Texas City Commission finalizes hiring of police chief
The vote came during the commission’s Wednesday meeting at the Doyle Convention Center. Pope’s employment agreement takes effect Saturday and provides an initial annual salary of $168,000.
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The vote came during the commission’s Wednesday meeting at the Doyle Convention Center. Pope’s employment agreement takes effect Saturday and provides an initial annual salary of $168,000.

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