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.
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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
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.
Continue Managed Growth
Natural Resource Protection
Continue Agricultural Identity
Sense of Community
Fiscal Responsibility
City/County Coordination
Public Service & Utility Coordination
Public Input
CITY OF BOGATA
2023 CALENDAR
(SUBJECT TO FREQUENT EDITS)
EDITED: 3/28/2023
January 2 – New Year’s Holiday – City Offices CLOSED
January 9 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.
February 13 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.
March 13 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.
April 3 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.
April 9 – EASTER SUNDAY
May 6 – City Elections and City-Wide Garage Sale
May – 8 - 9 City Wide Clean-up
May 15 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.
May 29 – MEMORIAL DAY – City offices CLOSED.
June 5 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.
June 22, 23, 24 - Bogata Rodeo
July 3 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.
July 4 -INDEPENDENCE DAY – City offices CLOSED.
July 31 - Budget Workshop - 6:00 pm @ City Hall.
August 7 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.
Aug 14 - Budget Workshop - 6:00 pm @ City Hall
Aug 21 – Budget Workshop – 6:00 pm @ City Hall
Aug 28 – Budget Workshop – 6:00 pm @ City Hall
September 4 – LABOR DAY – City offices CLOSED.
September 11 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.
September 18 – Budget Workshop – 6:00 pm @ City Hall
September 25 – Public Hearing and Budget Adoption and filing 6:00 pm @ Com Center.
October 2 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.
October 7 City-Wide Garage Sale
October 11 – 12 City-Wide Clean-up
November 6- City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.
November 5 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS.
November 23 – Thanksgiving Holiday – City offices CLOSED.
December 4 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center
December 25 – 26 – Christmas Holiday – City offices CLOSED.