NEWS
Alan Alverson identified as suspect in shooting; memorial planned for K-9 Pepper
The man shot and killed by local law enforcement officers after a brief pursuit mid-week has been identified as Alan Lance Alverson.
This 45-year-old fugitive also is accused of shooting and killing Pepper, a Wise County K-9, who was tracking and found the man hiding in the woods.
Department of Public Safety Public Information Officer Tony Fulton said late Thursday the deceased man was positively identified through fingerprints at the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s office, where the body was sent for autopsy.
The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is planning a memorial service later this week for Pepper, whom the sheriff credits with saving five law officers who were involved in the shoot-out with Alverson. Read the full story in the Saturday News. Pictured- a map showing the approximate location of the shooting on Wednesday.
The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on April 22 in the council chambers.
City Manager Bert Cunningham in his report will discuss the comprehensive planning grant and the substation transformer.
In old business there will be second readings for the water rate ordinance tabled from the last meeting, plus the new ordinances related to the operation of food trucks in the city.
In new business the council will discuss section 3 policy updates for the community development grant for Smythe Street sidewalks and hear a request from public works to use $9,763 out of the tap account to purchase 64 meters.
By BARBARA GREEN
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The City of Bowie received an unqualified audit for 2023-24 presented by its outside auditor during its April 8 meeting.
Valerie Halverson of the Mathis, West, Huffines Group, Wichita Falls, reviewed the extensive report on the city’s funds.
She noted it was a busy year dealing with several major capital projects along with tracking grant funds, but the city met all the general accounting standards.
Read the full story on the outside audit in the Thursday Bowie News.
(Top photo) Volunteers Janet Morgan, Pattye Graham, Jo Lee and Carolyn Cantwell were busy at the registration table during “Sight for All” event sponsored by Bowie and Graham Lions Clubs on April 5 at Bowie First Methodist Church. There were nine stations for screenings for eye diseases and about 50 people went through.
About 50 people attended the Bowie Lions and Graham Lions Club program for eye screening hosted in Bowie recently. There were nine stations through which people were screened or things like glaucoma and other eye diseases. If any concerns were raised information was available about referrals and related assistance. (Courtesy photos)
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