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New Bowie ITC dedicated at college campus Friday
By BARBARA GREEN
Partnership, collaboration, dedication and persistence were just a few of the words used to described the North Central Texas College Bowie campus as the new Industrial Technology Center was dedicated in ceremonies Friday.
Local and college officials welcomed a large crowd thanking all those who helped make the latest $3 million, 8,700-square foot facility a reality. The ITC will house industrial technical programs like machining, welding and HVAC repair.
Emily Klement, former Bowie campus dean and now associate vice chancellor of external affairs, brought the welcome and gave a brief history of the college campus. She recalled the city and local leaders were the first to use the economic development sales tax to fund a community college some 20 years ago. That unique start lead to the success of the local campus.
“I don’t know how many generations will be impacted by this latest project, but it will get people to work, and work eliminates poverty. This is a campus of hope, opportunity and possibilities,” said Klement.
Read the full story of the dedication in your weekend News.
The cast and crew of Gold-Burg High School’s state-bound one-act play “Interview,” will present a public show at 4 p.m. on May 5 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
Admission is $5 and there will be a bake sale to raise funds for travel and other OAP expenses. The show is directed by Linda Fitzner.
The group will travel to Austin to perform on May 13 for the state title. This is the school’s first time to take a play to the state contest.
Pictured above: Cast of “Interview” in rehearsal this week. (Courtesy photo)
Voters in Bowie and Forestburg Independent School Districts will have their say Saturday as both entities offer up bond issues to improve infrastructure.
Early voting came to an end on Tuesday with a total of 1,230 people casting their ballots.
On election day the polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three locations: Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Forestburg ISD Library and Sunset City Hall. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations due to countywide voting.
Read more about both bond proposals in your weekend Bowie News.
Water was off Wednesday morning as the City of Bowie public works crew replaced a fire hydrant at the corner of Walnut and Matthews. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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