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Chief Peta’s playground receives grant through historical society
Eleven qualifying organizations have been awarded TNMP Power Grants for investment in communities served by Texas-New Mexico Power.
The grants, from the TNMP Fund, were made available to organizations for use in community safety, economic development, education and environmental efforts.
A total of $50,000 in funding was available. More than 40 nonprofits, municipalities and school districts applied for the grants, which were for up to $5,000 each.
“There are organizations doing great work in communities we serve across the state,” TNMP President Neal Walker said. “We’re glad we’re able to pitch in, too.”
Recipients are:
• North Montague County Historical Society and Museum: $5,000 toward upgrading and improving Enid Justin City Park in Nocona.
Phase one of the playground tot land was completed this past summer.
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Bowie Council meeting cancelled
The regular meeting of the Bowie City Council for July 22 has been cancelled. City Manager Bert Cunningham and Mayor Gaylynn Burris will be attending the Texas Public Power Association conference.
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Missing man has close ties with Nocona
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City staff examines new generators for water plant
City of Bowie officials were on hand to inspect the emergency electrical generators that were delivered last week.
Mayor Gaylynn Burris and City Manager Bert Cunningham inspected one of three emergency electrical generators purchased as part of an ongoing Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant. They also talked with Jay Evans, head of the city electric department, and Jerry Sutton, director of the water treatment plant about the next step for installation of the generators.
This grant provides funding for one 150 kW and two 250 kW generators for use at the water treatment plant.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
City Manager Bert Cunningham and Mayor Gaylynn Burris talk with the electric and water department staff about the new generators. (Photo by Cindy Roller)
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