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Saint Jo City Council moves it meeting to Thursday

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The Saint Jo City Council meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 11 has been moved to 7 p.m. on Feb. 12

The meeting will cover a myriad of topics, beginning with possible approval of a new citizen participation plan related to a Texas Community Development Block Grant.

There will be a call for a public hearing on adding an ordinance for the possession or purchase of tobacco products – including electronic cigarettes – and the sale and merchandising of said e-cigs and liquid nicotine to minors.

There will be discussion and action on several matters as it relates to the police department, including possible action on a new K-9 unit and police vehicle.

An executive session is slated for the possible hiring of a third police officer. The city has needed a third officer since Travis Barnaby left the force in December.

The public works department is seeking a sewer machine, and there will be discussion and possible action on this matter.

There will be discussion and possible action on a pair of requests from Jack Schoppa, including one for live bands to play on the square during big events and having a fund-raiser on the square for the Stonewall Saloon.

There will be discussion and possible action on Joe Dial’s request for a National Park Feasibility Study and Mike Martin’s request for applying for a Planning and Capacity Building Grant.

In addition, there will be discussion and possible approval on Economic Development 4A’s updated bylaws.

At the end of the meeting, the council will hear reports from department heads will be given and there will be action on ordering the May 9 elections.

 

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Gold-Burg High one-act prepares for public show on Sunday

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The cast and crew of Gold-Burg High School’s state-bound one-act play “Interview,” will present a public show at 4 p.m. on May 5 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
Admission is $5 and there will be a bake sale to raise funds for travel and other OAP expenses. The show is directed by Linda Fitzner.
The group will travel to Austin to perform on May 13 for the state title. This is the school’s first time to take a play to the state contest.

Pictured above: Cast of “Interview” in rehearsal this week. (Courtesy photo)

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Voters decide today on two ISD bonds

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Voters in Bowie and Forestburg Independent School Districts will have their say Saturday as both entities offer up bond issues to improve infrastructure.
Early voting came to an end on Tuesday with a total of 1,230 people casting their ballots.
On election day the polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three locations: Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Forestburg ISD Library and Sunset City Hall. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations due to countywide voting.

Read more about both bond proposals in your weekend Bowie News.

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City crews replace fire hydrant near downtown

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Water was off Wednesday morning as the City of Bowie public works crew replaced a fire hydrant at the corner of Walnut and Matthews. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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