By BARBARA GREEN
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An arraignment has been set for 9 a.m. Aug. 16 in the theft case against 97th District Attorney Casey Hall, while an administrative hearing is set for 10 a.m. on Aug. 5 in the removal action.
Both hearings will take place in the 97th District Courtroom.
In the theft case where Hall was indicted on July 15 for a charge of theft of property $2,500 to $30,000, Judge Lee Gabriel issued the order setting the arraignment. Two days later the court received notification Hall is represented by Abe Factor.

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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 July Jam drew more than 175 plus fiddlers Saturday night as guests enjoyed a full evening of fiddle music, fried chicken dinner, bake sale and silent auction.