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Downtown Bowie crosswalk gets ‘beefed up’
A downtown Bowie pedestrian crosswalk has been beefed up by the Texas Department of Transportation, and drivers are urged to be aware of and adhere to it.
The crosswalk is located at the intersection of Tarrant Street and State Highway 59.
Bowie Police Chief Guy Green said they have been working with Main Street Bowie and TxDOT to find ways to improve the safety of this area.
With new businesses going in on that block there have been concerns about pedestrian safety. Main Street officials also have concerns about foot traffic during events.
Shannon Skiles, Main Street manager, said she is thrilled to have the crosswalk improved and expanded thanks to the efforts of TxDOT and Chief Green.
“The crosswalk will insure great walkability downtown and improve the safety of pedestrians shopping, dining or attending special events,” said Skiles.
State law states the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway in a crosswalk if there is no traffic control signal in place.
The chief reports drivers who violate this law may be cited with a traffic ticket for a Class C misdemeanor, which could have a fine up to $500.
“Main Street has concerns as its festivals expand and as businesses open to create a safe environment for pedestrians,” said the chief. “If people feel safe, hopefully it will develop even more foot traffic for this area.”
The boil order for the 400 block of Decatur Street due to a line break and repair mid-week has been lifted.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Coming this weekend is “Ruin at the Renaissance Banquet” the annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater fundraiser brought to you by the MOCO Creative Arts Alliance (formally Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts) is coming this weekend for two shows.
Join an evening for laughs, dramatic insults, and flare as we enjoy a feast for the senses with a catered meal, challenges, and fun. Who will be the ultimate champion?
The performances are 6:30 p.m. on May 29 and May 30 and noon on May 30. The $25 ticket cost includes the meal and show.
All funds raised will be part of the youth scholarship program. Tickets can be purchased at mococreativearts.com/.
There is a new flower showing up at garden centers that is pure magic, in fact its official name is Superbells Magic Double Grapefruit. If you aren’t familiar with the name, it is a calibrachoa, a petunia relative. Double gives reference to flowers that in this case look like miniature roses.
Magic is your key descriptor telling you that the flower changes colors. The flowers start off a pleasant lemon yellow and then age to a rose pink.
Of course, to get to rose pink you have various shades along the way. Another magical aspect to me, the guru of captivating combinations is that it seems no matter the color you choose it will go with Superbells Magic Double Grapefruit calibrachoa.
Read the full Garden Guy feature in the Thursday Bowie News.
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