Many large companies have already chosen to call Sweetwater home. We hope you are next.

Tax Rates

Businesses find the tax system in Texas very beneficial. Personal income taxes, state property or unitary taxes are not found in Texas.

The NCCAD (Nolan County Central Appraisal District) is responsible for placing values on properties for sale purposes. There are nine jurisdiction or taxing units in Nolan County.

Nolan County Tax Rates:

Tax Abatements

All qualifying businesses will be considered for property tax abatements. SEED will assist the prospective business in the application process with all taxing entities.

Many projects are enjoying an abated tax structure from the various taxing districts now. The range and amount of abatement usually depend on the number of jobs created and the amount of investments.

For more details, please contact Mike Hatley, Executive Director at 800.658.6757

Transportation Services
The city of Sweetwater finds it roots in the Texas & Pacific Railroad. Keeping strong with its foundation, Sweetwater is a hub of transportation and activity. Its location on interstate 20, its position at the intersection of two railroads, in addition to the availability of a large airstrip, makes Sweetwater unique in terms of accessibility.

Air
Air service is available at Sweetwater Municipal Airport, also called Avenger Field, a general utility airfield owned and operated by the city.

Avenger Field was once home to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), who served in World War II. Anticipating that all qualified American men and women would be required to fight in a global war, the U.S. military began training women to fly U.S. Army airplanes in 1943. The flight training was essentially the same as that for men.

WASPs ferried planes, towed targets, flew tracking missions and did smoke-laying. They simulated bombing missions and many other functions. Thirty-eight WASPs died in service.

By mid-1944, however, as the demand for pilots began to slacken, pressure from men in the U.S. Congress forced the program to close by refusing to reappropriate their funding. The program was officially disbanded on Dec. 7, 1944--the third anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Call (325) 235-8478 for more information about Avenger Field.

Freight Carriers
Sweetwater has eight interstate and five intrastate carriers, as well as four local terminals. Highway bus service and overnight courier service are also available.

Highways
Sweetwater sits at the crossroads of U.S. I-20 and Highways 70 and 84. Highway 84 is a major divided, four-lane road connecting Sweetwater to Lubbock, approximately 120 miles northwest. Because of the central locale, businesses can easily access the Mexican markets and markets on the East and West Coasts.

Rail
Today, the Sweetwater community boasts access to two rail lines--both the Burlington North Santa Fe and the Union Pacific. Few communities comparable in size to Sweetwater in the U.S. can lay a similar claim. Competition between the two rail companies ensures the lowest possible freight rates and access to markets nationwide.

Developable Property













































88 acres of available property setting between the Union Pacific Railroad and Interstate Highway 20.

Sweetwater Industrial Park

Approximately 30 acres of available property left.  Located adjacent to Interstate Highway 20.

R. Temple Dickson Building
2101 W. Alabama
Sweetwater

With over 30,000 square feet, this concrete block structure was built in 1992 (expanded in 1998) and designed as a 100-bed juvenile detention center.



Strategically located on the north end of the Sweetwater Industrial Park, the facility is easily accessed from Interstate 20. The 7.047 acre tract is Zoned K, Industrial.

The west side of the facility includes a secured basketball court and obstacle course. The facility is 100% heated and cooled by ground mounted HVAC units and gas furnaces.





Located just beyond the lobby is the administration wing including 6 separate offices and the oversized administration area (photo at left). Vinyl tile floors and carpeting are typical for these areas.



Much of the surveillance equipment is in a separate room just off the central corridor.



The gymnasium shows the construction: steel frame truss girders and bar joists on a concrete slab foundation. The estimated clear height is 14' ceiling. The roof structure is insulated metal panels.



The laundry room consists of 4 washers and 2 large, gas commercial dryers.



The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel mixer, slicer, tables, ovens, coolers and much more!



Another view of kitchen with sprinkled vent-a-hood, gas fired cook top, fryer, warmers, and more!



The stainless steel cafeteria line sets between the kitchen and the gymnasium.



The 32-bed expansion, completed in 1998, has this bunk-bed dorm room configuration. There are 2, 16-bed dorms in this expansion, complete with monitor rooms, semi-private baths, skylights and recessed lighting.



This remarkable property is also equipped with 4 large classrooms and a library. There is asphalt paved parking for 22 cars including handicap.

Walls Building
NEED ADDRESS

The building is located in the Sweetwater Industrial Park on the north side of the Interstate Highway 20. The site consists of 8.08 acres and is generally rectangular in shape. The "A" section of this building is pre-engineered that measures 160 feet wide by 250, with 12 foot sidewalls. The walls are tilt-up concrete panels 5 1/2" thick poured in 4 inch steel channels and reinforced with 1/2 inch rebar.



The structural design of the building is of four spans of tapered structural steel rafters measuring 40 feet per span and supported with interior pipe columns. The roof is 24 gauge hi-tensile strength galvanized steel with baked on factory white color paint, fastened with self taping screws. Both roof and walls are insulated. The floor is 5 inches thick poured on a 4 inch sand cushion. Total square feet of both sections: 160,000 s/f.



B-section is 200 feet wide by 300 feet long with a height of the eave of 22 feet with a second floor located approximately 12 feet above the first floor. The walls are tilt-up concrete panels on a reinforced concrete beam. The building is equipped with a hydraulic elevator, steel stairs, dock height loading areas and 4 electrically operated freight doors.



Coca-Cola Building
2400 W. Broadway
Sweetwater, TX

The Coca Cola warehouse has a loading dock on the left, with convenient, drive through overhead doors in the center and in back of the building. Office entrance is on the right, with decorative glass block exterior wall and canopy.



• Easy access to Interstate 20, Hwy 84, and Hwy 70
• Over 30,000 sq. ft. (150 X 200’ + loading dock + portico)
• Over 16’ (clearance) ceiling height
• Convenient drive through truck bays for service and deliveries
• Lot size: 10 Acres
• Tilt-up concrete structure, built in 1986
• Approx. 2500 sq. ft. of nice office space with central heat and air
• 5 ground-level overhead doors
• Loading dock with additional overhead door

Commuting To Work

Occupation

Industry

Class of Worker

Cost, availability and dependability of public utilities are key elements to consider in making your choice. Please contact the Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development or the City of Sweetwater for more information about utilities and new businesses.

Electric Power
TXU and the Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development work together to provide new companies with the latest economic and technical information about this utility.

TXU:

Natural Gas
ATMOS and SEED can provide new companies with specific economic and technical information regarding gas service.

ATMOS:

Telephone
AT&T:

Cellular
Alltel
1418 Hailey
Sweetwater, Texas 79556
Call (325) 235-0300 for more information

Texas Cellular
1113 Lamar
Sweetwater, Texas 79556
Call (325) 235-2853 for more information

TV Cable
SuddenLink
Number of Channels:
Limited Basic - 22
Expanded Basic - 68
Digital Service Available

Call (325) 695-8888 for more information
www.suddenlink.com

The Sweetwater Treatment Plant (WTP) has a production capacity of 8.0 mgd. The plant treats surface water drawn from Lake Trammel and treats groundwater drawn from the Nena Lucia wells. Water from Lake Trammel is blended upstream from the plant with water from Nena Lucia wells. Raw water from available sources converges just ahead of the raw water blend tank to thoroughly mix water from all sources being drawn from. After the blend tank, the raw water is dosed with chlorine dioxide for pre-disinfection, undergoes coagulation, flocculation and membrane filtration. Ground water from the Champion wells is introduced to the WTP clear well just ahead of the post-filtration disinfection point at the treatment plant. The blended, treated water is chlorinated via injection of aqueous ammonia and chlorine gas in that order. Just prior to reaching the clear well, the finished water is dosed with fluoride for improved dental health of water customers. Finished water from the clear well is transported via gravity through two lines to the “old Plant” ground storage tanks. Finished water is pumped from the ground storage tanks at the Old Plant via five high service pumps to the distribution system.

Water Treatment
The City of Sweetwater owns and operates an Activated Sludge wastewater treatment plant under permit number TX 0118346. The plant has a rated treatment capacity of 2.2 mgd. Sewage undergoes treatment in the plant consisting of prescreening, grit removal, activated sludge process, sedimentation and ultra-violet disinfection. Approximately 70 million gallons of treated sewage is reused offsite at a designated irrigation site each year. The remainder of the treated effluent is discharged into Sweetwater Creek and on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River segment Number 1232 of the Brazos River Basin. Sewage biosolids are digested before being dewatered onsite via a mechanical belt press prior to disposal at the regional landfill in Abilene.

An oasis with sweet water amid bitter-tasting gypsum streams, Sweetwater has always been a place to rest one's head and weary feet. Long before the settlers and ranchers arrived, the Kiowa Indians named the site "Mobeetie"--which was their word for "sweet water." These Indians, and later buffalo hunters, all stopped and set up shop. The town of Sweetwater was declared the seat of Nolan County on April 12, 1881, though not a single building of any description existed at the location. The city of Sweetwater was later incorporated in 1902. The building of the railroad and depot launched the city into a new chapter of growth.

During World War II, Avenger Field was once home to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), who flew U.S. Army airplanes on a variety of missions. By mid-1944, however, as the demand for pilots began to slacken, pressure from men in the U.S. Congress forced the program to close by refusing to reappropriate their funding. The program was officially disbanded on Dec. 7, 1944—the third anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The 70's and 80's were a period of trial for Sweetwater. Droughts in 1979, 1983 and 1984 cut cotton production by 25% and were similar in severity to the national depression in agriculture, which was sweeping the country. Cattle ranchers couldn't afford to feed their livestock and were forced to sell them at prices far below their normal value. The oil bust of the 80's was another blow to the local economy, as oil prices fell 60% between 1981-86. The economic repercussions of these events were no match, however, for the destruction of a major tornado, which struck the city on April 19, 1986.

Rather than give in to adversity, the city banded together and became an inspiration for cities across the U.S. because of its determination to rebuild itself. This was affirmed when the National Civic League named Sweetwater one of Ten All-American Cities in 1988. Sweetwater was the only finalist from Texas to be considered for this prestigious honor. To the community, the corner had been turned, and the best was yet to come.

Today, Sweetwater considers itself a community strengthened and prepared for the challenges of maintaining consistent economic growth. We are a forward-looking community, excited about what the future holds.

Sweetwater takes caring for its citizens seriously, and our Fire, EMS, Medical and Police services are modern, professional and dedicated. Dial 911 for emergencies.

Emergency Medical Service/Fire Department
• Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Professional staff of 24 firefighters
• 3 firefighting engines, 3 pumpers, 2 grass rigs
• 3 modular ambulances
• 14 certified paramedics and related support services ( 1 tanker, 3 vehicles)
• Dive team for three area lakes
• Hazardous materials technicians
• Rescue technicians equipped with jaws-of-life
• All medical direction through the Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
• Life support services
• Helicopter service available to Abilene for traumas or Lubbock to the Burn Center, and San Angelo Shannon Hospital
Call 325-235-4304 for more information.

Medical
The community is served by the Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, located at Interstate 20 and Highway 70 on a 20-acre campus. RPMH is a modern, not-for-profit tax district hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The hospital offers the following services:
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• General, gynecological, orthopedic and urological surgery with in-house anesthesia service
• Intensive Care Unit/Critical Unit
• Outpatient day surgery
• Standard radiology diagnostic studies, include mammography, fluoroscopy, IVP and tomography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, CAT scans, MRI scans
• Inpatient and outpatient physical therapy with therapeutic pool
• Endoscopy laboratory
• Pulmonary function laboratory
• Clinical laboratory
• Emergency Care Center
• Private patient room accommodations and CARE INN rooms for visitors
• Home health agency and other assisting services
• Special diet kitchen
• Multi-specialty medical staff
• Patient and community health education
• Chapel
• Social Services
• Fit Trail

Total hospital beds in city: 85
Total doctors on active medical staff: 13
Total consulting specialists: 10

Active medical staff for:
• Family Practice
• General Surgery
• Radiology
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
• General Practice
• Pediatricians

Consulting medical staff available for the following at our specialty clinic:
• ENT (ear, nose, throat)
• Cardiology
• Osteopathy
• Internal Medicine
• Orthopedics
• Physical Medicine
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Gastroenterology

Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
200 E. Arizona
Sweetwater, Texas 79556
325-235-1701

Police
Sweetwater and Roscoe both have municipal police departments, and Nolan County has a Sheriff's office. Sweetwater's department employs 26 officers. Contact the Sweetwater Police Department at (325) 236-6687 or the Nolan County Sheriff at (325) 235-5471 for more information.