NEWS
Bowie Town Hall Meeting March 27; road issue may finally close
The City of Bowie Monday night accepted assurances from Jeff and Machelle Mills they would provide an easement for the city lift station located on their property along Rock Hill Road.
The city council met in called session on Monday night instead of its traditional Tuesday night slot to accommodate conflicts a pair of the council members have with the next few council meetings.
There was a packed audience with about 35 people attending. The majority were members of the city fire departments, both volunteer and paid, along with others from the rural fire department and others interested in the topics of ambulance calls and the fire department.
No comments or questions were raised. The city council agenda does not include a public comments item.
A town hall meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m. on March 27 in the Bowie Community Center. Mayor Larry Slack announced the meeting.
Topics are expected to include the following: City financial condition, revenues, expenditures, electric rates/revenues, tax rates/revenues, budgets, ambulance service and other issues.
Road issue
The road issue on Rock Hill Road has been in flux for many months as the Mills attempted to have a .7-acre portion of the road closed. Three years ago the couple asked for sewer service when the area was annexed into the city. They said they came home one day to find a large lift station located on a large part of their property. They would like it moved or have part of the road closed so they can construct a building on their property.
Also during monthly reports the public works director said two large tinhorns that go under Mill Street near State Highway 59 need to be replaced or the road may collapse.
Read the full story on Monday’s meeting in the mid-week News.
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.
By BARBARA GREEN
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The Nocona Chamber of Commerce was in “Full Bloom” Monday night as its celebrated the past year and welcomed new officers and directors for the new term.
Following the floral them of “In Full Bloom,” the banquet tables were colorfully decorated by members using spring colors and flowers or promoting their own business.
Chamber Board President Emory Roden, entering the second year of a two-year term, brought the welcome, followed by Emily Carminati, executive director, who introduced the new officers that include Roden, Susie Grant as vice president, Bob Taylor as treasurer and Heather Morris, secretary. Board members are Amber Harper, Becky Fenoglio-Hankamer, Corissa Miller, Donna Lemons, Glenda Womble, Jason Castle, Jodi Womble, Kristal Ferguson, Mandy Kirkpatrick, Marie Molsbee and Monica Sterling.
Roden presented the Citizen of the Year award, which he said this year was instead going to a pair of citizens who kept being mentioned during the nomination process. The award went to Nellann McBroom and Dennis McBroom for their efforts to improve and support Nocona.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
Pictured at the top: Dennis and Nellann McBroom received the Citizens of the Year Award presented by Nocona Chamber President Emory Roden. (News photo by Barbara Green)
One person went to the Bowie emergency room following this accident on U.S. Highway 81 and Applegate Road at 2:52 p.m. Wednesday. Department of Public Safety officers report a truck tractor tanker was north bound on Hwy 81 driven by Michael Logan, 57, Duncan, OK. A passenger car moved into the left lane to pass the truck and Logan reportedly tapped his brakes, that locked up causing him to jack-knife across the highway. As the tanker crossed into oncoming traffic a southbound Dodge Ram 2500 pickup driven by Bradley Werner, 49, Lavaca, AZ struck the tanker. Werner was transported by Bowie EMS to the ER with undisclosed injuries. Texas Department of Transportation crews arrived on the scene to assist while debris and vehicles were removed from the highway. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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