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Sproles resigns precinct one council seat due to house move

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The Bowie City Council is losing one of its members as Laura Sproles resigned this week as she moves to another precinct within the city.
City Secretary Sandy Page said Sproles, precinct one councilor, submitted a letter of resignation this week that will be on Friday’s agenda for council consideration.
The city staff will take applications and appoint someone to fill out the term on Dec. 11.
Sproles joined the council in November 2022 to start a new term following the election. She previously served on the council from 2011-2014.
The council will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 17 after moving its regular session from Nov. 13 in order to canvass election results. Newly elected members will take the oath of office and elect a mayor pro tem.
In new business, a resolution related to improvements at the Bowie Municipal Airport will be presented. The city is expected to apply for state grant funds, which usually pay for a large part of any improvements.
The second reading of an ordinance changing school zones to 6:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The consent agenda, and public comments wrap up the agenda.

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First responders go to wreck on U.S. 287 North near Hwy 101

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Bowie and Sunset emergency personnel and Department of Public Safety Troopers went to this wreck shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday. It appears to have involved a large semi-truck and this white SUV. It did not appear that anyone was injured although Bowie EMS responded. No additional details were available. (News photo by Barbara Green)

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New Bowie councilors to take oath of office

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Newly elected members of the Bowie City Council will meet in a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 17.
City officials previously announced there would be one meeting in November and one in December.
After canvassing votes from the Nov. 3 elections, Levi Bailey, precinct one; Laura Sproles, precinct two and Terry Gunter, precinct three, will receive the oath office, afterwhich a mayor protem will be selected.
In new items of business, a request for $37,782.96 out of the tap account to buy 30 three-quarter water meters, 12 two-inch water meters and 100 modules will be examined.
City Emergency Management Coordinator Kirk Higgins will present a public meeting on the city’s emergency management plan. The planning and zoning commission also will offer a recommendation on a replat request in the Hutchison Addition.
An executive session is set for consultation with the city attorney related to a sewer easement agreement with Gary Coker.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will report on the Rock and Pillar drainage project, the Glenn Hills Lift Station, phase three of the sewer line replacement project and phase two of the sewer line project.

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BISD trustees to meet on Nov. 16

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Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Nov. 16.
Three returning board members will take the oath of office following an uncontested election. They are Guy Green, Lee Hughes and Keith Richey. The current officers will be dissolved and a new slate elected.
In recognition, the district will introduce the state cross country qualifiers and the eighth grade football team.
Superintendent Donna Hale will present the monthly operation reports, attendance and enrollment figures and personnel updates.
Director of Student Service Jason Childress will discuss the House Bill 3 goals, followed by campus administrator reports.
In action items, the 2025-26 financial and compliance report will be considered for approval, along with Bowie ISD board goals, HB3 board goals, board of trustee operating procedures and discussion of a board resolution authorizing a one-time employee retention payment.
The agenda also includes a closed session with no specific topic listed only the items that can be considered in executive session.

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