COUNTY LIFE
Amon Carter reopened, along with Selma Park
Late Friday afternoon, Lake Amon G. Carter was reopened after being closed almost two weeks due to flooding.
Selma Park also reopened during the weekend, but the campground still does not have electrical power due to water damage.
The reopening came at 3:41 p.m. on June 7 when the lake was still just above the 922 msl mark city officials had earmarked as the point the lake could reopen. At its height in the last two weeks, the lake level was at 923.25 msl.
Friday morning the lake was at 922.48 msl which is 2.48 above the full level of 920 msl. It met the mark on June 9 at 922.02 msl.
While the lake has reopened Friday for boating, fishing and swimming, due to the high water levels everyone is urged to be cautious of debris. On June 11 the lake level was 921.81 msl at 8:30 a.m.
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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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