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Saint Jo Council to meet Wednesday

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The first regular Saint Jo city council meeting with Brad Bugg running the show as mayor takes place June 10 at 6 p.m. at Saint Jo City Hall.

The hall is located at 220 E. Howell Street in Saint Jo.

This also will mark the first meeting with Bryan Wolf and Stephanie West serving on the council.

During the meeting, alderpersons will discuss the possible appointment of a new council member to fill a vacancy.

Currently, Saint Jo has three council members, and a pro tem in Tim West, and there’s been a vacancy for the past month.

In addition, there will be a public hearing concerning a possible replat at 109 N. Singletary Street.

The possible replat was brought up for discussion by Charles and Judy Taylor. The couple has requested to build a 30x50x16-foot shop on their property.

Other citizens have also brought up matters for discussion.

Carla Hennessey would like to continue discussions on water issues, which started during the May regular meeting.

Mary Katherine Goff is on the agenda to discuss her concerns about trash next to the city cemetery: Mountain Park Cemetery.

Linda and Jackie Bruton want to talk about the street condition on W. Williams.

The council will examine whether to approve the Montague County Tax Appraisal District 2016 proposed budget and the 2013-14 audit report from the Wichita Falls-based accounting firm of Freemon, Shapard & Story.

In a police department matter, there will be discussion on the monthly salary for a K-9 officer for off-duty care, management and training of the animal.

The council is expected to act on the use of water slides and blow-up bounce houses at Boggess Park.

City department leaders will issue reports, bills will be paid and the minutes will be approved from two meetings in May.

 

 

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Nelson Street reopens after a lengthy repair project

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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)

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Amon Carter reopens

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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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BHS students, staff celebrate Veterans Day

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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.

This group of veterans were each introduced and received arose from the students. (Photos by Jordan Neal)
Culinary students cooked up a special breakfast for the veterans and their families who attended the program Monday. See more photos in the mid-week Bowie News.
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