COUNTY LIFE
Amon Carter remains closed
As of Monday, Lake Amon G. Carter and Selma Park remained closed to boating traffic due to high water across the lake.
The lake was closed early Saturday morning as the lake level crested at 924.21 msl. This is 4.21 feet above what is considered full for the lake.
The closure referred to no boating, swimming or camping until the lake level drops back below 922 msl.
On Monday afternoon the lake level was at 923.56 msl dropping only slightly from the 924.21 msl on Saturday. One week ago the lake level was 920.94 msl.
Between May 25 and June 3 Texas Mesonet recorded a total of 3.26 inches of rain for Bowie and 4.38 inches of rain for Nocona.
May rain totals are 5.16 inches for Bowie and 7.54 inches in Nocona.
Lake Nocona is at 88.8% full at 825.66 msl. It is full at 827 msl.
City Manager Bert Cunningham said a dock repair man contacted him about going onto the lake to pick up a dock that had disconnected from its location.
The repairman pulled it back to the property site to avoid it being a hazard in the lake and to make repairs.
The city manager said the only real problem was some people in four-wheel drive vehicles broke into Selma Park and made a big, muddy mess driving around the campground and park.
Pictured: Selma Park during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. (Bowie News file photo)
Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.
Meredith Earp was presented with a proclamation honoring her accomplishments as she graduates as valedictorian of Victory Christian Academy and attends the United States Air Force Academy. She received an appointment to all three major service academies. She is the daughter of Brandon and Trisha Earp. Mayor Gaylynn Burris made the presentation at last week’s council meeting. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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