By CHRIS AGEE
Two rookie Mineral Wells police officers received their badges during a pinning ceremony at Tuesday evening’s city council meeting.
MWPD Chief Dean Sullivan led the ceremony, culminating with City Clerk Juanita Formby leading Robert Allensworth and Abel Rodriguez in their oaths of office and Mayor Mike Allen presenting the badges.
Family members pinned the officer’s new badges as part of the ceremony.
P&Z appointment
Council members voted unanimously to appoint Marty Logan to a Planning and Zoning
See COUNCIL, page 2
Commission seat vacated by Randall Polston. A P&Z commissioner since 2000, Polston recently moved away from Mineral Wells. Logan is transferring to his new post from the city’s Board of Adjustment.
Taxi service
Following a public hearing with no citizen comment, council members voted unanimously to adopt a resolution determining the need of a taxi service in Mineral Wells. The action stemmed from a recent application by Johnathon Dale Hamm to operate a taxi locally. City code dictates council must hold a hearing upon receipt of such an application.
Hamm said the primary reason he hopes to operate the city’s first taxi service in four years is to provide safe transportation for intoxicated residents.
“We’re trying to do this as a service to the city,” he said.
Land sale
Council members also unanimously approved the advertisement of bids in the sale of city-owned property in the Spring Hill addition of Mineral Wells.
A homeowner in the subdivision expressed interest in purchasing one of 11 lots owned by the city.
Other business
In a unanimous vote, council approved the execution of an economic development agreement between PecoFacet and the city.
As part of the company’s ongoing construction of a 50,000-square-foot research and development facility, the city has agreed to assist in the installation of a needed water main. While PecoFacet will pay for all materials and supplies, city employees will handle the installation process.
Top Stories
Contact Chris
Contact Index staff writer Chris Agee
at cagee@mineralwellsindex.com.
Related Photos
-
Abel Rodriguez's wife pins his police badge to his uniform in a ceremony Tuesday to inaugurate new officers into the Mineral Wells Police Department. Chris Agee/Index
-
Robert Allensworth’s father pins his police badge to his uniform in a ceremony Tuesday to inaugurate new officers into the Mineral Wells Police Department. Chris Agee/Index
The Index welcomes comments. Inappropriate language or comments outside our standards will be removed.
New police officers get their badges
- Top Stories
-
-
Victim reports $5,000 in unauthorized debits
A stolen purse report became a forgery investigation for local police when the complainant noticed a substantial amount of money missing from an account.
-
Wet weather
It’s almost officially summer and cool-weather flowers, like pansies, are still blooming in areas.
-
Judge uses new power to rescind burn ban
County Judge David Nicklas Monday issued an order rescinding the county’s active burn ban for 72 hours.
-
Five transported in Humvee rollover Thursday evening
Emergency crews from Mineral Wells and Weatherford responded to a military vehicle rollover in the 7700 block of Wagner Road.
-
Summer reading kicks off with pep rally
Kids of all ages braved the heat Friday morning for a unique outdoor event at Boyce Ditto Library.
-
Millsap soldier sends love from Afghanistan
TARIN KOT, AFGHANISTAN – Millsap native Sgt. James Spurlock, an infantryman with 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas Army National Guard, is currently serving with Combined Team Uruzgan at Multinational Base - Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
-
20 tips to conserve water NOW
Imagine what it would be like to turn on the tap and not get at least a drop of water. People in some parts of the country know this does happen. They are learning how to conserve water. They know that water is a limited resource. Water shortages are now a local and regional problem. With the current drought in Palo
Pinto County, it is wise to learn how to conserve water. -
Movies in the Park continues Saturday at West City Park
Leaning Tree Church will, once more, sponsor a free event at West City Park Saturday, including the screening of “Night at the Museum.”
-
Retirement ceremony set for Flag Day weekend
Today is Flag Day and locals will have an opportunity this weekend to take part in an official flag retirement ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2399.
-
Final CCA update
A recent decision by Texas prison officials to let the contract with a local facility expire means hundreds of workers will soon receive pink slips from the employer.
- More Top Stories Headlines
-
Victim reports $5,000 in unauthorized debits
Raw: Massive Protests Fill Brazilian Streets
Raw: German President Welcomes President Obama
Fans Cheer Dramatic Heat Comeback
Raw: Arizona Wildfire Scorches 8 Square Miles
Hoffa Mystery Still Fascinates After 4 Decades
Raw: 1 Dead in Shooting at Mo. Apartment Complex
Raw: Huge Fire Near Yosemite National Park
Raw: Obama Arrives in Berlin
3 Charged in Ohio With Enslaving Mom, Daughter
Obama Seeks G-8 Support on Syria
Raw: Volcano Erupts Near Mexico City
Kid Couture: Spending Big Bucks on Babies
Suicide Bombs Target Baghdad Mosque, Killing 29
Military Plans to Put Women in Combat Jobs
Solar Power Chargers in NYC Parks
Civil Rights Groups Sue NYPD Over Muslim Spying
Raw: First Lady, Daughters Enjoy Irish Sights
RAW: NSA Director Says 50 Plots Foiled
Boeing, Airbus Battle for Sales Supremacy
