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Funeral service on Sunday in BHS gymnasium

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A prayer vigil was conducted in front of Bowie Junior High on Wednesday in honor of Rhonda Parr. (Courtesy photo)

By BARBARA GREEN, editor@bowienewsonline.com
The Bowie and Nocona areas are mourning the shocking death of Bowie Junior High Coach Rhonda Duncan Parr Wednesday evening after she collapsed with a possible brain aneurysm Tuesday night.
The 28-year-educator taught sixth grade girl’s PE and junior high sports. Bowie Superintendent Blake Enlow announced the loss in a letter to the “Jackrabbit Community.”
“Our beloved teacher, coach and friend, Rhonda Parr, passed away on Feb. 4. Little did we know as we witnessed her work the table at the Nocona vs. Bowie basketball game on Tuesday evening it would be the last time we would see her. Coach Rhonda Parr was not only a pillar in the Bowie community, but her impact stretched to the entire Montague County area and she will be dearly missed,” wrote Enlow.
Parr, age 49, had reportedly left the basketball game because she did not feel well and her head was hurting. As she traveled to her home at Montague, she became ill and had to stop on the side of the road. An ambulance was called and she went to a Fort Worth hospital where she died Wednesday afternoon.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Bowie High School gymnasium and the family says everyone is welcome to attend but are asked to wear masks in honor of Parr. Burial will follow in Montague Cemetery.
Viewing hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the White Family Funeral home.

Read the full story as friends share their memories of Rhonda Parr in the weekend Bowie News.

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Gov. Abbott announces special session

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Signs 1,155 Bills, Vetoes 26 Bills For 89th Regular Legislative Session

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 26 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. Governor Abbott’s veto statements may be viewed here and here. The Governor also announced he will call a Special Session to begin on Monday, July 21, along with an initial list of agenda items. 

“Working with the Texas Legislature, we delivered results that will benefit Texans for generations to come,” said Governor Abbott. “Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and the Texas House and Senate worked hard to send critical legislation to my desk. This session has seen monumental success, but there is more we can do.”

All seven of Governor Abbott’s emergency items passed the Texas Legislature and were signed into law:

Additionally, Governor Abbott:

At this time, the Governor has identified several bills that were vetoed or filed without signature that will be placed on the upcoming Special Session agenda for further consideration: 

  • Senate Bill 3: Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products.
  • Senate Bill 648: Relating to recording requirements for certain instruments concerning real property.
  • Senate Bill 1253: Relating to impact and production fees for certain water projects and to the regulation of certain wells; authorizing a fee.
  • Senate Bill 1278: Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
  • Senate Bill 1758: Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
  • Senate Bill 2878: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
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City of Bowie officials close Pillar and Rock intersection due to sinkhole

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On Friday city officials reported the intersection at Rock and Pillar was closed due to a sinkhole in the street. This area has been experiencing major drainage problems for many years damaging culverts and the street asphalt and concrete, with a portion of the street collapsing earlier in the spring. Drivers should avoid this area.

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Lake Amon G. Carter to reopen on June 20

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