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Bowie battles water meter issues

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By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Two years into the process, the City of Bowie is battling with Nexgrid to replace faulty communication nodes in more than 600 water meters across the city.
City Manager Bert Cunningham said the problems were underway when he arrived on the job several months ago with about 200 water meters affected; however, the issue has grown to 631 meters. The electric meters are operating fine.
“I told them I am running out of patience and this needs to be fully resolved. They are making an effort, but not fast enough to suit me,” said Cunningham.
He continued the company is dragging its feet in sending new modules and communication equipment. These nodes have a 10-20 year warranty and Cunningham said no one seems to know why they have stopped working. Nexgrid has sent out the nodes and city crews have been changing them out as they can.

Read the full story in the mid-week News.

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First responders go to wreck on U.S. 287 North near Hwy 101

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Bowie and Sunset emergency personnel and Department of Public Safety Troopers went to this wreck shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday. It appears to have involved a large semi-truck and this white SUV. It did not appear that anyone was injured although Bowie EMS responded. No additional details were available. (News photo by Barbara Green)

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New Bowie councilors to take oath of office

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Newly elected members of the Bowie City Council will meet in a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 17.
City officials previously announced there would be one meeting in November and one in December.
After canvassing votes from the Nov. 3 elections, Levi Bailey, precinct one; Laura Sproles, precinct two and Terry Gunter, precinct three, will receive the oath office, afterwhich a mayor protem will be selected.
In new items of business, a request for $37,782.96 out of the tap account to buy 30 three-quarter water meters, 12 two-inch water meters and 100 modules will be examined.
City Emergency Management Coordinator Kirk Higgins will present a public meeting on the city’s emergency management plan. The planning and zoning commission also will offer a recommendation on a replat request in the Hutchison Addition.
An executive session is set for consultation with the city attorney related to a sewer easement agreement with Gary Coker.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will report on the Rock and Pillar drainage project, the Glenn Hills Lift Station, phase three of the sewer line replacement project and phase two of the sewer line project.

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BISD trustees to meet on Nov. 16

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Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Nov. 16.
Three returning board members will take the oath of office following an uncontested election. They are Guy Green, Lee Hughes and Keith Richey. The current officers will be dissolved and a new slate elected.
In recognition, the district will introduce the state cross country qualifiers and the eighth grade football team.
Superintendent Donna Hale will present the monthly operation reports, attendance and enrollment figures and personnel updates.
Director of Student Service Jason Childress will discuss the House Bill 3 goals, followed by campus administrator reports.
In action items, the 2025-26 financial and compliance report will be considered for approval, along with Bowie ISD board goals, HB3 board goals, board of trustee operating procedures and discussion of a board resolution authorizing a one-time employee retention payment.
The agenda also includes a closed session with no specific topic listed only the items that can be considered in executive session.

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