During Tuesday’s meeting of the public safety committee, Covington Police Chief Larry Lindsey announced the department will be using a new crime mapping tool. Powered by Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, the public mapping service will provide another tool for residents who want to stay informed about the crimes which may be taking place in their neighborhoods. “This is another way … [Read more...] about Here’s how Covington’s new crime mapping tool works
Fireworks can’t be purchased or shot off in Covington – here’s why
If you live in Covington you’ll have to go outside the city limits to purchase fireworks this year. And don’t even think about shooting them off in town, city officials reminded residents this week. “It’s just an important reminder we have had issues in the past with not only with people’s personal property and people being at risk, but our own public safety as well. Our own … [Read more...] about Fireworks can’t be purchased or shot off in Covington – here’s why
Covington just lowered its tax rate from $1.33 to $1.24
On Tuesday night, Covington’s board of mayor and aldermen passed its 2021-22 budget and lowered taxes for residents. The property tax rate dropped from $1.33 per $100 of value to $1.24. The $11.9-million budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes new public safety personnel, raises and equipment. “Included in this budget are three new firefighters, additional police cameras … [Read more...] about Covington just lowered its tax rate from $1.33 to $1.24
June 24, 2021
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Board gives Dr. Combs a performance bonus, Combs to create a scholarship
At the end of Thursday’s meeting, the Tipton County School Board voted to give director Dr. John Combs a $5,000 bonus based on a recent performance evaluation. This has been offered in the past, however Combs has never accepted it. This year, Combs accepted it contingent upon the board’s approval of the creation of the Tipton County Schools scholarship fund, to which he will … [Read more...] about Board gives Dr. Combs a performance bonus, Combs to create a scholarship
School board OKs athletic, ag program projects
New turf on the football fields. New lights for the other sports. New buildings for the ag departments. It’s all coming soon to Tipton County Schools after the school board approved a project timeline at Thursday night’s meeting. “Our kids deserve the best,” said director Dr. John Combs. Already approved earlier this year, the installation of turf at the three high school … [Read more...] about School board OKs athletic, ag program projects
June 17, 2021
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Juneteenth event planned Saturday in Frazier Park
On Saturday the county’s second-ever known celebration of Juneteenth, the day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, will be held in Covington. Though it is a big event in many Texas towns, Juneteenth isn’t as widely celebrated in other areas of the United States. “The purpose is to understand the history of Juneteenth and how the people in … [Read more...] about Juneteenth event planned Saturday in Frazier Park
