NEWS
Bowie Stronger Street Fest reflects on May 22 tornado at the one-year anniversary
It was nearly one year ago that an EF-1 tornado struck the City of Bowie.
It was the beginning of a beautiful Memorial Day weekend with Bowie High graduation kicking things off that night. However, it all blew away as the tornado caused massive damage across a large swath of downtown and across the southside of town.
More than 422 structures, including 106 businesses were damaged or destroyed. Amazingly enough, there were no deaths or major injuries. The EF-1 tornado spanned 400 yards wide and left a swath of damage a mile long through the heart of Bowie’s downtown causing damage to nearly every business.
While many may look back with sadness, Bowie will reflect on the strength of its people and community with the We Are #Bowie Strong(er) Street Fest on May 22, the one-year anniversary of the storm.
Cindy Roller, executive director of Bowie Community Development, event host, said the festival’s focus is a tornado recovery reunion to show how far Bowie has come since last year’s storm.
This new street fest will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday offering family activities from live music to games and fun as everyone celebrates a year of rebuilding and rebirth for many.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
City of Bowie water distribution crew members were making repairs on this four-inch line in the 400 block of Decatur Street, east of FM 1125 Wednesday afternoon. (News photo by Barbara Green)
A BOIL WATER NOTICE has been issued for the 400 block of Decatur Street. Use boiled/bottled water for drinking & cooking.
WATER STOPS – The 400 block of Decatur will be shut off between Mill and FM 1125 due to a major water leak reports the City of Bowie. Repairs are in progress.
The City of Bowie swimming pool season opened Monday with free splash day with 266 jumping into the pool. Summer also launched its season with hot and humid temperatures.
Summer Rec begins June 9
The City of Bowie’s popular free summer recreation program for children kindergarten through age 15 is set for 8:30 a.m. to noon on June 8 and continues through July 3.
Permission slips must be filled out the first day. There will be many activities to enjoy such as softball, dodgeball, kickball, flag football, soccer, tennis, basketball, jump rope, relay races, circle games, arts and crafts, music and swimming. The community center gym also will be used. Youngsters should not just come for swimming.
Children should wear tennis shoes only. Drop children at the pavilion behind the pool at 8:30 a.m. and pick them up at noon each day. Once a child arrives he/she is not allowed to go to the store home without prior permission. A child should bring something in which to keep money or personal items. There is a concession stand with drinks and snacks to purchase.
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