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City of Bowie receives strong audit

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By BARBARA GREEN
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The Bowie City Council received a strong audit for fiscal 2022-23 at this week’s council meeting, along with updates on various projects.
Valerie Halverson of Mathis, West Huffines Group presented the outside audit report at this week’s council session finding no issues during the process. She said all the general accounting principals had been met and the audit went well with the city’s finance team.
The accountant went through the balance sheets and explanatory statements in the report. The city’s total revenues were $19,870,226. Some 75% of city revenue comes from charges for services. Sales, property and franchise taxes make up 7%, 11% and 3% of the total revenues. Grants and contributions and other minor categories make up the remaining 4%.

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Montague County Grand Jury issues November indicted cases

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The following indictments were filed with the 97th District Clerk following the November session of the Montague County Grand Jury.
There were a total of 13 indictments with one sealed awaiting the arrest of a suspect.
A grand jury indictment is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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New transformer arrives at Bowie substation

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The new transformer was placed on its pad when it arrived at the City of Bowie electrical substation last Friday. Installation of this 20 Mva transformer, which is larger than the two 1992 original 12.5 units, will begin this week and come on line early in the new year. (Courtesy photos)
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Holiday shopping guide can help you plan

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Ready, set, shop! Inside your mid-week Bowie News find the annual holiday shopping guide to help you plan all your Black Friday and other shopping opportunities.

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