What’s new in Newark?
Newark now has a part-time police chief, Gerald Wright, and reserve officers to patrol the city. Wright, who grew up in Newark, was hired in December of 2006 and also serves as a sergeant with the Decatur Police Department.
Population
City Hall
- 310 Farm Road 718
- (817) 498-2201
Web site
City Council
- Mayor: Bill Malone
- Council members: Mayor pro-tem Lucille Drain, Jerry Davidson, Bonnie J. Neal, Walter Stephenson Jr. and Laura Pixler
City staff
- City secretary: Sherry Edgemon
- Court clerk: Amy Cromer
- Director of public works: Chris Cromer
- Municipal court judge: Manuel T. Valdez
- City engineer: Eddie Cheatham
- Librarian: Susan Ellis
Tax rate
- $0.53 per $100 property valuation
Meetings
- City Council: The first and third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the community center, 404 Hudson St.
Amenities
- Eagle Mountain Lake
- Library, 209 Hudson St. (817) 489-2224
- Parks: Delora Doughty Royal Park, located across from the fire hall; Community Center: 404 Hudson St. (817) 489-3056
Events
- Chili Supper, first Saturday in March
- Cruisin’ Days, third Saturday in October
- Santa in the Park, first Saturday in December
Police department
- Chief Gerald Wright and reserve officers
- For police assistance call the Wise County Sheriff’s Office at (940) 627-5971.
Volunteer Fire Department
- Station is at 406 Hudson St. (817) 489-2331
- Fire chief: James Edgemon
- For fire department assistance, call 911.
Schools
- Seven Hills Elementary School, 654 Farm Road 3433, (817) 215-0700
- Middle school students attend Chisholm Trail Middle School in Rhome, 583 FM 3433, (817) 215-0600.
- High school students attend school at Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Dr. in Justin, (817) 215-0200.
- Northwest ISD administration building is located at 2001 Texan Dr. in Justin, (817) 215-6473.
- Dr. Karen Rue is superintendent.
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