COUNTY LIFE
Bowie Community Room reno wins approval for new city offices
After being on and off for the past few years, the renovation of the community room for use as city offices won approval this week.
The city council once more debated the need and reviewed the bidders, but in the end, went with the project unanimously.
In February, the architect firm of Bundy, Young, Sims and Potter of Wichita Falls prepared design specs. In late March the city advertised for bids locally, but did not receive any proposal. The bid area was expanded and four companies offered bids ranging from $189,750 to $282,000.
City Manager Bert Cunningham said during the review of the bidders by the architects, and negotiating with the two low bidders they found a few areas to change which reduced the low bid from Gary Baker Construction of Wichita Falls to $170,990.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
As North Texas finally transitions towards cooler temperatures, community water needs change as well.
Preparing your home for freezing temperatures can save time and money, especially with meteorologists expecting El Nino to bring wintry weather to the Southwest United States. Use these tips from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to winterize your house and well, all while saving a few gallons.
Now is the time to check fixtures in your home for leaks or moisture loss.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
In today’s edition enjoy the funny and touching letters to Santa submitted by children from across Montague County. Businesses also thank their customers for their patronage this past year with holiday greetings.
It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year
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