NEWS
Bus loading to halt traffic on school days
Traffic patterns were changed this week at Bowie Intermediate School to address safety concerns.
In a joint decision between Bowie ISD and the Bowie Police Department a plan has been put into place in an effort to protect students as they load and unload busses at Bowie Intermediate.
Police Chief Guy Green said every school day from 3:15 to about 3:40 p.m. while busses are in front of the school with their red lights flashing, barricades will be placed across Mill Street between Houston and Williams to close the street down to any traffic while busses load and unload.
“We are having numerous issues with motorists passing school busses at this location while their red lights are activated. We know closing the street seems like an inconvenience to some, but in all essence the street is closed the entire time the busses lights are on anyway,” explained the chief.
Officials hope this action this will take any confusion away from motorists and keep all students safe, along with gaining motorist compliance without having to issue citations to motorist that do not understand. Per the state law, drivers stop for the busses while their lights are on even though they are at the edge of the roadway.
Drivers are urged to either avoid these areas during these times or remember to exert caution to make things safe for all involved.
The life-saving efforts of a Nocona man were recognized by the Nocona City Council with a proclamation presented during the March 11 meeting.
Mayor Robert Fenoglio read the proclamation for “Donovan Houston Day,” honoring his quick actions in helping save Sherry Morgan, a neighbor who was being attacked by a pack of large dogs on Feb. 8 outside her home on Fannin Street.
The police report indicates the 78-year-old Morgan was attacked by a neighbor’s five dogs. She was stabilized at Nocona General Hospital, but then flown by helicopter to John Peter Smith Hospital. While she was released, Morgan may face additional surgeries for skin grafts.
The dogs were seized and quarantined awaiting a hearing for violating city codes. That case was settled this week, see story on page 3A of the Thursday edition.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Pictured: Nocona Mayor Robert Fenoglio presented Donovan Houston with a proclamation for his special day honoring his quick actions that saved Sherry Morgan, as she was being attacked by dogs. Courtesy photo
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Former District Attorney Casey Hall is seeking a change of venue in her theft case due to what her motion calls“highly prejudicial media coverage” that would not allow her to receive a fair trial in the 97th District.
This motion came following a new indictment that was issued in February for theft of property $2,500-$30,000, third degree felony and misapplication of fiduciary property $2,500-$30,000, a state jail felony. The allegations state Hall deposited Montague County funds into her personal bank account between May and October 2022.
The former DA was originally arrested July 9, 2024 for theft $2,500-$30,000 for alleged incidents noted between May and September 2024. The new indictment extended it through Oct. 4, 2024.
Read the full story in the Thursday edition of The Bowie News.
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