NEWS
Bowie City Council meets on Monday
Numerous new items of business will be examined by the Bowie City Council when
A public hearing will open the meeting on a request from the Bowie Economic Development Corporation to rezone a portion of the Bowie Business Park, 123.09 acres, blocks 14, 35 and 36 from industrial heavy I-2 to commercial and light industrial I-1. An action item is listed on the agenda to vote on this request.
New business begins with a presentation from Enterprise on fleet management. City Manager Bert Cunningham has been talking with the officials about possible programs for the city fleet and potential savings.
Council Tami Buckmaster has made a request to change utility bill due dates.
An ordinance adopting the water conservation and drought contingency plan for the city will be presented. This relates to an annual review of the plan and any necessary updates. Read the full story in the weekend News.
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)
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.
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.
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