NEWS
City manager provides council with an update
A new agenda item was added to the Bowie City Council when it met on June 2, a city manager’s report.
City Manager Ricky Tow reported on activities within all city operations and after the recent storms.
The city experienced some major damage to streets and drainage structures in due to flooding and heavy rainfall. The water crew repaired a nearly 80 foot section of water line that washed out in the Silver Lakes Addition. Read the full story in the mid-week News.
Pictured city crews were at Selma Park this week clearing debris and trying to repair electrical service at the camping park that was covered with flood waters recently. While the lake was set to reopen June 13, picnic and camp areas near the lake edge remain under water. The park as no electricity, water or restrooms. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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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