Gun Barrel City

The Monitor/Carla GrayBilly Odom Roofing & Construction share in the fun of the Gun Barrel City Candy Land parade with a gummy bear float Dec. 6. This is the time of year when there are a lot of calls about reindeer hoof damage and sleigh tracks on roofs.

Courtesy PhotoGun Barrel City Municipal Judge Grace Wallace (left) swears in the new Gun Barrel City fire chief, Cecil Colby McBride, during the Nov. 18 city council meeting. McBride has been the interim chief since former fire chief Joseph Lindaman retired in the spring.

Monitor Photo/Carla GrayHunter James (left) and Ryder Castillo are in line at the Gun Barrel City Haunt Fest Oct. 26. The rain postponed the event to the next day but that did not slow trick or treaters down.

Monitor Photo/Carla GrayAfter being sworn in Oct. 20 to fill a vacant seat representing the west side of the city on the Gun Barrel City Council, Brian Henson (fourth from left) joins Council Member Place 5 Robert Edwards (from left), Mayor Brian Crull, Council Member Place 1 April Burns, Council...

Monitor Photo/Carla GrayGun Barrel City Toys for Tots is dedicated to serving children around the Cedar Creek Lake Area. Volunteers work tirelessly year around so that children not only have Christmas gifts, but are taken care of during a disaster or for college scholarships.

Monitor photo/Carla GrayGun Barrel City Secretary Janet Dillard (from left), Community Engagement Coordinator Brooke Hairl, City Council Member Mickie Raney, City Administrator Dr. Angie Smith, Chief of Police Keith Stephens and Economic Development Corporation Vice President Keith Bond discuss the...

Monitor Photo/Janice Grubbs VincikJulyFest attendees enjoy a beautiful display lighting up the sky during the fireworks show July 26.Monitor Photo/Carla GrayCaleb Goforth looks on as daughter Bayler models her freshly painted face at the Gun Barrel City JulyFest July 26.

GUN BARREL CITY–Gun Barrel City is proud to present JulyFest 2025, an exciting community celebration taking place Saturday, July 26 at Gun Barrel City Park located at 301 Municipal Drive.

GUN BARREL CITY—The Gun Barrel City Council met June 24 and heard updates from YNS Development Services Chief Executive Officer Steven Haynes.