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News opinion: City hall should remain in the town center

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12 years ago

07/11/2014

Last month, the council directed City Manager Ricky Tow to enter negotiations for land. While there is no confirmation, talk around town is the complex would be located along or near U.S. 287. The city certainly is not land-poor and there could be other options. The community room property could be developed further or what about that old football stadium area?

As a longtime Bowie resident, albeit, a transplant from Wichita Falls, and a taxpayer, I am offended that my city government would move itself away from the town center to the edge of city limits. What does that say about our main downtown area?

Yes, there are empty buildings that need occupants, so we need our city to stand tough with us, not flee for a more high-profile spot. Also why can’t I pay my bill in a convenient location?

Read the full News opinion in your Saturday News and then take part in our survey located on the webpage. Click on city hall location survey and have your voice heard. Results publishing July 19.

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Bowie tennis girls take state title

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2 days ago

05/08/2026

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3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IS COMING HOME TO BOWIE!

Heidi and Willow Siebert of Bowie High School have won the 3A state tennis championship! for girl’s tennis doubles!

A decisive 6-3, 6-3 victory in the State Championship brings the gold medal and state title back to Bowie!

Watch for full coverage in your next Bowie News.

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Fairytail Fresco can launch flower fest in your yard

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3 days ago

05/07/2026

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Though I am writing this in April the garden season in Georgia has been a blast and Fresco has been my favorite. You no doubt are pondering what Fresco is?
Well Fresco is a new hydrangea making its debut this year. So, I better get the correct name front and center. It is Fairytrail Fresco Cascade Hydrangea.
So, the fact that The Garden Guy is telling you I have fallen madly in love with a hydrangea that has been blooming in April already starts to stir the imagination.
Proven Winners tells everyone up front that it is early to bloom but Fairytrail Fresco was already blooming when other hydrangeas were deciding if they were going to live through the winter with the repeating vortex.

Read the full story in Thursday’s Bowie News.