Gun Barrel City News

Nov. 24--GUN BARREL CITY -- Would anybody want to buy a partially-completed LaQuinta Hotel at a bargain price? Don't let this get out, but you may soon be able to purchase the almost-completed LaQuinta Hotel in Gun Barrel City.

City Manager Gerry Boren loves Gun Barrel City so much, he has the city's logo tattooed to his shoulder.

Also injured in the wreck were Thompson's two children ages 4 and 2, both were care-flighted to Children's Medical Center of Dallas.

Services for Ada Gill Crocker, 65, Athens, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home chapel with the Rev.

Today, PETA sent letters to the Henderson County Commission and to Gun Barrel City Mayor Paul Eaton and the Gun Barrel City Council urging them to enact legislation that would ban the use of bullhooks, electric prods, and other devices commonly used to inflict pain on elephants.

With the Holiday season fast approaching and company coming, now is a great time to think about brushing up on Rover's manners! A well-behaved dog is always a joy to have around.

By Janet Jacobs Daily Sun The competency trial of Lynn Marriott began in earnest Wednesday with testimony from Marriott's daughter, Kali Marriott; her fiance, David Roberts; his psychiatrist, Cathrine Roberts ; his sister, Rita Wilemon; various doctors who evaluated him, two friends from church, and his sister-in-law, Karen Hayes.

A judge, who was once called "The Most Hated Man in Texas," died last week in Austin while being lauded in Athens and across Texas today in a private ceremony as one of the giants in Texas history.

Trial began Monday in 173rd District Court for a Gun Barrel City man accused of intoxication manslaughter.

Saturday, October 3 from 2-4 p.m., Friends of the Animals will hold a low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic for all area residents.

Nancy Fritz, 66, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at her home. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12th at Pioneer Memorial United Methodist Church in Mulberry Canyon with Reverend Richard Petree officiating.

The Henderson County Drug Task Force - which has been credited for bringing down methamphetamine operations and drug dealers since 2003 - will cease to exist as of Oct.

The Gun Barrel City Council spent little time Tuesday evening, discussing a resolution that would extend closing hours under certain provisions, to clubs wanting to stay open on weekends until 2 a.m. The 2 a.m. closing time would have been restricted to clubs who provide bands and other forms of entertainment for their customers.

The Henderson County Sheriff's Department made two drug related arrests this week in the Cedar Creek Lake area.

A weekend of fun and relaxation at the lake ended tragically Saturday afternoon, leaving one young man paralyzed and his friends in shock.

"We would get in a car at night and I mean five or six cases at night," Damon Boswell recalled.

Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced this week that Gun Barrel City has gained official recognition as a GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community.

Seven Points Police Chief Tim Meadows was fired by the mayor on Sept. 1. It came less than a month after Tool Mayor Mike Black's vehicle ran into the Brookshire's gas station and convenience store in Seven Points.

Staff Reports Gun Barrel City, - Gun Barrel City's Economic Development Corporation announced today the implementation of an opportunity fund, designed to attract targeted businesses to locate or expand within the City.

A Henderson County couple has been jailed on manslaughter charges following a three-month investigation into the death of their infant son.