Howe council appoints Gary Estep as fire chief pending psychological evaluation
Summary
After an executive session, the Howe City Council unanimously approved Gary Estep as Howe Fire Department Chief on May 30, 2026; the appointment is contingent on the results of a psychological evaluation.
The Howe City Council voted unanimously on May 30 to appoint Gary Estep as the Howe Fire Department Chief, contingent on a psychological evaluation. Councilmember Billie Ingram moved the appointment and Ed Whitfield seconded the motion; the motion carried without recorded opposition.
The appointment followed an executive session the council held under the Texas Open Meetings Act. The agenda and public minutes list the council—s closed-session authorities as Texas Government Code 551.074 (personnel), 551.071 (consultation with attorney), 551.072 (real property) and 551.087 (economic development). The council returned to open session at 11:51 a.m. and took the appointment vote before adjourning at 11:52 a.m.
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