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The Bridlegate Ranch Residents have adopted two miles on Wharton's Dock Road. Pictured are, kneeling: Daryl Sadler, Dan Wethor, and Charly Chiasson. Standing: Amy Castillo, Randy Hilborn, Ron Dickey, Linda Stiborik and Mike Stiborik. Not Pictured: Karla Connor, Kathy Hilborn and Kevin Murray.
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August 14, 2023
Clean-up crew clears 22 bags of trash on Wharton’s Dock Road
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On Saturday, Aug. 12, a group of 11 community minded volunteers joined together on Wharton’s Dock Road for the very first county sponsored clean-up of litter.
The “Bridlegate Ranch Residents” adopted the two miles from Hwy. 173 to Rodeo Road, and they will be recognized by road signs as you have seen on the highways. They have also put together several “self sponsored’ pickups in this area as they work to continue to help clean up Bandera County.
Bandera County provided trash bags, trash pickers, fluorescent safety vests and “Litter Crew Ahead” signage. The Sheriff’s Department also helped with a patrol to help with traffic safety on this busy road.
Mike Stiborik, organizer of the Bridlegate Residents group, is proud of the Bridlegate community members who participated Saturday and have picked up this area in the past.
“We have made a two-year commitment in partnership with the county, and will work to keep our two miles clean. The problem is the people who think littering is okay, and think nothing of throwing out beer cans and styrofoam cups, amongst other items. It’s disgraceful. Even a gum wrapper should not be thrown out, and nothing should be left in the back of a truck to be blown out. We picked up 22 trash bags and assorted other items. This was last cleaned early this spring so that gives you an idea of how disgraceful violators are. Violators should take heed that there are hefty fines which will be enforced and methods to identify and fine violators are being strengthened through watchful eyes.”
Other segments of county roadway that are being adopted include Bottlesprings Road from Hwy. 173 to Rodeo Road (which will be adopted by The Bridlegate POA), and then Rodeo Road by another group.
“I look forward to seeing other communities, groups and companies adopting county roadways and also adding to the state roadways, which are sponsored through TxDOT. One road which I have identified for adopting is the English Crossing, from Rodeo Road up to Hwy. 1283. If neighbors can join together to “take the first step” in adopting this into two-mile segments, it will be a great step forward and make our county cleaner one segment at a time.”
For information on how to adopt a segment of roadway through the county, or direction on contacting the state for their roadway, call or text Mike Stiborik at 713-922-7976 or email at [email protected]
The “Bridlegate Ranch Residents” adopted the two miles from Hwy. 173 to Rodeo Road, and they will be recognized by road signs as you have seen on the highways. They have also put together several “self sponsored’ pickups in this area as they work to continue to help clean up Bandera County.
Bandera County provided trash bags, trash pickers, fluorescent safety vests and “Litter Crew Ahead” signage. The Sheriff’s Department also helped with a patrol to help with traffic safety on this busy road.
Mike Stiborik, organizer of the Bridlegate Residents group, is proud of the Bridlegate community members who participated Saturday and have picked up this area in the past.
“We have made a two-year commitment in partnership with the county, and will work to keep our two miles clean. The problem is the people who think littering is okay, and think nothing of throwing out beer cans and styrofoam cups, amongst other items. It’s disgraceful. Even a gum wrapper should not be thrown out, and nothing should be left in the back of a truck to be blown out. We picked up 22 trash bags and assorted other items. This was last cleaned early this spring so that gives you an idea of how disgraceful violators are. Violators should take heed that there are hefty fines which will be enforced and methods to identify and fine violators are being strengthened through watchful eyes.”
Other segments of county roadway that are being adopted include Bottlesprings Road from Hwy. 173 to Rodeo Road (which will be adopted by The Bridlegate POA), and then Rodeo Road by another group.
“I look forward to seeing other communities, groups and companies adopting county roadways and also adding to the state roadways, which are sponsored through TxDOT. One road which I have identified for adopting is the English Crossing, from Rodeo Road up to Hwy. 1283. If neighbors can join together to “take the first step” in adopting this into two-mile segments, it will be a great step forward and make our county cleaner one segment at a time.”
For information on how to adopt a segment of roadway through the county, or direction on contacting the state for their roadway, call or text Mike Stiborik at 713-922-7976 or email at [email protected]