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City of Bowie losing seven employees to retirement

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As 2014 comes to a close, the City of Bowie says good-bye to seven employees with combined full-time experience of 148 years.

These long-tenured workers took advantage of an early buy-out program offered through the city to take advantage of the current mortality tables used by the Texas Municipal Retirement System.

Starting Jan. 1 2015, the mortality tables will change to longer-lived morality tables, which will lower the amount of monthly annuity payments retired employees receive.

A reception will honor these retiring employees from 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 29 at the city community room. The public is invited to attend. Read the full feature on all those retiring in the weekend Bowie News. Pictured – Debbie Eckeberger, Billie Jean Johnson and Mitzi Wallace, three long-time city administrative staff employees are set to retire Dec. 31. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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Flood advisory issued for Montague County

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Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 12:32PM CDT until July 6 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive

rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…Portions of Montague and Wise counties in north central

Texas

* WHEN…Until 330 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

– Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This

will likely cause urban and small stream flooding. Low lying

and/or poor drainage areas will experience minor flooding in

the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.

– Some locations that will experience flooding include…

Decatur, Bridgeport, Bowie, Alvord, Chico, Paradise, Sunset,

Lake Bridgeport, Lake Amon G Carter, Runaway Bay, Park

Springs, Crafton, Fruitland, Balsora, Cottondale, Mallard,

Forestburg and Boonsville.

Instructions

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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City crews working water line break

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City of Bowie water crews are working a break in an six-inch water line near the intersection of Mill and Tarrant at this time. Drivers should be aware of multiple vehicles in this area and be cautious. (courtesy photos)

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21-day waiting period begins

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At a called meeting on July 2, the Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to name Dr. Donna L. Hale as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent.
Board President Jacky Betts said after much deliberation the board was excited to share the news regarding leadership of the district. Dr. Hale currently serves as the assistant superintendent at Perryton ISD and previously led Miami ISD as superintendent. She brings more than 27 years of experience in education to the position.
“Hale has excelled in various roles, including teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. Her extensive experience and dedication to the field make her an exceptional choice for our district,” said Betts
In accordance with Texas law, a 21-day waiting period is required following the announcement of a lone finalist before the official hiring can take place.
“We are thrilled to introduce Hale to Bowie ISD and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our community,” concluded Betts.

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