The people of the town decided they'd rather have $10M and $3M/year instead of some random extra parkland. That money is significant for a small, non-wealthy Texas town.
Also, there is already a park right to the west of the residential section shown in the map, called Fannie Robinson park.
Also, there is already a park right to the west of the residential section shown in the map, called Fannie Robinson park.
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