The Tom Bean City Council tackled a wide range of business Monday night, approving financing for three new police vehicles, moving forward with an expansion of the Lucile Teague Community Library, designating the News-Record as the city's official newspaper and discussing solutions to an ongoing problem with aggressive loose dogs.

The council also heard department reports highlighting progress on the city's sewer replacement project, concerns about aging water infrastructure and updates on the city's financial audits.

Police fleet to be replaced Council members approved a 72-month loan agreement with First National Bank of Tom Bean to purchase three fully equipped 2026 Chevrolet Tahoes for the police department.