NEWS
Bowie artist killed in head-on crash
J.R. Cook
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. today for J.R. Cook, Bowie, who was killed in a two-vehicle head-on collision in Jack County.
The service was set for Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro.
Two people were killed in the crash that occurred at 9:10 a.m. on Aug. 1, on State Highway 59, 20 miles north of Jacksboro.
According to the Department of Public Safety, Jan Russle “J.R.” Cook, 57, Bowie, was traveling south on State Highway 59 in a 2018 Dodge Caravan. Colby Charles Cosper, 35, Clifton, was driving north in a 2017 Ford F-150.
Cosper reportedly crossed the center stripe while trying to negotiate a hill with a curve in the highway. Cook was unable to avoid the truck as they crested the hill. They struck head-on in the southbound lane of traffic.
Cook was pronounced dead at the scene, while Cosper was airlifted to John Peter Smith Hospital with serious injuries. He died later that day at the hospital.
This crash is under investigation.
The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
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