NEWS
Congressman gets early preview of new ITC in Bowie
By BARBARA GREEN
North Central Texas College and the Bowie Texas 4B Sales Tax Corporation will celebrate the completion of the new industrial technology center at the Bowie campus with a grand opening ceremony 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
There will be a ribbon cutting and program featuring college and local dignitaries as the new campus is dedicated. Lunch will be served to guests afterward and NCTC will have information booths setup exploring its programs. The public is invited to attend.
The new technology center is a project financed by the 4B Sales Tax Corporation and it has been in the planning stage for more than two years as the group worked closely with NCTC officials to develop an industrial technology program that could serve the needs of the Montague County area.
Ward Wallace, president of the 4B board, said they are excited about the new opportunities the ITC will open for everyone who may be interested in technical training.
“Education broadens the horizons for everyone, so I think it is really good to expand. We have also had several employers from outside the area who want to send their workers to train on the new machinery, so it also can bring in some outside people,” said Wallace.
Monday afternoon college officials, members of the 4B board got an early preview of the new building along with District 13 U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Amarillo), his wife Sally.
Kenny Smith, program instructor, gave Thornberry a tour of the building explaining the different machines and the classes that will be taught. Architects Dick Bundy and Ken Dowdy both of BYSP Architects of Wichita Falls also assisted with the tour.
Read the full story in the mid-week 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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