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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.


To pay your bill on the new system, here is the links:

Register: https://www.utilitybillingsystem.us/ConsumerRegistration.aspx?CompanyID=16035c6b-e2dc-444a-83c4-7a6d634f38ac


Login: https://www.utilitybillingsystem.us/Default.aspx?CompanyID=16035c6b-e2dc-444a-83c4-7a6d634f38ac

if you have any trouble, please call City Hall 903-632-5315

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THE GREAT AMERICAN TOTAL ECLIPSE

April 8, 2024

Bogata, Texas

(This document is subject to edits and additions.)


Join us in Bogata, Texas to experience this awe-inspiring phenomenon on April 8, 2024. Local businesses and vendors are invited to help our city promote this once in a lifetime event. Please contact Bogata City Hall at 903-632-5315 or the Mayor’s office at lhinsley@cityofbogata.com. The following is a list on which everyone will need to focus as this event approaches.

1.   Resources:

a.    Food – Store hours – increased supplies for the weekend; expect shortages; residents should stock up during the week prior to         the event.

b.   Fuel – reserves for emergency and city services – increased volume through the weekend; residents should fuel their vehicles          before April 5 – April 8.

c.   Public restrooms – at local businesses (be prepared), park, downtown and ball field area; arrangements for 20 porta-potty               units have been made.

d.  Parking – designated areas around the city (to be announced) and at Thomas Park; On private property – written permission            in designated areas or receipt for pay-to-park areas (property owners need to notify City Hall if within the city limits) 903-632-        5315.  A list of property owners allowing access to their property and contact numbers will be compiled to assist those needing        this service.

e.    Internet/cellular coverage due to overloads; expect outages of slowed connectivity.

2.    Public Safety: 

       traffic control – close street traffic on Main St, from Hwy 909 to 2nd street (TxDOT has been contacted); maybe from 12:00                     noon on Friday, April 5th – 3:00pm Monday April 8th.

a.    criminal mischief / property damage / accidents – report to Bogata PD or Red River County dispatch.  911 or 903-427-3838

b.   After hours police patrol – Vendors areas: Main Street – City Park- RV sites – Local businesses.

c.    emergency care – 911 emergency services as needed.

d.   emergency city services – 903-706-0323 or 903-706-0324

e.    fire department assistance – traffic control and fire watch.

f.      security staff – businesses and private property owners should hire their own security staff, (may want to contact your                        insurance company to check for any needed coverage). 

3.   Available City Services:

a.    store hours – will there be extended hours and services?

b.   trash around city and park – extra poly carts, 2 small dumpsters and 1 roll-off dumpster are planned.

c.   4 RV pads (30amp hook-up), water, electricity (where available), and sanitation at the park (small dumpster and poly carts if           needed).

d.   Park RV Locations: $200.00/day – includes water electricity and poly cart.

4.   Vendor locations and fees: (All spots are on a "first come - first served basis").

a.   Main Street: 20 spots ($25.00 / day, electricity where available.

b.   City Park: – 12 covered spots ($25.00 / day, electricity where available.

c.   City Park - North walkway: {Limited} $25.00/day (no electric services).

d.   Vendors are invited to call the Bogata City Hall at 903-632-5315 to pay fees and reserve spots, or to access unreserved spots.

5.    Local activities and entertainment:

a.    April 6th the CCB and PD are hosting an event.

b.   Some churches and organizations are planning food and drink services around the city.


Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                                 2/12/2024

                                                                                                   Updated:  2/27/2024

                                                                                                   Revised:    3/6/2024

OPEN FOR BUSINESS DURING ECLIPSE WEEKEND

(Eclipse Glasses are available at City Hall:  $2.50 ea.) 


Stop-N-Start - Fuel, Food, Open Grill = Halesboro and Hwy 271 Intersection

New Sonic and Truck Stop - Fuel, Food, Convenience Store = Hwy 271 and Hwy 37 Intersection

Valero - Fuel, Food, Open Grill = Main Street and Hwy 271 Intersection

Lolli & Pops Bakery and Cafe - N Main Street (Downtown)

Mal's Cafe - 12761 FM 909 East = Open all weekend & Monday (Apr 5th - 8th)

Frosty Flavors Shaved Ice - South Main (Downtown)

Jazzy Junk - T-Shirts = 116 N Main Street (Downtown)

Jo's Alterations and Crafts - Eclipse T-Shirts = Vendor Set-up (Main Street)

4-G Nutrician - 285 NE 5th

Rozzell's Big Oaks RV Park - Hwy 37 North

Bogata Library & Museum - Main Street (Downtown) limited hours

ANM RV Park - Hwy 271 in town



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

Continue Agricultural Identity

Sense of Community

Fiscal Responsibility

City/County Coordination

Public Service & Utility Coordination

Public Input


Mayor's Notes

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