Welcome to Bogata!

Bogata, Texas is at the junction of U.S. Highway 271, State Highway 37, and Farm Road 909 in southwestern Red River County, just 20 miles north of Interstate 30 in Mount Vernon. We are a small-town farming / ranching community with an excellent Public-School system and opportunity for business growth and development.

Mission Statement

The City of Bogata is a family-oriented community in southwest Red River County. Our mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life of citizens with a commitment to a high standard in public and private services. An agriculturally based community with a vision for future development and growth.

Vision Statement

Continue Managed Growth, Natural Resource Protection, Agricultural Identity, Sense of Community,

Fiscal Responsibility, City/County Coordination, Public Service & Utility Coordination, with Public Input.

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BOGATA ECIPSE WATCH PARTY

Thomas Park pavilion

4/9/2024

The "Eclipse Watch Party" was a huge success. We experienced this once in a lifetime occurrence in the best place, with the best people, the best opportunity, and the best that God could offer in order to witness a wonder of Nature. The view was spectacular. Quite possibly the best 4 min 23 sec the masses of people have ever enjoyed. This was all made possible by the efforts of many people.

It is difficult to recognize all the players involved in the preparations for this event. However, I want to personally thank all of them and recognize their contribution.

First, the city's Public Works crew, David Kays, Dakota English, and Terry Jordan, were responsible for the excellent condition of the park grounds. Every visitor and local praised the cleanliness and readiness of the area. Many of the people enjoyed walking, visiting with others and enjoying the playground equipment. They particularly liked the open area of the park, which allowed them to sit and enjoy the view with family and friends. Everyone was very respectful and left their areas clean when they left.

Secondly, I want to thank Gary Patrick and his band for providing us with a variety of music and song as we enjoyed this time together with long-time friend, new friends and family. I discovered that we had visitors from many States in the US and from some foreign countries. I spoke with visitors from Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Dakota, Minnesota, California, Washington, Arizona, and several cities in Texas. We even had visitors from Japan, Germany, Poland, and Czechoslovakia.

Thirdly, I want to thank our ladies in the City Hall, LaTisha Miles and Sheana Johnson, for all the support they provided with promotion efforts to inform and help guide everyone to be able to navigate the ever-changing processes as we moved closer to the event. Equally important, for their efforts to help the Crime Board and Police Department conduct a successful crawfish and shrimp boil to raise funds for the Crime Board.

Fourthly, several Churches engaged their membership to feed and fellowship the masses. First Baptist Church, Missionary Baptist Church and Function 3 Church contributed to success of this event.

Lastly, but not leastly, I want to thank our First Responders for the work they do to protect, assist and serve our community.  Their efforts to keep us safe and healthy are not inspired by job descriptions and benefits. Their motivation comes from a personal desire to serve, and many times to run to the danger in order to provide for the safety of others. These servants were out in the community providing that service while we were enjoying the benefits of the event.

I feel sure that many others in the community worked out ways to provide parking, information, directions, and other measures of support to all the visitors coming to our city. Thank you for your eagerness to help.

I recall more than one comment regarding the City of Bogata. "You have a wonderful little community with very nice people, and we have enjoyed our visit with you". What more could we expect? Thank you for a job well done.

Larry Hinsley

Mayor