NEWS
Commissioners appoint Lewis to fill post; bid Sappington farewell
Montague County Commissioners welcomed a new county judge Monday, after accepting the resignation of veteran county employee, retiring County Judge Tommie Sappington.
A full audience was on hand to bid the judge happy retirement and to welcome new judge Rick Lewis to the court. Sappington submitted his letter of resignation to the court Monday, effective immediately.
He began work in 1990 as precinct four commissioner, a position he kept until July 30, 2010, when he was appointed as county judge. Sappington completed almost 25 years of service.
In his letter, Sappington said it had been an “honor and privilege” to serve the last 25 years and he “prayed it is a better place to live than when he started.” ( Pictured, County Judge Tommie Sappington stands with the members of his family at Monday’s ceremony. Photo by Barbara Green) Read the full story in the mid-week News.
Top photo) Fire hydrants east and west of the line break on Tarrant were opened to help alleviate pressure as the repairs were made on the line.
After a year of renovations Nelson Street at Mill was reopened today to traffic. Nearly $3 million in repairs were made to this area to repair major drainage issues. A Bowie police vehicle came along and was the first vehicle to roll through after city staff and council members removed the barricades. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Lake Amon G. Carter has now (Thursday, Nov. 14) re-opened for boating. Selma Parkremains closed due to electric problems caused by high water. Water levels remain above normal and boaters should be cautious of possible debris.
The lake was closed on Nov. 8 after heavy rainfall and a rising lake level. It is considered full at 920 mean sea level and through the weekend it was topped more than 922 msl.
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