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Downtown Bowie crosswalk gets ‘beefed up’
A downtown Bowie pedestrian crosswalk has been beefed up by the Texas Department of Transportation, and drivers are urged to be aware of and adhere to it.
The crosswalk is located at the intersection of Tarrant Street and State Highway 59.
Bowie Police Chief Guy Green said they have been working with Main Street Bowie and TxDOT to find ways to improve the safety of this area.
With new businesses going in on that block there have been concerns about pedestrian safety. Main Street officials also have concerns about foot traffic during events.
Shannon Skiles, Main Street manager, said she is thrilled to have the crosswalk improved and expanded thanks to the efforts of TxDOT and Chief Green.
“The crosswalk will insure great walkability downtown and improve the safety of pedestrians shopping, dining or attending special events,” said Skiles.
State law states the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway in a crosswalk if there is no traffic control signal in place.
The chief reports drivers who violate this law may be cited with a traffic ticket for a Class C misdemeanor, which could have a fine up to $500.
“Main Street has concerns as its festivals expand and as businesses open to create a safe environment for pedestrians,” said the chief. “If people feel safe, hopefully it will develop even more foot traffic for this area.”
Due to the July 4th holiday this week, The Bowie News will be printing early in the week. Deadline for any news or ad for the July 6 paper will be noon on July 2. The Bowie News office will be closed on July 4.
Meet the ladies of the 2024 Jim Bowie Days Pioneer Court as they prepare for the crowning on June 28.
Hosted by the Bowie Amity Club, the crowning and pioneer reunion begins at 2:30 p.m. on June 28 at the Bowie Community Center, middle section.
Mildred McCraw, known to many as the “Chicken Lady,” as well as Bowie’s biggest cheerleader, has been selected to serve as pioneer queen. Her duchesses will be Doris McGuffey longtime local business woman and radio air personality at KNTX Radio, and Margaret Long, longtime bank official with Sanger Bank.
See the full stories from these ladies in your weekend Bowie News.
“Memorable marketing in the post-pandemic era” will be the feature for the third installment of the Bowie Business Boost on April 16.
Lorie Vincent, certified economic developer, will bring the program that begins at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast and the program 8-9:30 a.m. at the Bowie Community Center.
Registration is $49 which includes all four sessions. The final program is May 21. Register at accelerationbydesign.com/event-details/bowiebusinessboost.
Call the Bowie EDC office at 940-872-4193 for additional information.
Vincent is a professional trainer, writer and economic developer with a focus on community and business marketing. She will share how your audience has changed in the post-pandemic era. Vincent will show you how easy and innovative adjustments to your marketing goals can grow your bottom line and result in strong customer engagement.
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