Hawkins City Council Fails to Pass Annual Budget in Meeting

Hawkins City Council fails to pass annual budget in meeting

HAWKINS, Texas (KETK) - The City of Hawkins was unable to approve an annual budget on Monday night, as they met in a packed room filled with anxious residents. TIMELINE: What is going on in the City of Hawkins? The meeting followed the release of all Hawkins Police Department officers earlier this year and served as a way to review two proposed 2025-2026 annual budgets which reduce funding for the police and fire departments. "They have a …

Hawkins City Council turns down two budget proposals that would reduce budget for police, fire department

The vote ultimately took place after an hours-long and tense discussion between Hawkins residents and city officials.