NEWS
State Sen. Springer calls border the top state issue facing the Legislature in 2023
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
District 30 State Senator Drew Springer made a town hall stop in Bowie Monday touching on what he believes will be some of the top issues in the 2023 Legislative Session and asking constituents about their concerns.
About 30 people attended as the senator talked about the border, property taxes, mental health and the economy. Springer also announced Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick would be making a campaign stop in Bowie at 8 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Armadillo Grill.
Border concerns led the discussion, as Springer said it has been an issue since he came to state government 10 years ago, but nothing like it is this year with 2.1 million people crossing illegally. While he understands those seeking a better life in America, Springer emphasized there are rules and processes to follow.
“Washington can relieve student debt, but they can’t seem to fix immigration. I don’t think it is that difficult. I have sat down and had discussions with both parties about merit programs,” said Springer.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
Members of the Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. on June 16.
The big item on the agenda is the review of superintendent candidate applications and consider possible interview choice. Superintendent Blake Enlow resigned on May 23 and Assistant Superintendent Lee Ann Farris has been serving as the interim.
That item will be in executive session along with professional educator contracts that need to be considered.
On the regular agenda Farris will update the board on education bills passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and their budget impacts, as well as discipline impacts. A budget workshop will be considered. She also will provide information on state assessment and board goals.
Campus administrators and directors will provide updates, along with the finance director.
In action items the board will review Texas Association of School Board update 124, consider changes to the 12-month and 11 employee dates and consider the purchase of a new band trailer not to exceed $80,000.
Due to the June 19 Juneteenth federal holiday the U.S. Post Office will be closed, which moves then Thursday Bowie News to a delivery date on Friday. It will be available in the stores at its regular time.
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