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Texas Rural Internship Program
2013
Lindsey Bushnell
Sachse, Texas
Population ~ 20,000 people
Two hours South East
of Nocona
Attended
Garland Senior High School
Class of 2009
Attending
Sam Houston State University
Major: Interdisciplinary Agriculture
Minor: Secondary Education
Graduating December 2013
What you may know
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Population of 3,003
Several leather good
manufacturers
Main street revitalization
Lake Nocona
Nocona Dair y Queen
Mayor’s BBQ
Hor ton’s classic car museum
Tails and Trails museum
What you may NOT know
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The population has declined
since the 2000 census
The ball glove factor y is
currently in the original
Nocona boot factor y
Lake Nocona is only 49% full
The dair y Queen has
unlimited cof fee for $0.50
The Mayor’s BBQ restaurant's
most famous dish is the
Bowl of Crap.
Time’s forgotten steak house
has been featured on the
travel channel
Nocona children are stuck in a summer time rut
SO
How can we improve what we have
OR
What can we build for future generations
Gather a team of un-like-minded Nocona residents
Gather information on current situation
Compare and Contrast surrounding attractions
Research payment options
Create a survey to gather opinions
Compile opinions
Questions Asked
Who:
Will own it
Will Maintain it
Will pay for it
What:
Is it
Could it be
When:
Would it star t
Would it be complete
Where:
Would it be located
How:
Can we begin
Can a small town be competitive
Most Common Answers
EDC or City
E m pl oyees
D o n a t ions o r G ra n t s
E ve nt C e n te r
U s e d ye a r ro un d
P re s e nt ly
In 2 - 3 ye a r s
B o ot fa c to r y
D ete rm in e exa c t l y w h a t a n d w h e re
to bui l d
B y o f fe ri ng m o re a t t ra c t i o ns
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Event Center vs. Internet Café
Decide Who Will Own It
Tell the town
Gather Funds
Fundraisers
Events
Private Donations
5. Commence Building!
Nocona Rotary Club
Texas Senator Craig Estes
The Reynolds's Bungalow
Rent Home
Touring the
Capital
Walking around Austin
My Future Office!
Bob Bullock Museum
Dinner Trip to
Oklahoma
There IS something to
do!
Events are happening
CONSTANTLY
An FFA Chapter here
could have their hand
in every jar
People will know you
You won’t know all of
them
You will miss everyone
And you can always
come back.