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Bowie Council okays reading on grass clippings’ ban

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Grass mounds up along the curbs and streets and begins to grow causing damage to the streets. (Photo by Barbara Green)

By BARBARA GREEN
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In an attempt to improve the drainage system and streets across Bowie the city council Monday night approved the first reading of an ordinance that would make leaving of grass clippings, debris or other waste produced in conjunction with lawn maintenance on the public roads illegal and the property owner facing possible fines.
At the outset of the discussion several council members asked what they were trying to accomplish with the ordinance. Stoney Lowrance, head of the street department, told the council several people were involved with the development of the regulation, but his biggest concern is the deteriorating condition of the city drainage system. He said during the heavy rainy season they have to clear out the large drain grates of grass, brush and debris.
“The amount of grass clippings, leaves, tree branches that go into the drainage is backing up the system and clogging it up causing even more damage. We clear out the grates we can see like those along Highway 59 and Lover’s Lane, but those we can’t see clog and we won’t know until it is a problem. We also are at risk of that storm water backing up into the sewer system through the manholes which then becomes a health issue,” explained Lowrance.
He added another issue occurs when some people will cut their grass or rake up leaves, blow it out into the street and then call the street department to come clean it up. City streets also are where many landscape contractors blow their grass and clippings. Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.


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Take advantage of Emergency Supplies Sales Tax weekend

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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today encouraged Texans to take part in this year’s Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend starting Saturday, April 27 through Monday, April 29. “Having emergency supplies on-hand is a critical part of being prepared for potential severe weather,” said Governor Abbott. “I encourage Texans across the state to stock up on supplies they might need in an emergency to protect themselves and their loved ones, such as first aid kits, flashlights, or hand-held fire extinguishers.” Signed into law by Governor Abbott in 2015, Senate Bill 905 established Texas’ annual Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend allowing Texans to purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free either online or in person. Texans can visit the Texas Comptroller’s website for more information on qualifying purchases. As spring storms and increased wildfire danger impact Texas, along with the approaching hurricane season which begins on June 1, Texans are encouraged to review disaster preparedness tips and information on building an emergency supply kit at TexasReady.gov.
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Draft county subdivision rules prepared for hearing

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By BARBARA GREEN
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A public hearing has been scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on May 28 for the Montague County Commissioner’s Court to present the updated subdivision regulations that have been in the works for several months.
That date was set during Monday’s court session, where a development officer also was named and a state-required notice was approved. The 89-page draft of the subdivision regulations are available on the county website co.montague.tx.us/page/montague.home.
It was August 2019 when the regulations were adopted by the commissioners after much debate among water well drillers, groundwater district staff and directors, realtors and land developers.
During those original discussions water issues lead the way as many counties especially around heavily populated urban areas are experiencing water shortages and possible contamination due to an inadequate number of houses and wells or even the use of a public water system in the rural areas.
Charley Lanier, who has been working as a grant officer for the county, was named to be the subdivision development officer. After a brief 10-minute executive session, the court named Lanier who they said would be the “initial contact” for all developers who will accept all paperwork and plats.

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

Halie Bever of the Texas Association of Counties, presented the Montague County Commissioner’s Court with a plaque recognizing it as one of the 49 founding members of the TAC Risk Management Pool for worker’s compensation on its 50th anniversary. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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Water line, street repair complete

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City of Bowie water and street crews repair a broken water line in the area of Walnut and Smythe last week, along with repairing a large pot hole in the same area. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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