WEST  LAKE  HILLS Martin Taylor became the city of West Lake Hills’ first police detective at the July 22 City Council meeting. He served four years in the Air Force and also worked for the Secret Service, Police Chief Scott Gerdes said.

“We are very excited about having him on board here,” Gerdes said.

During the meeting officer Joseph Gangstad was recognized for his promotion from corporal to sergeant in the city’s police force.