Baxter Settles Double Springs Lawsuit, Moves Forward
Baxter ending a lengthy legal dispute with Double Springs Utility District. Mayor Danny Homes said Double Springs Utility filed a lawsuit against the city about two years ago, while the city made an official claim against the utility district. Holmes said the dispute began when Double Springs Utility installed a pressure reducing valve on the […]
Town, Residents Working To Add Lights At Baxter Crossroads
Baxter officials working with local utility companies to add street lights to the Baxter Crossroads Subdivision. Mayor Danny Holmes said when the subdivision was built, the city did not require the developer to include street lighting. Holmes said having a dark subdivision is an invitation for crime. “You know, when it’s dark and you can’t […]
Parking Issues Being Addressed In Baxter Subdivision
The Baxter Planning Commission and Aldermen are moving forward on addressing parking issues that are plaguing the Baxter Crossroads Subdivision. The city will now order signs and have the police department enforce a no parking zone in the street. Mayor Danny Holmes said he receives non-stop calls about parking issues within the subdivision as cars […]
Baxter Crossroads Residents Bring Water Bill Concerns To Aldermen
About a dozen homeowners of the new Baxter Crossroads subdivision spoke at the city’s Board meeting with concerns about high water bills. The homeowners lacking irrigation systems have used hoses to water their lawns. As it turns out, the amount of water used turns that into a sewer rate issue. Councilman Dustin Stanton: “What you […]
