NEWS
Truck jack-knifes, strikes house
During Thursday afternoon’s rain shower around 4:15 p.m. this 18-wheeler tractor-trailer rig “jack-knifed” on U.S. Highway 81 just north of the Bowie city limits. Rodney Pendarvis, 57, a driver for Arnold Transportation was traveling south on Hwy. 81, and he left the roadway with his vehicle coming to rest facing westbound with the van trailer causing damage to the front porch of the house at 1597 U.S. 81. Bowie Police Officer Jerry Dilday said while rain and hydroplaning may have been the cause, the driver said he was going straight and then all at once he was going off the road. The damage to the front of the trailer can be seen where it struck the house. The porch had damage to shingles and facia boards from a preliminary exam said Dilday. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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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