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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 jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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