TOOL‑ Lieutenant Jason Lee of the Tool Police Department released the following statement April 27.
The Tool Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the evening of April 24, 2026.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the City of Tool regarding a reported burglary in progress. The officer arrived within minutes of the call and made contact at the scene.
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The City of Tool swears in its new mayor and council members during a special meeting Nov. 13. Incumbent Council Member Robert Stykes (from left), newly elected Mayor Pro Tempore Greg Figueroa, newly elected Council Member Tommy Salvato, newly elected Mayor Vera Bennett, Incumbent Council Member Daniel Sayre and newly elected Council Member Mike Dumont will have their first regular monthly council meeting Nov. 20.
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The City of Tool hosts a meet the candidate night Oct. 9. Citizens sent in questions that they wanted the candidates to answer. Mayorial candidates Greg Figueroa and Vera Bennett answered questions about working with other council members, city hall staff, opportunities for the city and their vision for spending city funds. The election will be Tuesday, November 4.
TOOL-The City of Tool held their monthly council meeting Aug. 21. The three agenda items that brought the most curiosity to citizens were actions to be taken against City Administrator Julius Kizzee and council members Vera Bennett and Daniel Sayre. Each item was set to be discussed in executive session, but Bennett and Kizzee invoked the right to have the discussions in public.
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Concert goers including Fig’s Steakhouse owners Caroline (standing, from left) and Greg Figueroa and Randall Ingle enjoy listening to the Wesley Pruitt Band as they perform during Eight at Tool’s first concert in the park June 28.
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The City of Tool celebrates the grand opening of their new city hall building March 28. Holding the ceremonial scissors is Mayor Mike Dumont, Building and Code Official Lacosta Davis, and City Administrator Julius Kizzee. Council members Gregory Figueroa, Daniel Sayre, Robert Stykes, Vera Bennett and Michael Fladmark join in on the celebratory moment.
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Candidates Robert Stykes (from left), Mark Holley, Greg Figueroa and Vance White attend the City of Tool’s Meet the Candidates Oct. 7.
TOOL—During the regular city council meeting for the City of Tool Sept. 19, the council held discussion on homestead exemptions for Tool residents who are 65 years of age or older. Council Member Greg Figueroa stated that he sent out a mailer to Tool citizens recommending a $50,000 homestead exemption for seniors 65 and older. “I’ve analyzed the freeze and also the homestead exemption. The freeze freezes it going forward but it doesn’t give them any relief,” stated Figueroa. Figueroa explained his analysis of the taxes, explaining the financial impact of the tax break.
