NEWS
11 pounds of marijuana valued at about $55,000
Montague County law officers took part in a high-speed vehicle pursuit this week that resulted in the seizure of 11 pounds of marijuana and the arrest of one man.
On Monday morning, Department of Public Safety Trooper Brandon Neff initiated a traffic stop along the southbound side of U.S. Highway 287 at milepost 384. Dan Buesing, public information officer, said Neff was pulling the driver over for no registration.
The driver came to a stop on the shoulder. As the trooper exited his vehicle, the driver sped away. Trooper Neff gave pursuit at speeds in excess of 100 mph along U.S. 287. When the chase was finally over and Jason Halpenny, Aurora, CO was arrested. A duffel bag the threw out of his car also was recovered with 11 pounds of marijuana inside. Read the full story in the weekend News.
City of Bowie water distribution crew members were making repairs on this four-inch line in the 400 block of Decatur Street, east of FM 1125 Wednesday afternoon. (News photo by Barbara Green)
A BOIL WATER NOTICE has been issued for the 400 block of Decatur Street. Use boiled/bottled water for drinking & cooking.
WATER STOPS – The 400 block of Decatur will be shut off between Mill and FM 1125 due to a major water leak reports the City of Bowie. Repairs are in progress.
The City of Bowie swimming pool season opened Monday with free splash day with 266 jumping into the pool. Summer also launched its season with hot and humid temperatures.
Summer Rec begins June 9
The City of Bowie’s popular free summer recreation program for children kindergarten through age 15 is set for 8:30 a.m. to noon on June 8 and continues through July 3.
Permission slips must be filled out the first day. There will be many activities to enjoy such as softball, dodgeball, kickball, flag football, soccer, tennis, basketball, jump rope, relay races, circle games, arts and crafts, music and swimming. The community center gym also will be used. Youngsters should not just come for swimming.
Children should wear tennis shoes only. Drop children at the pavilion behind the pool at 8:30 a.m. and pick them up at noon each day. Once a child arrives he/she is not allowed to go to the store home without prior permission. A child should bring something in which to keep money or personal items. There is a concession stand with drinks and snacks to purchase.
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