NEWS
Traveling Vietnam Wall embraced by many visitors during Bowie visit
Veterans, their families and citizens experienced the Vietnam Memorial Wall this past weekend as the Traveling Wall came to the Bowie Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8789. The 80X size replica of the Washington, D.C. memorial carries more than 58,000 names of those killed during the Vietnam War. Many people looked for family, friends or simply honored the memory of those whose names are imortalized. The VFW also presented a series of musical concerts throughout the day, “Pickin’ for Veterans,” to raise funds for the post and a veterans advocacy center that helps veterans find employment. See more photos in the mid-week News.
Gary Stephens and Chris Carter, post commander of Bowie VFW Posst 8789, laid a wreath during a ceremony Saturday morning at the wall. (Photo by Barbara Green)
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for the 800 block of Lively Street. Affected residents should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. If you are impacted by this notice and need bottled water, please call the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator at (940) 977-4941
The heat advisory that has been in place all week continues until 8 p.m. Friday night.
The National Weather Service reports strong high pressure overhead will bring triple digit high temperatures along with heat index readings approaching 110 degrees for much of next week. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses when outdoors, schedule frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned areas, and stay hydrated.
Make sure to check on your older neighbors to make sure they are staying cool and hydrates, and make sure pets have shade and water.
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