It took a lot of patience and persistence but, in the end, it paid off. You don't see very many empty buildings on our main street today. He credited the economic boom to the work of the city's Industrial Development Board. Joe Hernandez, an IDB member, also mentioned the new police station. It's like winning the lottery.
Residents are also glad to see the progress.
It's good because we are going to shop, dine and spend our money right here. The additions are a welcome sign since the city has undergone sizable population growth. According to the latest figures released by the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population went from 20,125 in 1990 to 23,444 a decade later, an increase of more than 15.6 percent. The Warrrens, who are originally from East Texas, said they have noticed the increase in population since they first started coming to the Valley more than 10 years ago. But we also like it like it is today.