NEWS
Texas Rangers launch inquiry in possible procurement law violations
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The Texas Rangers are conducting an inquiry into allegations that City of Bowie officials may have violated the Texas municipal procurement laws in connection with the 2018 remodeling of the new city customer service center.
Rangers were in Bowie this past week interviewing City Manager Bert Cunningham, along with the local contractors who worked on the remodel of the former motorbank. A subpoena also was served to the city to obtain related documents.
When asked about information or confirmation on an inquiry, a spokesman for the Texas Rangers said, “they can’t release any information at this time as it is still under investigation.” There was also no information available on who may have contacted the Rangers raising the allegations.
City Manager Bert Cunningham confirmed he had been interviewed by the Rangers.
Cunningham said he feels like they did things properly, adding if they had bundled together some of the unexpected projects like making the ramp compliant with federal laws they could have exposure, but that was not the way it was done. Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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