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.. / CBS News. But her to have to get fired from her job over things I said out of context is so horrible. 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 Bottom line quit crying and looking for a handout! Boyd jumped on Facebook for another reason: To pound on his chest and ridicule those who couldnt handle the conditions, telling the towns residents Sink or swim its your choice! and that people waiting for someone to come help them is because theyre lazy and is a direct result of your raising! He also rallied the city by warning only the strong will survive and the weak will parish (sic)., Boyd later deleted the message and posted another, saying he already had resigned and that he would never want to hurt the elderly or anyone that is in true need of help to be left to fend for themselves. COLORADO CITY, Texas Colorado City Mayor Tim Boyd has resigned. COLORADO CITY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) The now former mayor of Colorado City is catching some heat after a social media post berating citizens affected by the cold. 'Gotham Knights' kills Batman and replaces him with moody teens, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake. ", "Bottom line," Boyd concluded, "quit crying and looking for a handout! 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.. Mr Boyd said he made the comments as a private citizen, and that he had resigned his position days earlier. 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 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. Boyd said in the second post that his wife has also faced repercussions from his rant. Boyd said his wife was "fired" after his comments and that he wasn't speaking as an official of Colorado City or the county where it sits, Mitchell County. Im sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout! 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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.. City of Colorado City . Record cold, intense storms and tornadoes amid global warming:Could there be a connection? All Governing Body members serve two-year terms. 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. 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. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. 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. 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 median income for a household in the city was $22,842, and for a family was $27,363. Others had opened up their private wells to provide water for those who had lost services. 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 . 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. Other industries included a meat-packing operation and a mobile home factory.[8]. Many social media users re-shared the post, with one tweet drawing over 18,000 likes, 11,000 retweets and 1,700 comments. "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. Tim Boyd is the former mayor of Colorado City, who called residents "lazy" in a now deleted Facebook post, according to reports. Sooner or later, people will learn social media ends careers. 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. Folks, God Has given us the tools to support ourselves in times like this. DescriptionColorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. Who is former Colorado City, Texas mayor Tim Boyd and why did he resign? 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. 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 Mayor Tim Boyd. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Can Alperen Sengun become a passable defender for the Rockets? In his Tuesday post, Boyd wrote, "No one owes you or your family anything; nor is it the local governments responsibility to support you during trying times like this! 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. 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. Christopher Brito is a social media manager and trending content writer for CBS News. The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. No one owes you or your family anything; nor is it the local governments responsibility to support you during trying times like this! Colorado City, Tex., in 2014, four decades after the author left her hometown. I was speaking as a citizen as I am NOT THE MAYOR anymore. Many Texas residents have been deprived of power due to the enormous surge in demand. 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. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. If you have no water you deal without and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family," Boyd continued. 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. There were 2,076 housing units at an average density of 392.4 per square mile (151.5/km2). 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." . She was fired from her job, he said. Copy and paste this code into your website. Colorado City, in west-central Texas, has a population of about 4,000. "I never meant to speak for the city of Colorado City or Mitchell county! 3 The snow storm wreaked havoc all over Texas, including in Fort Worth Credit: Getty Images - Getty Who is Tim Boyd? ORIGINAL FACEBOOK MESSAGE (since deleted): Let me hurt some feelings while I have a minute!! 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. Boyd said he had already turned in his resignation and did not file a ballot application to run in May. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "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 originated as a ranger camp in 1877. "The city and country or any other service, owes you nothing.". The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! 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. Colorado City (/klred/ KOL--RAY-d)[6] is a city in and the county seat of Mitchell County, Texas, United States. Description. The city had 3,991 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. Read about our approach to external linking. Males had a median income of $22,272 versus $20,037 for females. It grew into a cattlemen's center and has been called "the Mother City of West Texas". Colorado city did not immediately respond to The Independent's request for comment regarding the reports. By Tuesday, at least 10 people had died from the winter storms in the state. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 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! Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 36.25% of the population. First published on February 17, 2021 / 12:31 PM. Millions of residents in Texas are struggling without power due to a winter storm. 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! 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.". ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, The snow storm wreaked havoc all over Texas, including in Fort Worth. Winter weather:Another winter storm will bring snow and ice to 100 million people from the South to the East Coast. The per capita income for the city was $15,591. The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolutions and determines the general goals and policies. 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. The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. 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 . 12 pick, Tips for bringing your dog or cat on a flight. Read about our approach to external linking. Boyd later apologized for his words in a follow-up post. The population density was 809.2 people per square mile (312.5/km2). 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. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Get off your ass and take care of your own family! Get off your ass and take care of your own family! 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! "I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used! The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! Wind turbines are viewed at a wind farm on January 21, 2016 in Colorado City, Texas. Boyd also said his wife lost her job after she tried to defend her husbands message. Mr Boyds tirade toward people he thinks are too lazy to get up and fend for themselves blamed the socialist government. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3sqmi (14km2), all land. During the late 19th and 20th century, economic activity centered successively on salt mining, then farming, then oil production. The official Colorado City website listed Boyd as mayor as of Wednesday morning. Welcome to Colorado City, TX Home Government Mayor & City Council Mayor & City Council Agendas & Minutes Agendas are available prior to the meetings. 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. He added that he had not signed up to run again for mayor earlier this month. COLORADO City's mayor, Tim Boyd resigned from his role on February 16, 2021. 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! "No one owes you are (sic) your family anything, nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this," Boydsaid in his Tuesday morning post, which was obtained by the Abilene Reporter-News, part of the USA TODAY Network. I ask that you each understand I never meant to speak for the city of Colorado City or Mitchell county! "Bottom line quit crying and looking for a handout!!" Colorado City is located in the west-central part of the state, between Abilene and Midland, about 220 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas. 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. The mayor of Colorado City appears to be in hot water Tuesday night. The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. Cities by state. [8], An oil refinery began operation in 1924 and closed in 1969. Return to search results Member Type: Member City Website: www.coloradocitytexas.org . More than 20 people have died across four southern states. I had already turned in my resignation and had not signed up to run for mayor again on the deadline that was February 12th! A screen shot of a Facebook post is circulating that shows a long rant about the power outages from Tim Boyd, who is. "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. I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used!". 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. February 18, 2021 / 6:55 AM The official Colorado City websitelisted Boydas mayor as of Wednesday morning. 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. If you have no water you deal without and think outside of the box to survive and supply water to your family. History [ edit] Colorado City originated as a ranger camp in 1877. I apologize for the wording and some of the phrases that were used!". Sink or swim, its your choice! However, it is unclear when exactly Boyd resigned. 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Only the strong will survive and the weak will parish (sic). Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:29:55 GMT (1677713395411). In this December 27, 2015 photo, drivers experience near white out conditions on in Lubbock, Texas. 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. I wont deny for one minute what I said in my post this morning. Boyd resigned after facing backlash for comments he made about the Texas power and water crisis. He also said his wife had been sacked over his comments and the family had received "hateful" messages. Folks God has given us the tools to support ourselves in times like this. DescriptionColorado City is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City. The City and County, along with power providers or any other service owes you NOTHING! 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. A city hall was built by 1926. Updated: 4:40 PM CST February 17, 2021. I spoke some of this out of the anger that the city and county was catching for situations which were out of their control. 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. The post was deleted, but circulated widelyon social media. Colorado City is a city in Mitchell County, Texas. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Home Government Mayor & City Council Agendas & Minutes 2021. We have lost sight of those in need and those that take advantage of the system and meshed them in to one group!! In a Facebook post made. 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. The median age was 36 years. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. All Governing Body members serve two-year terms. 2023 BBC. 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. Tough-guy Texas mayor tells residents 'fend for themselves' and resigns, Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! [7] Its population was 3,991 at the 2020 census . Winter storm leaves millions of Texas residents without electricity. 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. 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