Tarrant Town To Become PCville?

Voters in the Tarrant County city of White Settlement will decide Nov. 8 on a proposal to change the city's name to West Settlement. The "White'' part is just not right for today's PC business world, Mayor James Ouzts told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "When people see the name, the question of race comes to mind. They ask `What is that all about? Why is that name there?' '' Ouzts said. Ironically, according to the Handbook of Texas, the community originally got its name because anglos were in the minority in an area largely populated by indians. While city leaders claim the move will attract new business, the S-T says Marla Fontenot isn't buying it. She said changing the name ``makes no sense whatsoever. The town's name has nothing to do with racism in the modern-day context. This is just an excuse because the town is in trouble financially,'' she said. Well, if that is the case, I'd suggest another plan. If corporations will pay millions to have sports arenas named after them, what might they pay for the naming rights to an entire town?