NEWS
The Bowie Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its accomplishments of 2017 and look down the trail to what 2018 may bring when its members and guests gather for the annual chamber banquet on Jan. 22.
Doors will open at the community center at 5:30 p.m. as guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and viewing of the decorates tables provided by chamber members.
Tickets for the dinner are $35 and available at the chamber office, 201 Walnut. Call 872-1173 to reserve a tickets, some will be available at the door.
One of the evening highlights is the presentation of the Francis Brite Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award honoring volunteerism.
Chamber members also compete for “bragging rights” on who has the best table decoration for the banquet. Plaques will go to the top winners.
Chamber directors and officers, led by President Jim Gilbow will be introduced.
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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