update

GUN BARREL CITY—The Gun Barrel City Council met June 24 and heard updates from YNS Development Services Chief Executive Officer Steven Haynes. Haynes explained to the council and the audience that they would begin bringing in many loads of select fill to address the sandy soil and estimated that the grating would be complete by the end of July. Haynes also explained that they would soon begin a storm drain system and that Oncor has removed unnecessary poles and added new where applicable. Utilities would be installed soon.

Monitor Photo/Di Johnson
Councilman Mike Dumont presents the architect’s rendering of the Eight at Tool Park at the meeting June 15.

Monitor Photo/Di Johnson
The rendering of the Eight at Tool Park highlights many features for the community to enjoy, including walking trails, musical playground equipment and a nature preserve.