NEWS
Bowie ISD releases its return to school plan

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
With one week to go before the new school year opens, Bowie Independent School District Trustees reviewed its “Return to school plan” Tuesday night and approved student and employee handbooks for the new year.
Superintendent Blake Enlow said while the return plan does not require board approval, he wanted their review before it was submitted to the Texas Education Agency. He explained the plan must include the directive for the asynchronous instruction model whereby students can receive remote instruction. A plan must be in place in order for the district to draw its regular state funding.
The return plan driven by COVID-19 restrictions and protocols covers everything from visitors to teacher’s office hours. The plans are available on the district website and Facebook page.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
NEWS
Amon Carter Water Supply Corporation board sets meeting

The board of directors of the Amon Carter Lake Water Supply Corporation will meet at 6 p.m. at Carter Lake Baptist Church 4759 FM 1125.
Agenda items include an engineer’s presentation and resolution workshop with Daniel Deweber and Prairie Branch Properties.
NEWS
County preliminary values up 9.1%

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Seeing your preliminary property values has the potential to make you cry, but coupled with rumors about homestead exemptions changed or eliminated has made the arrival even more dramatic.
Last week those preliminary property tax value notices began arriving in mailboxes across Montague County. Some 9,066 statements were sent out by the Montague County Tax Appraisal District along with 4,689 oil and gas notices by Pritchard and Abbott.
Overall county values went up 9% based on the preliminary values for 2025.
For many it was shock to open that envelope as values jumped in almost every taxing entity.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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Superintendent Enlow leaving Bowie ISD

After six years as superintendent of Bowie Independent School District and a total of 14 years in the district, Superintendent Blake Enlow announced his resignation on May 5, effective May 23.
In an email to district staff, Enlow said “Serving as your superintendent has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding chapters of my professional life…Together, we have faced challenges, celebrated successes and worked tirelessly to provide an excellent education for every student in our care.”
The superintendent continued the decision was not made lightly and stems from personal and professional considerations.
He anticipates the board will meet, possibly next week, to discuss a plan to begin a superintendent search.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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