NEWS
Congressman gets early preview of new ITC in Bowie
By BARBARA GREEN
North Central Texas College and the Bowie Texas 4B Sales Tax Corporation will celebrate the completion of the new industrial technology center at the Bowie campus with a grand opening ceremony 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
There will be a ribbon cutting and program featuring college and local dignitaries as the new campus is dedicated. Lunch will be served to guests afterward and NCTC will have information booths setup exploring its programs. The public is invited to attend.
The new technology center is a project financed by the 4B Sales Tax Corporation and it has been in the planning stage for more than two years as the group worked closely with NCTC officials to develop an industrial technology program that could serve the needs of the Montague County area.
Ward Wallace, president of the 4B board, said they are excited about the new opportunities the ITC will open for everyone who may be interested in technical training.
“Education broadens the horizons for everyone, so I think it is really good to expand. We have also had several employers from outside the area who want to send their workers to train on the new machinery, so it also can bring in some outside people,” said Wallace.
Monday afternoon college officials, members of the 4B board got an early preview of the new building along with District 13 U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Amarillo), his wife Sally.
Kenny Smith, program instructor, gave Thornberry a tour of the building explaining the different machines and the classes that will be taught. Architects Dick Bundy and Ken Dowdy both of BYSP Architects of Wichita Falls also assisted with the tour.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
| AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today encouraged Texans to take part in this year’s Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend starting Saturday, April 27 through Monday, April 29. “Having emergency supplies on-hand is a critical part of being prepared for potential severe weather,” said Governor Abbott. “I encourage Texans across the state to stock up on supplies they might need in an emergency to protect themselves and their loved ones, such as first aid kits, flashlights, or hand-held fire extinguishers.” Signed into law by Governor Abbott in 2015, Senate Bill 905 established Texas’ annual Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend allowing Texans to purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free either online or in person. Texans can visit the Texas Comptroller’s website for more information on qualifying purchases. As spring storms and increased wildfire danger impact Texas, along with the approaching hurricane season which begins on June 1, Texans are encouraged to review disaster preparedness tips and information on building an emergency supply kit at TexasReady.gov. |
By BARBARA GREEN
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A public hearing has been scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on May 28 for the Montague County Commissioner’s Court to present the updated subdivision regulations that have been in the works for several months.
That date was set during Monday’s court session, where a development officer also was named and a state-required notice was approved. The 89-page draft of the subdivision regulations are available on the county website co.montague.tx.us/page/montague.home.
It was August 2019 when the regulations were adopted by the commissioners after much debate among water well drillers, groundwater district staff and directors, realtors and land developers.
During those original discussions water issues lead the way as many counties especially around heavily populated urban areas are experiencing water shortages and possible contamination due to an inadequate number of houses and wells or even the use of a public water system in the rural areas.
Charley Lanier, who has been working as a grant officer for the county, was named to be the subdivision development officer. After a brief 10-minute executive session, the court named Lanier who they said would be the “initial contact” for all developers who will accept all paperwork and plats.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
City of Bowie water and street crews repair a broken water line in the area of Walnut and Smythe last week, along with repairing a large pot hole in the same area. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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