NEWS
Veteran law officer joins 97th DA as investigator
Chris Hamilton, a 16-year law enforcement veteran, has returned to his career of choice and to the job he “always aspired to attain,” as he becomes as investigator for the 97th Judicial District.
Paige Williams, district attorney, said her former investigator Chris Hughes resigned on Sept. 22 and Hamilton came on board less than a week later.
Hughes has moved to the sheriff’s office, where he also will work as investigator.Sheriff Paul Cunningham said Hughes will fill a new position that began with the fiscal year on Oct. 1.
Hamilton, a former county sheriff, reflects the investigator’s job was always something he aspired to attain and now he is excited to return to criminal justice. Read the full story in the mid-week news. Pictured – Chris Hamilton.
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.
Bowie High School staff and students welcomed veterans for their annual tribute and breakfast on Veterans Day. Members of the FFA, Kyle Keeler and Rylan Cole folded the American flag as each fold was explained during the ceremony.
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