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Elections gain newcomers

Election filing will continue through Aug. 19 for the city and school elections in the Nov. 5 elections.
Diane Higgins has filed to run for the precinct one seat on the Bowie council presently filled by Arlene Bishop. Precinct two incumbent Jason Love filed and will be challenged by Jason Johnson.
Mayor Gaylynn Burris has filed for re-election. Bill Miller filed for the precinct three seat filled by Wayne Bell, who had not filed.
For the Bowie School Board, retired educator Jeff Jackson has filed for place three, presently filled by Shea Brown. Place four, held by Warren Price, also will be on the ballot. Neither of the incumbents have filed.
For the Saint Jo School Board election, both incumbents, Mike Martin and Rodney Swircynski, have filed for the race.
For the Saint Jo City Council three places will be on the ballot: Carla Hennessey, Brad Bugg and Shaden Clark. No filings have been reported for the council.
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Pedestrian vs. vehicle crash kills woman

A 42-year-old woman from Henrietta was killed in a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident at 3:30 p.m. on June 6 on U.S. Highway 287 near N. Butler Road.
The Department of Public Safety report states Car Dianne Chitwood was driving a 2015 Honda Accord northwest on U.S. 82. She was having mechanical issues and had stopped the vehicle on the left shoulder, partially in the left lane.
Chitwood had exited the vehicle and stood in the left lane to inspect the Honda. A second vehicle, a 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 driven by Kymberly Michelle Riddle, 61, Laramie, WY was also traveling northwest on U.S. 82 and struck the pedestrian and vehicle one.
The DPS report states Chitwood was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained during the crash. Riddle was uninjured. The crash remains under investigation.
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Casey Hall arrested after appeal bond was revoked

Texoma’s Homepage reported former 97th District Attorney Casey Hall was arrested in Sulphur Springs after her appeal bond was revoked. Click on the above link to read the story.
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Bowie City Council meets on June 10

The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on June 10 in the council chambers.
The meeting opens with the city manager’s report on meetings with the engineers on the Rock and Pillar Street repairs, budget preparation and substation transformer work.
In new business there will be resolution for allocating funds for a park enhancement project from 4B funds to build pickleball courts in Pelham Park. A pair of planning and zoning recommendations for a replat will be reviewed. Public comments conclude the agenda.
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