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Bowie city manager continues after contract review

Bowie City Manager Bert Cunningham will continue in his position as the city council reviewed his employment agreement in a 12-minute executive session Monday night.
The agreement had been placed on the agenda at the request of the CM after Mayor Gaylynn Burris had mentioned to him it had expired. However, further review showed there was no time element and the manager serves at the discretion of the council or he voluntarily resigns or retires.
Cunningham said there was no need to take action with no time element, but the council made one change. Under the paragraph on compensation the figure for the base salary of $90,000, which was the original amount, was removed. It now states he will be paid an annual base salary.
Salaries for all city employees are set with council approval of the budget.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News and in Saturday’s edition read about the rest of the topics on this week’s agenda.
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Gov. Abbott announces special session

Signs 1,155 Bills, Vetoes 26 Bills For 89th Regular Legislative Session
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 26 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. Governor Abbott’s veto statements may be viewed here and here. The Governor also announced he will call a Special Session to begin on Monday, July 21, along with an initial list of agenda items.
“Working with the Texas Legislature, we delivered results that will benefit Texans for generations to come,” said Governor Abbott. “Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and the Texas House and Senate worked hard to send critical legislation to my desk. This session has seen monumental success, but there is more we can do.”
All seven of Governor Abbott’s emergency items passed the Texas Legislature and were signed into law:
- Property Tax Relief
- Generational Investment in Water
- Raise Teacher Pay
- Expand Career Training
- School Choice
- Bail Reform
- Creation of the Texas Cyber Command
Additionally, Governor Abbott:
- Signed 1,155 bills
- Vetoed 26 bills
- Signed the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act and the Supplemental Budget
At this time, the Governor has identified several bills that were vetoed or filed without signature that will be placed on the upcoming Special Session agenda for further consideration:
- Senate Bill 3: Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products.
- Senate Bill 648: Relating to recording requirements for certain instruments concerning real property.
- Senate Bill 1253: Relating to impact and production fees for certain water projects and to the regulation of certain wells; authorizing a fee.
- Senate Bill 1278: Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
- Senate Bill 1758: Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
- Senate Bill 2878: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
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City of Bowie officials close Pillar and Rock intersection due to sinkhole

On Friday city officials reported the intersection at Rock and Pillar was closed due to a sinkhole in the street. This area has been experiencing major drainage problems for many years damaging culverts and the street asphalt and concrete, with a portion of the street collapsing earlier in the spring. Drivers should avoid this area.
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Lake Amon G. Carter to reopen on June 20
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2 hurt, 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona
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Suspect indicted, jailed in Tia Hutson murder
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SO investigating possible murder/suicide
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Wreck takes the life of BHS teen, 16
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Murder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
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Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death
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Bowie Police face three-hour standoff after possible domestic fight
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Driver stopped by a man running into the street, robbed at knifepoint