Benbrook’s first fire truck was a Chevrolet 6500
donated by Ernest Allen Chevrolet. The water tank
was donated by Ed Sproles.
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Then...
Jones Childers, son of rancher James A. Childers,
served as Benbrook’s first constable. Constables
are one of the oldest forms of law enforcement.
Childers’ role was to enforce the laws of both
the county and the City of Benbrook.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CINDY CHILDERS HUGHES
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