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Sweetwater council orders repair or demolition of two dilapidated houses after public hearings

Sweetwater City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Following sworn testimony from code enforcement, the Sweetwater City Council ordered that 204 East Alabama Avenue and 1212 Kiowa Street be repaired, rehabilitated or demolished within 35 days, citing severe structural failure and public‑health concerns.

The Sweetwater City Council on Jan. 13 ordered repair, rehabilitation or demolition within 35 days for two residential properties deemed dilapidated after a public hearing and sworn testimony by code enforcement officers.

Samantha Morrow, the city attorney, swore in two code enforcement officers before the hearing on 204 East Alabama Avenue. A code enforcement officer described extensive damage at that property, saying, “The whole property is is just garbage. ... The roof…

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