NEWS
Arrestor burns out at substation
Electrical power went out shortly after 9 p.m. Wednesday night when a lightning arrestor on top of the large transformer at the City of Bowie substation burned out.
Bowie City Manager Bert Cunningham said the city electric crew work with a team from Brazos Electric which operates the feeder lines into the station. He explained while it was a “relatively easy fix” for the crews, the city crew has been working almost non-stop since the storm.
Power was back on across the city about 11:15 p.m. Cunningham said a technician from ShermCo was coming to check on a relay at the substation this week, so they plan on having them check the arrestor while on site. Power went out around 3 p.m. Friday during repair work at the station. Power came back on at 4:30 p.m.
While additional repairs were underway at the substation Friday afternoon there was a problem that led to the power going off at 3 p.m. and not coming back on until 4:30 p.m.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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