NEWS
Alvord van crash claims a fifth victim
The van crash at Alvord on Aug. 28 has claimed a fifth victim as Junior Louis, 35, died at a Denton Hospital on Friday from his injuries.
Texas Department of Public Safety officials reported the death on Aug. 30. Three people died in the wreck that occurred near the exit for Farm-to-Market Road 1655 on U.S. 81-287 near Alvord.
The wreck occurred around 8 a.m. on Aug. 28 when a passenger van carrying 14 people veered into the median and lost control causing the van to roll over several times and ejecting several of the passengers. The people died at the scene including the driver, while 11 were taken to area hospitals.
The DPS staff said only one person was wearing a seatbelt and received minor injuries. The victims were of Haitian descent traveling from Florida to New Mexico. The DPS said this was not a case of human smuggling or human trafficking.
Those who died at the scene were the driver, Diony Antoine, 46; and passengers J.N. Irad Vixamar, 42; and Ledene Pierre-Louis, 36. Geneve Louis, 28, also later died at Medical City Denton.
After a successful multi-part workshop series last year, the Bowie Business Boost returns with a two-part workshop to take your business to the next level of effectiveness and profitability.
Attend this “AI Made Simple Workshop: Conquer the Tech Chaos and Win Fast” planned for April 24 and May 8. These will be breakfast programs from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The program will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. with questions and answers to follow. Breakfast will be served 7:30 to 8 a.m.
The programs will be at the Bowie Community Center-west hall. Registration is $20 which includes both sessions. Registration is transferable. Register at accelerationbydesign.com/event-details/bowiebusinessboost25.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewonline.com
About 20 people attended the first of what Mayor Kelly Williamson expects to be regular town hall sessions where citizens can be informed or ask questions on issues in the City of Saint Jo.
Williamson and Police Chief Harvey Johnson conducted the meeting. The mayor was elected last year and is retired from the United States Army. He and his wife, Cathy, moved to Saint Jo about three years ago looking to set down some roots after the military. Their son is serving in the 101st Airborne Division.
The mayor said the top pressing issues he sees for the city are streets, then water and sewer systems. However, he exclaimed it all takes money to do that work, and even if state or federal grants those are often funded 80-20, which still leaves a big hunk for the city to fund.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Top photo – Saint Jo Police Chief Harvey Johnson, Fire Chief Scott Thomas and Mayor Kelly Williamson discussed needs in the city at Saturday’s town hall. (News photo by Barbara Green)
The staff from the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) will be hosting upcoming mobile office hours for April in Bowie, Quanah, Silverton, Bridgeport, Saint Jo and Pampa hosted by congressional staff.
Constituents are encouraged to attend if they need assistance with a federal agency or to learn more about the office’s services. Please bring all documentation if you require assistance with a federal agency case. No appointment is necessary. Additional questions should be directed to Congressman Jackson’s Amarillo office at (806) 641-5600.
In Montague County the mobile office will be in Bowie from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 7 at Bowie City Hall, 307 N. Mason.
Saint Jo will see the mobile office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 9 at Saint Jo City Hall, 220 E. Howell.
The staff will be in Bridgeport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 9 in the Law Enforcement Center, 1000 Thompson.
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