NEWS
Bowie woman injured in crash
An Oklahoma man faces multiple charges following a July 29 accident where he reportedly ran a stop sign and struck a Bowie woman vehicle injuring her.
The accident report recently was completed after the wreck that happened at 10:25 on July 29 at U.S. Highway 287 and Farm-to-Market 174.
Bailey Polk, 32, was driving an Infiniti east on FM 174 and James Nealey, 26, Davidson, OK, was traveling northwest on U.S. 287 in a Ford Focus. The report states Nealey ran the stop sign at the intersection of 287 exit ramp and FM 174.
The front door of the Polk car collided with the left front quarter of the Focus and came to rest facing north. The Focus came to rest facing southeast.
DPS report during the vehicle inventory a a lock-style bag containing a green substance that smelled like marijuana and a cold opened alcoholic beverage were in the passenger floorboard of the Focus. It states multiple tested were performed by Healey at the hospital with negative results for intoxication.
Both drivers were transported to the Bowie emergency room by Bowie EMS. Healey was charged with complaints of disregarding a stop sign, open container in a vehicle and possession of marijuana under two ounces. Polk’s mother reported her daughter is recovering well from her injuries.
The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
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