The new Central Fire Station approved by voters in the 1998 bond election is scheduled to open in July 2001. It will be located at the northwest corner of North 2nd and Grape streets. Street reconstruction that was a part of the 1998 bond program will include completion of current projects and initiation of new projects. Rose Park Senior Activity Center was completed in February 2001.The new center is designed to serve the needs of the increasing numbers of seniors well into the future. It includes a large modern kitchen and a dining room to hold up to 200 people.
Meeting rooms have flexibility of use as one large room or three smaller rooms.
Space for computer technology, health checks, exercise, dancing and other activities is available. The Senior Citizens program has five Senior Activity Centers providing daily activities for citizens over 60 years of age, with transportation available for those who no longer drive. These include exercise, health screenings, arts and crafts, educational classes, dancing, card playing and pool. A nutritious meal is served at noon each weekday. Special events include the annual Ms. Texas Senior America Pageant as well as a Senior Day at the State Capitol.