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Town sells name for free TV

Town sells name for free TV

DISH, Texas — formerly Clark, Texas — permanently changed its name earlier this week in exchange for 10 years of free DISH Network satellite television for the town’s 125 residents.
  • Written by American City & County Administrator
  • 17th November 2005

DISH, Texas — formerly Clark, Texas — permanently changed its name earlier this week in exchange for 10 years of free DISH Network satellite television for the town’s 125 residents. According to an Associated Press story on Yahoo! News, Mayor Bill Merritt believes the deal will help attract business and more residents. Yahoo! News

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