COUNTY LIFE

Best, worst states to drive in

Published

7 years ago

01/24/2018

Everyone hates being stuck in traffic. It makes you late, and causes many people’s tempers to flare up. But it’s also quite bad for your wallet – in fact, congestion costs the average driver $1,400 per year in the U.S., which has 11 out of the world’s 25 worst cities for traffic.

With U.S. traffic congestion costing the average driver $1,400 per year and the U.S. ranked 13^th in the world in road quality, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Best & Worst States to Drive in.

To determine the most driver-friendly states in the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states across 23 key metrics. The data set ranges from average gas prices to share of rush-hour traffic congestion to road quality.

Driving in Texas (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

28^th – Share of Rush-Hour Traffic Congestion
28^th – Traffic Fatality Rate
6^th – Auto-Repair Shops per Capita
3^rd – Avg. Gas Prices
21^st – Auto-Maintenance Costs
22^nd – Road Quality
2^nd – Car Dealerships per Capita

For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-drive-in/43012/

COUNTY LIFE

Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

Published

15 hours ago

11/19/2024

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Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.

Below are a couple of forms you can print

COUNTY LIFE

New flag poles installed at military memorials

Published

4 days ago

11/16/2024

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These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)

COUNTY LIFE

New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo

Published

4 days ago

11/16/2024

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A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.

Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.

Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)