DORA - The Dora City Council on May 25 agreed to award a bid for the first phase of the upgrade project for Dora Lake, approving a $242,800 base bid for a new entrance road and grading.
DORA - Paige Abner, the principal at Dora High School, thanked the council for new signage and pointed out advancements in the school in an appearance at the May 11 Dora City Council meeting.
DORA - The Dora City Council on Thursday, May 11, passed the annexation and economic development package that will annex Heritage Landing into city limits, tying in the city to a major 69-acre commercial development spearheaded by the Drummond Co.
DORA - In a preliminary move, the Dora City Council Thursday gave approval for the Dora Waterworks and Gas Board to sell the shopping center where the board currently resides to a developer - which could bring a new nationally-known business if a final agreement is eventually given by the Utility Board.
DORA - In a nod to the upcoming Heritage Landing development coming on U.S. Interstate 22, the Dora City Council voted 5-2 Thursday night to allow for off-premise alcohol sales on Sunday mornings, while still continuing a ban for on-premise sales, such as in restaurants, from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sundays.