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Bowie Council hosts budget hearing Monday

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The Bowie City Council will continue its work on finalizing the proposed 2024-25 budget and the 2024 tax rate when its meets at 6 p.m. on Aug. 12.
A public hearing on the budget is on the agenda, along with a record vote on a proposed tax rate and setting that required hearing.
During a budget workshop two weeks ago, the council went through the the budget and made few changes in the document presented by City Manager Bert Cunningham.
The budget was prepared maintain the present .5430 cents per $100 in property value tax rate. Ad valorem taxes will bring in an estimated $2,587,483, which is a small drop in the financial bucket of an overall operational budget of $23,296,885.

Read the full story on Monday’s agenda in the weekend Bowie News.

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Nelson Street reopens after a lengthy repair project

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After a year of renovations Nelson Street at Mill was reopened today to traffic. Nearly $3 million in repairs were made to this area to repair major drainage issues. A Bowie police vehicle came along and was the first vehicle to roll through after city staff and council members removed the barricades. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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Amon Carter reopens

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Lake Amon G. Carter has now (Thursday, Nov. 14) re-opened for boating. Selma Parkremains closed due to electric problems caused by high water. Water levels remain above normal and boaters should be cautious of possible debris.

The lake was closed on Nov. 8 after heavy rainfall and a rising lake level. It is considered full at 920 mean sea level and through the weekend it was topped more than 922 msl.

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BHS students, staff celebrate Veterans Day

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Bowie High School staff and students welcomed veterans for their annual tribute and breakfast on Veterans Day. Members of the FFA, Kyle Keeler and Rylan Cole folded the American flag as each fold was explained during the ceremony.

This group of veterans were each introduced and received arose from the students. (Photos by Jordan Neal)
Culinary students cooked up a special breakfast for the veterans and their families who attended the program Monday. See more photos in the mid-week Bowie News.
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