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City’s Risk Pool assists families in need
The City of Bowie through the assistance of the Bowie Mission, operates a risk pool to assist persons with paying their city utility bills using funds donated by local citizens, businesses and churches.
According to the city staff the risk pool collects donations made by citizens either at one time or a monthly donation that is on their city bill. For example, a customer say they want to donate $5 a month to the fund and it would be included on their regular bill.
When a person has a need they can pick up a form at the city office, which is filled out and then turned into the Bowie Mission, which handles all payments from that fund. The money goes into a city-held account, but it is coordinated by the mission staff.
The fund collects about $155 a month on average reports the finance department. Those interested in donating to the risk pool can stop by the city office or call 872-1114.
The Rolling Plains Management Corporation in Wichita Falls also assist area citizens with utility bills and other needs. It is a private non-profit community action agency that provides services to qualifying individuals in 28 counties in the north central area of Texas bordering the Red River.
Services provided by the agency consist of child care, child care assistance, Head Start & Early Head Start, child nutrition, energy assistance, tenant based rental assistance, weatherization assistance, rural public and medical transportation and emergency assistance through community services.
Those interested in these programs can visit the website at: www.rollingplains.org.
Signs 1,155 Bills, Vetoes 26 Bills For 89th Regular Legislative Session
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 26 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. Governor Abbott’s veto statements may be viewed here and here. The Governor also announced he will call a Special Session to begin on Monday, July 21, along with an initial list of agenda items.
“Working with the Texas Legislature, we delivered results that will benefit Texans for generations to come,” said Governor Abbott. “Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and the Texas House and Senate worked hard to send critical legislation to my desk. This session has seen monumental success, but there is more we can do.”
All seven of Governor Abbott’s emergency items passed the Texas Legislature and were signed into law:
- Property Tax Relief
- Generational Investment in Water
- Raise Teacher Pay
- Expand Career Training
- School Choice
- Bail Reform
- Creation of the Texas Cyber Command
Additionally, Governor Abbott:
- Signed 1,155 bills
- Vetoed 26 bills
- Signed the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act and the Supplemental Budget
At this time, the Governor has identified several bills that were vetoed or filed without signature that will be placed on the upcoming Special Session agenda for further consideration:
- Senate Bill 3: Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products.
- Senate Bill 648: Relating to recording requirements for certain instruments concerning real property.
- Senate Bill 1253: Relating to impact and production fees for certain water projects and to the regulation of certain wells; authorizing a fee.
- Senate Bill 1278: Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
- Senate Bill 1758: Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
- Senate Bill 2878: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
On Friday city officials reported the intersection at Rock and Pillar was closed due to a sinkhole in the street. This area has been experiencing major drainage problems for many years damaging culverts and the street asphalt and concrete, with a portion of the street collapsing earlier in the spring. Drivers should avoid this area.
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