How Gun Barrel City is growing and keeping a small-town feel
24 May 2022
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GUN BARREL CITY, Texas — Country living, with lake access and lots of growth. It's what makes Gun Barrel City unique, along with its support for one particular presidential candidate - Willie Nelson.
It's an eclectic city that brings something for everyone, and it seems like everyone is catching on. Diane Johannes, president of the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation, said the city saw a lot of growth during the pandemic.
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