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Gainesville presents 9‑1‑1 ‘Kid Hero’ award and hears Heartland Flyer update
Summary
Mayor Tommy Moore presented the Star of North Texas award and a 9‑1‑1 Kid Hero Award to Elvira Torres Martinez; the council also received an update on the Heartland Flyer from Tavia Evans of Ripples.
At its March 3 meeting the Gainesville City Council presented the Star of North Texas award and a 9‑1‑1 Kid Hero Award to Elvira Torres Martinez for remaining calm while reporting a structure fire, an action cited as helping ensure a quick emergency response.
Mayor Tommy Moore presented the Star of North Texas recognition. Beth Eggar, program manager with the Texoma Council of Governments’ 9‑1‑1 program, honored Martinez with the 9‑1‑1 Kid Hero Award.
Separately, Tavia Evans of Ripples delivered a report to the council on the Heartland Flyer service; the meeting minutes record the report but do not list formal action or next steps tied to the presentation.
