NEWS
County jail passes annual inspection
For the seventh year in a row the Montague County Jail passed its annual inspection with no deficiencies.
Sheriff Paul Cunningham presented the jail inspection report to the commissioner’s court at its Monday meeting. The inspection was done on Nov. 19 by Jackie Semmler of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
The 101-capacity facility is coordinated by the sheriff and Jail Administrator Carolyn Berryman.
“We had no deficiencies once again and I am very proud of that,” said Cunningham.
The county safety committee also presented its year-end awards during Monday’s meeting.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
Pictured: Cassie Mills of the sheriff’s office and Ricky Roberts of precinct four, were on hand Monday to receive the year-end safety award from the county safety committee. Shawn Jones, courthouse, also received the award. It was presented at Monday’s commissioner’s court meeting. (Photo by Barbara Green)
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Parker Road to Old Bowie Lake. Affected customers should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Results of water testing should be available shortly after noon today. If the testing is good, the BOIL WATER NOTICE may be lifted shortly thereafter
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
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