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| | Click The Button Below To Donate To The Fire Department | | Click here to visit Gun Barrel City's Festival web site.
Click here to watch our July Fest video.
Seeking volunteers to serve on our Board of Adjustments and Park Board. Applications can be picked up at City Hall.
GBC Beautification Committee Cookbooks are being sold at City Hall $20.00.
GBC will test the city's Tornado Warning Siren System the first Wednesday of each month unless there is inclement weather.
Tuesday September 27th - Regular City Council Meeting in Brawner Hall @ 6:30 PM.
October TBA - Senior Citizen Game Day |
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| | We are in the process of compiling a list of all the frequently asked questions about Gun Barrel City. This is just a start for our FAQ section:
Question:
Where did the name Gun Barrel City come from?
Answer:
The name originated from Gun Barrel Lane, which connected Mabank and Seven Points. According to local historians, the name was first used by J.C. Waits and is a reference to the relatively straight nature of the road. Gun Barrel Lane, eventually became State Highway 198.
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Is Gun Barrel City on a lake?
Answer:
Yes, Gun Barrel City is bordered on the west and the south by Cedar Creek Lake. The lake is a central part of our community and one reason that so many people choose to make Gun Barrel City their home.
Question:
How good is your school district?
Answer:
Excellent! Gun Barrel City is within the Mabank Independent School District. There are three elementary schools, one middle school, and a new cutting edge high school that opened in 2007. Mabank High School was "Voted One of Texas Top 75 High Schools" in 2006 by Texas Monthly Magazine. It was also listed in the top 1,000 high schools by a U.S. News survey of more than 19,000 high schools nationwide in 2008. Mabank High School athletic teams compete in UIL competitions in District 13 of the 3A Class.
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What form of city government do you have?
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The City of Gun Barrel City is governed by a Mayor and City Council. Day-to-day operations are managed by the City Manager, who is appointed by the City Council.
Question:
What county are you in?
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The City of Gun Barrel City is located in Henderson County. You can visit them online at http://www.co.henderson.tx.us
Question:
Tell me more about the lake, can you build houses on the water?
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Yes, you can build on the water. In fact, many Gun Barrel City residents have homes on the water front and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of lakeside living. The lake was completed in 1965 and boasts over 220 miles of shoreline.
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