COUNTY LIFE
Election filings to open July 21
The date for filing in the Nov. 6 city and school board elections falls on July 21, but since that is Saturday the official paperwork is expected to begin Monday.
The majority of city and school districts across the county are expected to have elections. Filing will run through Aug. 20.
Three places are up on the Bowie City Council. They are presently filled by: Craig Stallcup, place one, Terry Gunter, place two and Chuck Malone, place three.
There are two places on the Bowie Independent School District elections presently filled by Jacky Betts, place one and Debbie Leonard, place two.
Gold-Burg ISD has four places up for election on the ballots and they are now filled by: Robert Barzano, Brandy Hamilton, Rebecca Horton and Raymond Rhyne.
Saint Jo ISD will have two seats on the ballot. They are held now by Leeton Phillips and Dee Weger.
Prairie Valley and Forestburg ISDs are expected to have elections along with the City of Saint Jo, but no specific details were available.
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
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)
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)
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