COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo City Council meets Wednesday
The Saint Jo City Council will convene at 6 p.m. on July 13 for its regular monthly meeting.
An executive session is scheduled on the agenda under the topic of personnel.
It’s unclear what specific personnel items will be discussed but, in recent months the city has been examining the possible addition of a city administrator position.
There will be discussion and possible action on Michael Cannon’s request for reimbursement due to plumbing issues at 208 W. Howell Street.
Once again, John and Dena Moragues have been placed on the agenda to talk about the disrepair of Griffis Street. The Moragues have been on the agenda several times during the past two years.
Discussions are expected on Bob Morman’s request to construct a building to house a recreational vehicle on his property.
Local citizen Lucas Thompson would like to discuss who the city department heads are, and their duties.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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