COUNTY LIFE

NAIL a building block for careers

Published

5 years ago

12/04/2019

By BARBARA GREEN
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If you are looking to start building a new career, North Central Texas College is offering a new training program that could be the building block for your future.
Navigating Apprenticeships in Industrial Learning is being offered through a partnership with NCTC and the Texas Workforce Commission. This program will train students for entry and advancement in the building construction trade. Registration is underway and classes begin in January.
Alan Uptergrove, NCTC’s grant coordinator, explains this program not only allows students to get the certifications and degrees required for employment, but will allow for excellent pay and an opportunity for a lifelong career.
“By offering a program like this, NCTC adds another arrow to its quiver. This program will prepare you to enter the field of construction in any area you would like,” he explained.

Read the full news feature in your mid-week Bowie News.

COUNTY LIFE

New flag poles installed at military memorials

Published

8 hours ago

11/16/2024

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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)

COUNTY LIFE

Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

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8 hours ago

11/16/2024

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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.

COUNTY LIFE

New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo

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8 hours ago

11/16/2024

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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)