TRAYLOR & ASSOCIATES

BABY COMING SOON!!

Project Manager - Katlin Fox Brown and her husband Dalton Brown are happily expecting a baby November 2024! We wanted to surprise and congratulate them with a surprise company shower! Please wish the new coming parents the best wishes and let us know if you think it’s a boy or girl! It’s a surprise, they are waiting for their due date! 😊

GIVEAWAY #3 | GRT Stanley Cup

Congrats to Doryn Glenn with Galveston County!

Texas Association of Counties - Legislative Conference

Come visit with us at booth 109/111 to discuss current grant opportunities, upcoming funding sources, and how we can assist your community to plan for long term success! For more information, please call us at (903) 581-0500 or visit our website at www.grtraylor.com!

Don’t miss out on your chance to win a GRT Stanley Cup too! 😊

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Big Things Are Happening In Southeast Texas!!

The Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced the award of over $72 million in mitigation funds to Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7 and Orange County Drainage District. Years of planning and hard work by District staff, elected officials, and our team will result in reduced risks of flooding for thousands of residents. We couldn’t be more proud to be part of such important projects! Huge shoutout to our Vice President and Senior Project Manager, Melinda Smith, and the TRAYLOR & ASSOCIATES team for helping assist these stakeholders to make this happen!

For more information on how Traylor & Associates can assist your community with grant funding, please contact us at (903) 581-0500.

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Texas General Land Office
Orange County Office of Emergency Management
Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7

A little birdy told us…

In recognition of Traylor's monthly service activities, our July service activity included collecting donations, such as gift cards, bingo prizes, and raised planter beds. Yes, a little birdy told us the veteran residents at Watkins - Logan Texas State Veterans Home Home love their raised flower beds and growing their own produce. The raised flower beds make it accessible to all residents to be able to work, grow and harvest their own produce.

The Watkins – Logan Texas State Veterans Home, located in Tyler, features 10 individual cottages with 10 private rooms per cottage. Serving East Texas since 2012, the Veterans Land Board built this facility to provide excellent care and services in a home-like environment. Veterans enjoy visiting friends in other neighborhoods and playing an active role in the preparation of meals within their own cottages.

We’re so thankful for facilities like Watkins-Logan Texas State facilities and their staff who are dedicated to helping our veterans!

Want to donate? https://hmrveteranservices.com/locations/watkins-logan-texas-state-veterans-home/

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Happy Independence Day!!

The Traylor & Associate's Office will be observing Independence Day and closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, and Friday, July 5, 2024. The office will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 8, 2024. Safe travels everyone!!

In recognition of Traylor's monthly service activities, our June service activity included collecting fans to deliver to PATH - People Attempting to Help for their Summer Fan Drive. The annual PATH Summer Fan Drive provides hundreds of families in need with a box fan each year. The summer heat can be a hidden danger for our most vulnerable community members: low-income older adults, adults with chronic illness or disabilities, and families with young children. These fans can help families reduce energy costs while keeping the heat at bay. PATH seeks to restore hope with a personalized approach to empower our East Texas neighbors to thrive in our community. PATH helps to restore hope and empower 17,000 of our neighbors each year. We’re so thankful for facilities like PATH and their staff who are dedicated to helping our neighbors!

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$31,091,100.00 AWARD | Orange County Drainage District

The Texas General Land Office visited the Orange County Drainage District on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, to kick off the largest drainage project Orange County has ever been awarded to date. This grant-funded project will install a 600-acre detention pond, install water control features and pumps to mitigate risks of flooding in the western portion of Orange County.

The Tiger Creek Detention Pond application was a collaboration between local stakeholders, TRAYLOR & ASSOCIATES, DEC Engineering, and the Texas General Land Office.

For more information on how Traylor & Associates can assist your community with grant funding, please contact us at (903) 581-0500.

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Happy 32nd Birthday to Project Manager, Justin Meyer! Thank you for all you do for the company and our communities!

Traylor & Associates' staff attended the Texas General Land Office's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) on June 11th & 12th in Southeast Texas. The training focused on the act, current rules, and the proposed rule to be approved. Let our staff help you apply the AFFH process to your community during the application phase and keep your community in compliance during the life of your grant(s). If you have any questions, please reach out to us at (903) 581-0500.
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GUESS OUR CLIENT’S DESTINATION | GIVEAWAY

ROUND 2 - Let’s play again! Another one of our clients is on vacation, sent us this picture, and is enjoying some much-needed time off with poolside guac and Traylor koozies! The first person to guess our client’s destination will win a Traylor and Associates 50-year gift! May the odds ever be in your favor!

City of Bridge City | June 6, 2024

Today, the City of Bridge City held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the reconstruction of a city water well, the installation of a chlorination building, and the installation of a permanent gas generator, all of which were funded through the Texas General Land Office.
If your community would like to learn more about TRAYLOR & ASSOCIATES can assist your community with grant-funded projects, please contact us at (903) 581-0500.

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GUESS OUR CLIENT’S DESTINATION | GIVEAWAY

Let’s play a game! One of our clients is on vacation, sent us this picture, and is enjoying some much-needed time off! The first person to guess our client’s destination will win a Traylor and Associates 50-year gift! May the odds ever be in your favor! 😉

If you haven’t stopped by Booth 717 to say “hi” and enter to win a Stanley cup, now’s your chance! We’ll be giving away 2 cups at 10:00 a.m. and the final cup at noon.

STANLEY CUP GIVEAWAY | TDEM - The Conference

Make sure to swing by our booth ( #717) from Wednesday, May 29 to Thursday, May 30th, for your chance to win an official 50th Anniversary Traylor & Associates Stanley Cup!

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2024 Texas Flood Awareness Week - Wear Blue Wednesday

In honor of Texas Flood Awareness Week the Traylor & Associates staff wore blue to acknowledge and remind communities of known facts and how to prepare for flooding events!

1. Flooding is unpredictable. It can impact anyone whether your property is inside or outside of the high-risk flood area.

2. You do not need to live near water to experience flooding.

3. Floods are the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States.

4. You can't control the weather, but you can prepare for it. Buy flood insurance before a flood happens otherwise, you won't be covered.

5. Flood insurance policies typically take 30 days to go into effect. If you wait to purchase a policy until after a flood event threatens or occurs, your property won't be protected from the damage caused by that flood event.

6. Turn Around; Don't Drown! Do not drive into flooded areas. Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles.

7. Create A Plan! Find out if you're in a floodplain, determine the roads likely to flood, and then identify the fastest way to higher ground.

8. Document, Document, DOCUMENT! It is important to document and capture any damages experienced after a flooding event. In most cases, these documents, photos, and videos will be important for insurance claims but also for local/state/federal declared disaster declarations. Sharing the documentation with local officials can help support the requests for funding opportunities to assist with damages and future mitigation risks.

For more information, please call Traylor & Associates for your grant opportunity needs!

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Texas Flood Awareness Week (May 20 - 24, 2024)

Texas is famous throughout the world for its diverse geography and weather. From the High Plains to the Gulf Coast, the Lone Star State is home to stunning scenery and equally powerful natural disasters, including floods. Dangerous floods are possible throughout the year, but their frequency increases during spring thunderstorms and summer hurricanes. Flash flooding may occur within minutes of intense rainfall or slow-moving storms that stagnate over the same area.

Texans can easily become familiar with the dangers of flooding by knowing where floodplains lie and by monitoring weather forecast and emergency updates. We must all heed warnings and make wise decisions about our safety.

The National Weather Service’s widely recognized Turn Around, Don’t Drown” campaign has saved hundreds of lives by educating the public about the dangers of driving or walking through flood waters. Since a small amount of water has the power to knock down adults or carry away vehicles, it is essential that we understand the tremendous power of nature and refrain from unnecessary risks to our safety.

Each year, the third week in May is set aside to bring awareness to the dangers of flooding. All Texans should understand and prepare for the possibility of flooding in their area, and I encourage all Texans to educate themselves and their families about floods and flood safety measures. With awareness and preparation, we can create a safer future for the Lone Star State.

Therefore, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, do hereby proclaim May 20-24, 2024, to be Texas Flood Awareness Week in Texas and urge all Texans to observe the occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Texas Division of Emergency Management
Office of the Governor Greg Abbott
Texas General Land Office
Texas Department of Agriculture
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
Texas Water Development Board

In recognition of Traylor's monthly service activities, our May service activity included a trip to Hiway 80 Rescue Mission to deliver hygiene supplies and everyday necessities. One of the challenges facing many of our communities is care for the homeless population as they are working towards the transformation of their lives. We’re so thankful for facilities like Hiway 80 Rescue Mission and their staff who are dedicated to improving quality of life for those in need!

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We’re celebrating Tammy Young today! April 30th marked the end of the annual and quarterly reporting cycle for ARPA funds. Tammy put in endless hours to make certain our clients remained compliant with Treasury requirements.

This period marks:
• Over $86,000,000 in ARPA funds expended
• 60 reports entered and successfully submitted on behalf of our clients
• A few more gray hairs
• Only a temporary loss of sanity

Thank you, Tammy, for your efforts to take such good care of our ARPA clients!
Clients Include:
City of Alto - City Hall
City of Atlanta
City of Beckville
City of Bells
City of Berryville
City of Big Lake, Texas
Brazos County
City of Bridge City
City of Bullard, TX - Government
City of Cameron
Camp County
City of Chandler
Cherokee County
City of Cushing
City of Easton
City of Edna, Texas - Government
Franklin County
City of Giddings, Texas - Municipal Page
Gilmer Texas City of
City of Gladewater
Gregg County
Hardin County - Judge Wayne McDaniel
Henderson County Texas
City of Iraan
City of Jefferson Texas
City of Kirbyville
City of Knox City
City of Lavon
City of Lindale
Marion County Emergency Management
City of Mathis
City of Milford, Texas
City of Mineola Texas
City of Mount Enterprise
City of Mount Vernon Texas - Municipal Government
City of New London
City of Newton
Newton County Judge Information Page
City of Oak Leaf
City of Orange, Texas - Government
Orange County Office of Emergency Management
City of Pine Forest
City of Pinehurst, Texas
City of Pittsburg, Texas - Government
Presidio County
City of Richmond, Texas - Government
City of Sweetwater, Texas Government
City of Tenaha
Titus County Emergency Management
City of Troup
City of Van, Texas
City Of Vidor, Texas - City Hall
The city of Waskom
City of Weimar, Texas
City of Wells
City of West Orange, Texas
City of West Tawakoni
City of Winnsboro, Texas
City of Wortham Texas
City of Woodway
City of Oakwood

In recognition of Fair Housing month, our April service activity included a trip to a local nursing home to deliver books, magazines, and arts and crafts activities. One of the challenges facing many of our communities is accessible, affordable housing for seniors. We’re so thankful for facilities like Reunion Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation and their staff who are dedicated to improving quality of life for those entering their golden years!

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