Gun Barrel City

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The Grinch, along with members of the Gun Barrel City Fire and Police Departments make an appearance Nov. 26 at the Gun Barrel City Walmart in honor of Mabelle’s Toy Drive. 

GUN BARREL CITY–The Gun Barrel City Police and Fire Departments responded to a call of possible carbon monoxide poisoning Nov. 26 in the 100 block of Garret Lane in Gun Barrel City. 

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Raddix takes the stage during the Electric Arts Festival Nov. 5. 

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Cedar Creek Brewery was on hand at the Electric Arts Festival as the vendor for beer and wine beverages.

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Gun Barrel City Assistant Fire Chief Jason Raney (from left), displays the plaque presented to him during the Oct. 25 city council meeting. His wife, Mickie Raney and son Captain Jake Raney help display the plaque. 

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Community members went all out with a wild safari theme complete with gorilla costume, to pass out candy at Gun Barrel City’s trunk or treat event Oct. 29. 

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Gun Barrel City Fire Chief Joseph Lindaman (from left) Mayor David Skains, Mayor Pro-Tem Gary Lerew, Council Member Richard Yaws, City Manager Jeff Arnswald and Gun Barrel City Police Department Captain Keith Stephens stand proudly beside the city’s new rescue boat. 

HENDERSON COUNTY–Commissioners’ Court of Henderson County voted Sept. 20 to enter private property and remove brush and dirt on the edge of its right-of-way on Welch Lane in Gun Barrel City for construction of a 20-by-20-foot bridge within the county’s jurisdiction.

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Gun Barrel City Fire Department responds to a two story house fire located on Legendary Lane Aug. 12. Residents of the home were trapped in the second story but were able to jump to safety shortly before first responders arrived.  

GUN BARREL CITY–During the Gun Barrel City council meeting July 26, council approved the demolition of nine unsafe structures within the city. One property owner was granted time to repair his structure on Westview Drive. The other nine structures were deemed unsafe and ordered to be demolished after a public hearing. 
Council also interviewed two applicants for one position on the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. Applicants Jay Burson and Kate Weller both introduced themselves to council, with Weller receiving the appointment. 

Billy Bazzle of The M-80'S gets the July Fest going with a cover of Jessie's Girl.