COUNTY LIFE
Return of the City of Bowie’s drive-up pay window put on hold
It appeared the city office may get its drive-up window back as the topic appeared on Tuesday’s agenda, but the council tabled action, at least for a short time, as the mayor “explores an option.”
While the Mayor Gaylynn Burris did not elaborate on the option there have been rumblings that in the near future there could be a shift in office locations, possibly to the community room. There was no confirmation at the meeting although that was one of the possibilities broached by the mayor during a recent city employee meeting.
Regarding the window, Burris said it was taken out without council approval and due to public questions, she placed the topic on the agenda.
“We are looking at other options than putting the window back and if that suffices I would like the council to not put it back yet. I have been working on a project for three weeks, but things don’t move fast in government,” said the mayor.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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