NEWS
Firefighters battle large fire at Vashti area home
Shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday, area firefighters assisted Clay County firefighters with this large structure fire located at 2094 FM 1288. Ten agencies were assisting, including City of Bowie, Bowie Rural VFD, Bellevue, Joy, Jolly, Henrietta, Arrowhead Ranch Estates, Stoneburg, Nocona and Vashti. (Courtesy photo)
Updated March 19, 2016 –
A retired couple lost their home of 30 years in an early morning fire on Thursday between Bellevue and Vashti.
Shortly before 6 a.m. on March 17, area firefighters assisted Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department with a large home fire at 2094 FM 1288.
There were 11 agencies assisting including City of Bowie, Bowie Rural, Bellevue, Joy, Jolly, Henrietta, Arrowhead Ranch Estates, Stoneburg, Nocona and Vashti.
Bellevue Fire Chief Mark Hanson said Bob and Francis Dyer awoke to the sound of a smoke alarm and they got out of the house. Read the full story in the weekend News.
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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