NEWS
Top drainage issues in Bowie toured via digital program; just part of repairs could top $6 million
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
City of Bowie Public Works Director Stony Lowrance Monday night gave the city council a digital tour of the pressing drainage problems and estimated costs up to $6 million to handle just the repairs needed in the area of Nelson and Mill down to Rock and Pillar.
“This is not something that happened overnight, it has been eroding for many years and has only gotten worse. I did not want to scare you, but I want you to all be aware while we do have serious water and sewer issues, we have other serious issues going on, too,” explained Lowrance as he reviewed the problems.
Much of the discussion centered on the Kiwanis Park area over to Rock and Pillar. The city spent about $83,000 last year to make some repairs in this area, and while they are working well helping water flow, it did not address the primary issues that include rusted-out tinhorns and collapsed headwalls.
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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