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Bowie City Council drama – Ex police chief’s wife blast city manager
The former Bowie Police Chief’s wife asked the city council to “ponder” several points regarding her husband’s firing, as the panel prepared for executive session to discuss his replacement Tuesday night.
During public comments, Jarae Scruggs, wife of former Chief David Scruggs asked the council members if they ever asked “why?” he was fired. She questioned if they “got all the facts,” if the city manager followed all the correct procedures and state laws and were any other city employees involved in the firing.
The council did not take any action due to it being public comments. Read the full story in the Saturday News. Pictured – Jaree Scruggs addresses the city council. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
City of Bowie warns water may begin flowing over the emergency spillway at Amon Carter Lake tonight between 6-7 p.m. due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
Do you think a stone you picked up could be an Indian artifact?
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum will host “What’s Your Point,” an informational event from 1-3 p.m. on March 9 to have your items reviewed by Dr. Sergio Ayala, PhD of the Gault School of Archeological Research. Cost is $10 per person and museum members are free.
Also bring in any metal artifacts found around Spanish Fort that might have been of European origin. Museum Curator Nellann McBroom said if you cannot attend bring you artifacts and leave them, then pick them up on Monday. Call the museum at 825-5330 with questions.
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