NEWS
LOCAL BOATING: Carter ramps closed
By ERIC VICCARO
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A pair of boat ramps at Lake Amon G. Carter remain closed according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Chase McAninch.
“There’s still water in the houses around the lake,” McAninch said.
McAninch said there’s also debris in the water boaters wouldn’t be able to see with the naked eye, and that’s another cause for concern.
There are two boat ramps in Bowie: Selma Park and Big Sandy Creek located off Farm-to-Market Road 1125. Selma Park is located off Texas Highway 59, following FM 2583.
Both ramps typically accommodate all boat types.
It was reported boat ramps have been closed since Friday, May 8, when massive rains overflowed Lake Amon G. Carter.
As of Monday, according to the website waterdatafortexas.org, Lake Amon G. Carter was 5.62 feet above the conservation pool at 925.62msl.
Water has subsided roughly 1.5 feet since a week ago, but not nearly enough to allow boat traffic at the lake.
Meanwhile, Nocona City Secretary Revell Hardison reported all three boat ramps at Lake Nocona are currently open.
There are three boat ramps serving the lake: Weldon Robb, Boone and Benton. Weldon Robb is located in the southwestern part of Lake Nocona. Benton is near the dam itself. Boone can be found in the northeastern corner of the body of water.
Barrels leading to the ramps have been removed, Hardison reported.
“Water has receded,” Hardison said. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.
The dock at Big Sandy Creek in rural Bowie was nearly submerged in this May 14 photo. Both Bowie docks are closed, according to city officials and Game Warden Chase McAninch. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Volunteer members of the Emergency Communications Team Montague County were busy this past Saturday as folks brought in their old or unused computer equipment for E-recycling. This annual event helps dispose of these items in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. (News photo by Barbara Green)
| AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas again leading the nation in annual job creation following the release of March employment numbers showing Texas gained the most jobs over the last 12 months. Through March, Texas has added more than 2.3 million jobs under Governor Abbott’s leadership. “The most dynamic economy in the nation is built by Texans,” said Governor Abbott. “I am proud that Texas again leads all states in annual job creation. This continued momentum is a testament to the strength of our young, skilled, diverse, and growing workforce, our welcoming business climate, and the strategic investments we continue to make in education, workforce development, and critical infrastructure. These are the Texas advantages that help us attract and retain job-creating businesses that are growing in diverse industries across every region of our great state. Texas truly is the best place to live, work, build a business, and raise a family.” Texas also again surpassed all previous historic highs for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force. March employment data released by the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows:Texas reaches a new high with the largest labor force ever in the state’s history at 15,189,900.Texas reaches a new high for Texans working, including self-employed, at 14,590,800.Texas reaches a new high for total jobs at 14,115,700 after adding 19,100 non-farm jobs in March.Texas added 270,700 jobs from March 2023 to March 2024, the most in the nation.March marked job growth in Texas for 45 of the last 47 months. Earlier this month, Governor Abbott celebrated the Texas economy again growing faster than the nation as a whole. Real gross domestic product (GDP) for Texas grew at an annual rate of 5.0% in the fourth quarter of 2023, well ahead of the nation as a whole for the sixth quarter in a row. |
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The new Dollar General Market in Sunset is now open at 325 State Highway 101.
The new DG Market store format features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products customers trust Dollar General to carry.
“We are excited to provide Sunset residents with our new DG Market format and look forward to welcoming customers to our new location,” said Matthew Simonsen, Dollar General’s senior vice president of real estate and store development. “At Dollar General, we are committed to serving our customers with a pleasant shopping experience and strive to be a good corporate citizen. The new DG Market format will provide the Sunset community with closer access to fresh and healthier foods and a convenient location to purchase the items they want and need at everyday low prices. We hope our customers will enjoy the new store.”
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
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