NEWS
By ERIC VICCARO
Emotions simmered during the Saint Jo City Council meeting on Wednesday.
Former Saint Jo council member Lucas Thompson questioned city leaders about department heads and their functions.
It all stemmed from Thompson’s perception that Saint Jo’s day-to-day operations need greater accountability.
In an effort to solve some of those matters, and help move city public works projects along in a more timely and organized fashion, the council hired Tom Weger as an infrastructure consultant.
The measure passed 4-0, with Alderperson Stephanie West absent.
“I have bridge and highway construction experience,” said Weger, who serves as the chief financial officer at Coppell Construction, “and I have an office here in Saint Jo. I’ll be able to help check on projects.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
Bowie emergency personnel have been working this one-vehicle semi-truck rollover on State Highway 59 in front of the precinct two barn. No details were available at this time. (Photo by Barbara Green)
flooding
Lake Amon Carter and Selma Park are closed due to flooding until water levels drop below 922.0 feet.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/7OsTIfM
Levi Davis captured this funnel cloud from his home in the Fruitland and Hwy 101 area last night. A scary night across the county with tornados, flooding, hail and road closures. Thank you to all the emergency personnel who braved the dangerous weather to help people.
-
NEWS2 years ago2 hurt, 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona
-
NEWS1 year agoSuspect indicted, jailed in Tia Hutson murder
-
NEWS2 years agoSO investigating possible murder/suicide
-
NEWS2 years agoWreck takes the life of BHS teen, 16
-
NEWS2 years agoMurder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
-
NEWS2 years ago
Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death
-
NEWS2 years agoBowie Police face three-hour standoff after possible domestic fight
-
NEWS2 years ago
Driver stopped by a man running into the street, robbed at knifepoint