Sweetwater, Texas

3 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2 T he City of Sweetwater, in Nolan County, Texas is more than just a place to live. This close-knit community of 10,500 is a place where people grow up, and sometimes move away, but find themselves returning, drawn to the familiar comforts and welcoming atmosphere. It is a place to call home. Originally a railroad town, Sweetwater has a diverse history and a strong sense of community and tradition. During the second world war, the city was a training location for Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) – the first women to fly American military aircraft. Today, Sweetwater is focused on growing the community ties, developing a stronger quality of life, and setting down strong roots for generations to come. Karen Hunt, Chamber of Commerce Director, explains, “My parents were born and raised here and my grandparents moved here, just after marriage. We are really deeply ingrained in the families in Sweetwater. Being a community of around 10,000 people, you don’t just see each other at the workplace and then go all weekend without seeing each other. You are going to see each other at the grocery store, at Walmart, and at social events and culture events in town.” With manufacturing representing over 13% of the workforce, Sweetwater is home to a Texas Charming quality of place twater,