NEWS

Nelson/Mill repair bid nears

Published

3 years ago

04/29/2023

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Engineers expect to have designs for the Nelson and Mill Street drainage repairs complete and ready to bid out within the next six to eight weeks.
The Bowie City Council received an update on the designs at this week’s meeting from Public Works Director Stony Lowrance. While estimated costs are still being calculated, City Manager Bert Cunningham said it is expected to top more than $2 million for the base bid.
While one block of Nelson from Mill to Lamb was closed last August after a portion of the road collapsed, the drainage problems are not new.
Back in 2015 engineering was done on some of these repairs based on the 100-year-flood plan; however, the costs were extensive and the city did not go forward with the work. The structures continued to deteriorate and rainwater is compromising them.
During the last two years, the city crews have undertaken some significant work in the area of Kiwanis Park and Nelson to Lamb to provide some “temporary relief” to flooding.
Previously the section of Lamb from Nelson North was closed due to collapsing headwalls and rusting culverts under the road making it unstable. While a large hole opened up in the street in August, it is connected to other structures such as the rusted-out culverts under Nelson.
Hayter Engineering is preparing the designs which as of April 24 were at 70% complete. Lowrance explained the base bid and the optional alternate items.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

NEWS

Texas summer heat fires up mid-week

Published

1 hour ago

06/17/2026

bowienews

Hot and humid conditions will build on Wednesday and peak on Thursday, with widespread triple digit heat indices forecast. Those spending extended time outdoors will be susceptible to heat illness. Take appropriate precautions to avoid heat illness!

NEWS

BISD superintendent annual evaluation, contract set for agenda

Published

6 days ago

06/11/2026

bowienews

Several personnel issues including the superintendent’s summative evaluation and filling the vacant intermediate principal position face the Bowie School Trustees when they meet at 5:30 p.m. on June 16.
The superintendent’s review is usually done in two parts during the year with the summative an effort to evaluate overall progress. Donna Hale’s contract also will be considered. as she marks her first year leading the district.
For the intermediate principal’s job, Jason Childress left the post last month taking the new formed director of student services, which will handle many of the tasks the assistant superintendent handled such as curriculum and test scores. That assistant position was eliminated by the board after Lee Ann Farris left the job. Childress’ resignation has been submitted.
Filling the principal’s job and consideration of a rental agreement for a portion of the bus parking lot property also are set for executive session. Any action all these topics will be considered back in open session.
On the regular agenda, the board will receive the 2025 fiscal audit for Jack County. A small portion of the district runs into that county.
The superintendent will provide operational reports and personnel updates. Childress will present the preliminary STAAR scores and the status of board goals, while Paula Peterson, finance director, gives the monthly financial report.
Numerous annual items will be up for action: Contract for cafeteria software; budget amendments; consider the ESSA application, the Montague and Jack County Tax Appraisal District budgets; library books for the elementary; ESC 9 contracts and a Texas Association of School Boards policy updates.
The board also will consider offering open enrollment for pre-kindergarten students for the next school year.