NEWS
New Auto Zone, smoke shop coming to city
The City of Bowie has approved building plans for two new businesses that are coming to the community.
City Code Officer David Rainey said plans for a new Auto Zone have been approved, as the contractor awaits approval on a replat, afterwhich a building permit can be issued.
Monday Rainey gave an update the planning and zoning commission approved the replat on July 28 and it will go the city council for action on Aug. 12, afterwhich a building permit will be made available.
The plans call for a 6,000 sq.ft building to be constructed at the corner of State Highway 59 and Lover’s Lane in the Bowie Plaza lot. Estimated value on the construction is $1,097,498 per the plans.
Plans also have been approved for a renovation of the former Taiwan Restaurant at 1206 E. Wise.
Rainey said renovations are projected at $200,000 for the 2,700 sq. ft building and it will house a smoke shop. The company is Fun 4 Investment, Flower Mound and the company has picked up with building permit.
The staff of Brazos Electric Cooperative will host a public meeting to share information and receive feedback on a proposed 138kV transmission line project in Montague County.
This meeting will be from 4-6 p.m. on July 27 in the H.J. Justin Building, 100 Clay, Nocona.
For those unable to attend, online information will be available until Aug. 10 at brazoselectric-alcorn-cappscorner.com
This come-and-go public meeting will provide information and seek input on the rebuild and upgrade of a 14-mile transmission line. The propoosed 138kV double-circuit transmission line will connect the existing Alcorn Substation on Salmon Road with the existing Capps Corner Substation on Farm-to-Market Road 1956 and FM 677. The proposed right-of-way width for the new transmission line is 70 feet.
Attendees will be able to make comments, ask questions and share concerns with Brazos representatives and technical specialists from Oaklight Environmental Consulting.
Those with questions on the meeting may call 512-817-0733 or email brazoselectric-alcorn-bulcher@oaklight.com.
The City of Bowie reports an EXTREME HEAT WARNING will be in effect from 8 p.m. tonight until 8 p.m. tomorrow night. Please be careful.
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BOIL WATER NOTICE for 500-700 W. Pecan St. remains active. Affected residents needing bottled water should call (940) 977-4941.
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