NEWS
BMH sets final sale deadline for Feb. 15
Things continue to change at a fast pace for the former Bowie Memorial Hospital as the board found it did not qualify for a government program as previously hoped and set a Feb. 15 deadline for a sales contract.
One week ago the board proposed a contract with an investment broker to pursue the New Market Tax Credit program that could assist with the sale of the hospital. Jose Marques of the Colmar Group, LLC, made the pitch to find investors, however, the board learned Thursday that plan is not possible.
Chief Executive Officer Heller explained the hospital does not initially qualify for that program based on its designation. BMH was designated as medically underserved, however, to qualify an area must be “distressed medically underserved” community. It is unclear if the city could qualify for that designation or how long it would take, so the plan was scrapped.
After spending several months trying to get the hospital sold and on a prospect that failed to meet the financial requirements, the board voted to set a final deadline for a sales contract on Feb. 15. Heller said they are running out of resources and time. Read the full story in the weekend News.
The board of directors of the Amon Carter Lake Water Supply Corporation will meet at 6 p.m. at Carter Lake Baptist Church 4759 FM 1125.
Agenda items include an engineer’s presentation and resolution workshop with Daniel Deweber and Prairie Branch Properties.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Seeing your preliminary property values has the potential to make you cry, but coupled with rumors about homestead exemptions changed or eliminated has made the arrival even more dramatic.
Last week those preliminary property tax value notices began arriving in mailboxes across Montague County. Some 9,066 statements were sent out by the Montague County Tax Appraisal District along with 4,689 oil and gas notices by Pritchard and Abbott.
Overall county values went up 9% based on the preliminary values for 2025.
For many it was shock to open that envelope as values jumped in almost every taxing entity.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
After six years as superintendent of Bowie Independent School District and a total of 14 years in the district, Superintendent Blake Enlow announced his resignation on May 5, effective May 23.
In an email to district staff, Enlow said “Serving as your superintendent has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding chapters of my professional life…Together, we have faced challenges, celebrated successes and worked tirelessly to provide an excellent education for every student in our care.”
The superintendent continued the decision was not made lightly and stems from personal and professional considerations.
He anticipates the board will meet, possibly next week, to discuss a plan to begin a superintendent search.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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