Haltom City residents John & Dorys Thornton were recognized at the January 10, 2022 City Council meeting for being recognized by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). TWDB awarded the Thorntons their 2021 Texas Rain Catcher Award (Residential) for their efforts in constructing a rainwater harvesting system for residential outdoor needs to offset potable water use. John and Dorys constructed a sealed eleven 55-gallon barrel rainwater collection system that distributes the collected rainwater for their grass, shrubs and flowers, bypassing their in-ground irrigation system.

Pictured below L>R: Mayor An Truong, Dorys Thornton & John Thornton at the 01/10/22 City Council Meeting

City Council and the Haltom City Fire Department recognized Haltom City resident Tracey Wells for her quick action in alerting a family inside their home that their house was on fire.

Fire Chief Brian Jacobs, Mayor An Truong and Battalion Chief Chaise Hudson presenting the Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Wells at the March 9, 2020 City Council meeting. The presentation can be viewed below.

(L>R) Fire Chief Brian Jacobs, Tracey Wells & daughter, Mayor An Truong & Battalion Chief Chase Hudson

City Council recognized the Haltom City Public Library for being awarded the 2019 "Achievement in Excellence" for outstanding contributions to public libraries in Texas.

The presentation can be viewed below.

(L>R) Mayor An Truong, Asst. Library Director Erica Gill, Library Board member Bonnie Richards, Library Director Lesly Smith, Council member Marian Hilliard & Council member Walter Grow

City Council and administration recognized Haltom City Senior Center volunteer Linda Arrington. Ms. Arrington, who recently passed away, spent many hours volunteering at various organizations throughout the community. Linda's son Greg attended the meeting and addresses the council in the video below.

(L>R) Mayor An Truong, Greg Arrington & his wife Christine

The City Council issued a proclamation at the October 28, 2019 city council meeting recognizing the service of Sophie Trinh and the Colorful World Foundation.

The presentation at the October 28^th council meeting can be seen below.

Mayor An Truong presents a certificate of recognition to Sophie Trinh and members of the Colorful World Foundation.

The City Council issued a certificate of recognition at the October 28, 2019 city council meeting recognizing the service of Haltom City Animal Services Officer Bethany Morris. Officer Morris was recognized for her sacrifice of personal time and resources at the Haltom City Animal Services Facility and also for recently assisting in the reunification of a cat with its owner after 2 years of separation!

The presentation at the October 28^th council meeting can be seen below.

(L>R) Council Member Gaye Vanzant, AS Officer Bethany Morris & Mayor An Truong.

City Council and administration recognized Haltom City Fire/Rescue Department Battalion Chief Randy Harris for serving our community for 25 years.

(L>R) Mayor An Truong, Battalion Chief Randy Harris & Deputy Fire Chief Fred Napp.

City Council and administration recognized Haltom City Police Chief Cody Phillips for serving our community for 20 years.

(L>R) Mayor An Truong, Police Chief Cody Phillips & City Manager Keith Lane.

The Haltom City Fire Department was recently approached by the Haltom Senior Center about recognizing the military veterans that currently serve as firefighters for the City of Haltom City.

During the October 14, 2019 Council Meeting, the city recognized three HCFD members who are military veterans: Lt. Chris Anderson, Firefighter/Paramedic Paul Briscoe, and Lt. Joe Brewer. Lt. Anderson served in the United States Navy with the Seabees and rose to the rank of Master Chief. Firefighter/Paramedic Paul Briscoe served in the United States Navy as a combat medic assigned to the United States Marine Corps. Lt. Joe Brewer served in the United States Army and was an Army Ranger serving in various locations including Columbia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

The city salutes the service and sacrifice of all of its military veterans.

The presentation at the October 14^th council meeting can be seen below.

(L>R) Mayor An Truong, Fire Lt. Chris Anderson & Deputy Fire Chief Fred Napp. Firefighter/Paramedic Paul Briscoe, and Lt. Joe Brewer were unable to attend.

The City Council issued a proclamation at the September 9, 2019 city council meeting designating September, 2019 as Senior Center Month.

Senior Center Month