The city EMS personnel are highly trained and the EMS equipment is the latest available. The animal shelter is located north of the city on N. F.M. 116 at the Northwest Sewer Plant. The shelter is open Mon.-Fri. City ordinances limit the number of domestic animals to four per household. All domestic animals are to be controlled with a leash and must be licensed annually.
Unclaimed animals are available for adoption.
All exotic animals require a special permit. The city provides a cemetery located on the north side of town on Ave. The cemetery is maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department. Citizens are invited to attend and participate in these meetings. The City Charter requires the citizens of the city be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard on any matter under consideration.