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BISD Trustees officially hire new superintendent

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Blake Enlow

Blake Enlow will officially begin his new duties as superintendent of the Bowie Independent School District Thursday.

Following the completion of the required 21-day waiting period, the board met tonight in a called meeting and after a 25-minute executive session, voted unanimously to hire Enlow, the present high school principal. Enlow replaces Steven Monkres who retired in early April.

The district now begins the task of filling several administrative positions including high school principal and elementary principal as Steven Valkenaar resigned this week to take a position Bridgeport.

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Nelson Street reopens after a lengthy repair project

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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)

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Amon Carter reopens

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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.

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BHS students, staff celebrate Veterans Day

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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.

This group of veterans were each introduced and received arose from the students. (Photos by Jordan Neal)
Culinary students cooked up a special breakfast for the veterans and their families who attended the program Monday. See more photos in the mid-week Bowie News.
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