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‘Put Bowie on the map’ program on Feb. 20

America’s Small Business Development Center at Midwestern State University and the Bowie Chamber of Commerce are helping small businesses grow their presence online with a “Let’s put Bowie on the Map Workshop” on Feb. 20 in the Wellington State Bank meeting room, 1301 State Highway 59 North.
The workshop doors open at 8:30 a.m. serving coffee and donuts, with the workshop running from 9 to 10 a.m.
It will feature a lesson on getting your business online and brings together community members, business owners and civic leaders together to help small businesses succeed on the web.
There are new tools for business owners to enhance their Google listing, so even if you have a verified location there is more to learn. Make sure your business shows up online – for free.
Things you will need include: Be a business owner in Bowie; have a Google account already set up; bring one of the following original documents for your business: Utility bill, tax letter, business registration certified. These documents need to have the business name, address and category of business.
Those attending may RSVP at: bit.ly/GYBOBOWIE.
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Jury finds ex-DA Casey Hall guilty on theft by a public servant

The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
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Amon Carter remains closed due to high water
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Brief agenda awaits city council

Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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Wreck takes the life of BHS teen, 16
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Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death
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