Trophy Club Fire Department promotes Eric Sampson and Brad Teal to driver engineers

The Town Council Meeting held on March 10, 2025, in Trophy Club, Texas, featured significant community engagement and recognition of local public service. The meeting began with a pledge of allegiance, followed by announcements from community members about an upcoming fundraiser organized by the Trophy Club Women's Club. The event, a casino night, is scheduled for April 12, 2025, and aims to support local charities, including Meals on Wheels and the Roanoke Food Pantry.

A highlight of the meeting was the promotion ceremony for two members of the Trophy Club Fire Department, Eric Sampson and Brad Teal, who were elevated to the position of driver engineer. Both have extensive experience in public service, with Sampson serving for 17 years and Teal for 16 years. The promotions come after the retirement of two previous driver engineers, marking the first promotions to this role since 2007. During the ceremony, family members pinned the new badges on the honorees, and they took an oath to uphold their duties.

The council expressed gratitude for the dedication of the fire department, emphasizing the importance of leadership and accountability in their new roles. The meeting concluded with an announcement of a joint workshop with the Economic Development Corporation to discuss the small area plan project, inviting community members to participate.

Overall, the meeting underscored the town's commitment to community service and the recognition of local heroes, while also encouraging public involvement in future planning initiatives.