The city council recently adopted Work Plan initiatives for the coming fiscal year, including numerous initiatives that will be pursued in next year’s budget, according to city officials.
Recent arrests include the following: Matthew Derek Griffin on June 24 for motion to revoke bond and deny bail—possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1 less than a gram, hinder apprehension or prosecution known felon, surety bon $20,000; evading arrest detention, surety bond $15,000.
The confirmation of a good sales tax year for the city is how much the total surpasses the conservative budget amount that is set before the fiscal year.
James Edward Tompkins went to his heavenly home on July 7, 2024. Born on September 11, 1948, to Clara and Melvin Tompkins in Abilene, Texas. James attended Gruver Elementary, Bangs Junior High, and graduated from Rotan High School.
Flora Helen Bownds, age 92 passed away July 8, 2024, at her home in Midland, Texas. She was born November 23, 1931, in Huley-Ann, Texas. Helen was a very loving and generous woman loved by all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.