House Fire & Fatality in Deer Park home across from City Hall. Avoid Stevens & A Street as fire response is still in progress.
The discontinuation of newly created business The Hotspot was announced by the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce President. A letter was sent out to several small business owners and individuals in Deer Park.
Winterfest and Settlers Day need volunteers to continue their annual events. Both groups are revving up for the upcoming 2022 year; however, the lack of new volunteers and the retiring of past leaders leaves these events struggling and at-risk right now.
Dear Editor,
City Hall is falling down.
After bringing this topic to the council’s attention on multiple occasions I shared the thoughts below with them at tonight’s meeting on April 21st. I also wanted to share these thoughts with the wider community as I add my voice to the ongoing discussion happening throughout our town.
A few caveats: I don’t have this all figured out, I don’t have a specific option that I prefer for how to remedy the situation, and I believe we should make this decision slowly. I also strongly believe in wise preparations and think we should begin setting aside funds from future budgets so that we live within our means just like any wise family in our community.
City Hall is getting a new ramp after the previous one fell into disrepair. Construction is currently ongoing to replace the 2011 structure with stronger steel, thicker cement, heating elements, and a high-tech coating. Brad Wainwright, Street Supervisor for Deer Park, updated the city council on the overhaul of the ramp, and in correspondence, explained in greater detail the specifics of the repairs.
SCOPE in Deer Park is looking for volunteers 18 years and older to help be the eyes and ears for the Sheriff’s department and local community. SCOPE stands for Sheriff’s Community Oriented Policing Effort.
In response to the COVID-19 risks, Deer Park City Hall will be closed to all walk in customers until further notice. Some city hall employees will be working in the building;, however, the doors will remain closed. Office hours have also been changed to 8am-noon Monday through Friday.
The Deer Park City Hall stands proud in the center of town, the brick building a staple in our community. From the outside, the building’s history is subdued, but the inside—especially the closed off third floor—tells a different story.
Streetlights add a lot to the look and appeal of our city, not to mention help us see and make us feel safer while walking on the sidewalks at night.
The National Day of Prayer is May 2nd, and Deer Park’s faith community is planning a public prayer meeting for City Hall at noon.
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