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06/05/2020 – Trophy Club, TX

Yesterday, citizens of Trophy Club gathered in protest to the tragic and unwarranted death of George Floyd by Derek Chauvin, a Minnesota police officer.

The event was conceived and organized by Alicia Livingston, a recent graduate of Byron Nelson High School.

Trophy Club police Chief Patrick Arata estimates that approximately 700 people joined the peaceful event on Trophy Lake Drive, in front of Tom Thumb.

In preparation of the event, Chief Arata coordinated with Keller, Southlake and Roanoke Police Department’s to have them on standby. Additionally, the National Guard and Texas DPS were stationed within a 2 minute radius, “ready to go if needed”, stated the Chief.

Also on location was the Trophy Club Emergency Volunteers Association (TCEVA) to hand out bottled water and make sure that everyone remained hydrated in 92 degree heat.

Fortunately, the protest ended without incident and protesters gathered their trash upon leaving.

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Michael Pipkins focuses on public integrity, governance, constitutional issues, and political developments affecting Texans. His investigative reporting covers public-record disputes, city-government controversies, campaign finance matters, and the use of public authority. Pipkins is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). As an SPJ member, Pipkins adheres to established principles of ethical reporting, including accuracy, fairness, source protection, and independent journalism.

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