Fire department funding focus of Benson Council meeting

Fire department funding focus of Benson Council meeting

BENSON — A FEMA grant for firefighters and the authorization for new fire trucks topped the agenda of the Benson City Council meeting on June 9.

Council Approves FY2026 Budget, Removes Finance Position & Moves Funds to Fire Department

The City’s Assistant City Manager for Finance position has been removed from the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, and the money has been transferred to the Fire Department to help pay to staff a second City-run ambulance. Tuesday night, the City Council approved a change to FY26 budget during the annual Budget Hearing. The Council approved […]

Caddo Mills Fire Department Seeks Signatures for November ESD Ballot Initiative

Over the next several days, Caddo Mills Fire Department (CMFR) personnel will be collecting signatures from residents within the Caddo Mills Fire District to place the creation of an Emergency Services District (ESD) on the November ballot. This initiative aims to establish a dedicated funding mechanism for the fire department amidst the areaand#39;s significant growth and increasing call volume. Understanding the Proposed ESD If approved, the E…