At last month’s City Council meeting, a citizen comment was made that prompts me to underscore to some of our new residents one of the key drivers (no pun intended) for having a golf course. Aside from being a real asset to the community, the golf course serves as a place to sprinkle our treated wastewater. Some 10 to 15 years ago alternatives to water disposal on the golf course were considered. All alternatives, such as buying or leasing land away from the city, and then pumping or trucking water to the leased or owned land were deemed economically unjustifiable.

Golfers of all ages and skill levels are in the right place for summertime strokes; the Highland Lakes offers several golf courses with unique holes, training opportunities and tournaments throughout the summer.