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Marble Falls Area VFD dedicates fire station to chief who went missing during floods
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Madison Myers , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The event marked the official opening of the Michael E.
A fire station dedication ceremony was recently held by the Marble Falls Area VFD. The event marked the official opening of the Michael E. Phillips Fire Station.
The station is named in honor of a former fire chief. This chief went missing during a significant flood event. Further information about the dedication ceremony and the fire station can be found through local news sources, including KXAN.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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