NEWS
Where does all that water go? Lake Amon Carter design is working like it is suppose too
By BARBARA GREEN
More than 150,000 gallons of water a minute are flowing out of Lake Amon G. Carter’s spillway as the lake’s overflow above 920 mean sea level heads south downstream toward Eagle Mountain Lake and other stops in the Trinity River Basis.
During the last two weeks more than 12 inches of rain have fallen on the Bowie area, helping fill Lake Amon Carter. At the maximum the lake topped 927.42 on May 11, 7.42 feet above its capacity at 920.
City of Bowie officials have been taking heat from residents around Lake Amon Carter whose homes were flooded from rising lake waters, heavy rainfall or run-off. They are upset about damaged docks and retaining walls, and in other instances water coming into their homes causing damage.
Persons with flood damage can contact the American Red Cross, which was in town during the stormy weekend. The disaster assistance team may be able to help. Call 325-677-2622. Read more about the high water and how Lake Amon Carter is designed to handle it in the Saturday News. By
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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