Gun Barrel City

GUN BARREL CITY–Gun Barrel City Mayor David Skains announced his intent to resign at the end of the public comments portion of the regular meeting March 30. 

Monitor Photo/Denise York Candidates for Gun Barrel City Council gather after speaking to the group including Richard Yaws (from left), running for Place 5, Ken Foster, incumbent Place 5, Jennifer Jacobs, running for Place 3 and Gary Lerew, Incumbent Place 3.

GUN BARREL CITY–In a meeting filled with outbursts and punctuated by sharp raps of the gavel, the Gun Barrel City (GBC) Council managed to do some business and unanimously agreed to take applications for the Park Board.

Monitor Photo/Janice Grubbs Vincik Law enforcement gathers outside the home where the standoff took place. 

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton JR Distinctive Landscaping wins first place for the Gun Barrel City Christmas Parade, held Dec. 3.  Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Golden Chick restaurant takes second place during the Gun Barrel City Christmas Parade. 

Courtesy Photo 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. 

Monitor Photo/Janice Grubbs-Vincik Raddix takes the stage during the Electric Arts Festival Nov. 5.  Monitor Photo/Janice Grubbs-Vincik Cedar Creek Brewery was on hand at the Electric Arts Festival as the vendor for beer and wine beverages.

Courtesy Photo 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. 

Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer 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.