NEWS
Saint Jo Councilors still debating issues raised in recent mayoral controversy
Saint Jo City Councilors continue to debate questions previously raised during the recent mayoral controversy regarding the possible removal of 4A Economic Development Board members and questions on a lease for city property with a local business.
The agenda is lengthy for the 6 p.m. May 11 meeting. Along with numerous routine requests, the panel will discuss the removal of economic development 4A board members, plus consider an Economic 4A low-interest loan program for square renovation projects.
At the April 27 meeting, removal of 4A EDC members Tom Weger, John Sickles, Brian Beddow, Carolyn Beddow, Guy Hubler and Grayson Davies was on the agenda. The minutes state after a discussion with EDC 4A members, Councilor Randall Flusche rescinded the request to remove the members.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie 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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