Council hears about ‘smart-texting’ tech as added service

Adding technology aimed at improving communications with citizens was proposed to the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 6.

City Secretary Mason Florus said he was approached by Utah-based firm TextMyGov in November about “smart-texting.”

“It’s just another avenue for the customer to report issues and stay informed,” he said.

The company serves about 300 municipalities and c…