NEWS
Just 1 more week until Bowie Christmas festival
It is just one week until the 2019 Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival on Dec. 7.
Festival weekend opens on Dec. 6 with the popular Sip and Stroll With Me. Shoppers are invited to enjoy refreshments while checking out the many specials offered by participating merchants.
The festival takes place on Dec. 7 with activities all day leading up to the lighted parade at 7 p.m. This year’s parade theme is Christmas movies and all entries must be lighted. There is a $250 sweepstakes prize winner, a $100 prize for first place and $50 for second place in each of the following categories: Community/non-profit, business, equestrian and decorated vehicle. Read the full schedule of events 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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