NEWS
New law will bring many changes for citizens
On Jan. 1, Texas becomes the 45th state to allow licensed citizens to carry handguns openly in public.
After that date, individuals will be eligible to apply for a license to openly carry firearms on their person. Previously, licenses could only be obtained to carry a concealed weapon.
State law allows residents age 21 and older, as well as those on active military duty, to obtain a license after undergoing a background check, taking classes and passing the written and hands-on test.
According to the Department of Public Safety under the new legislation, only those with this license to carry are allowed to “openly” carry a holstered handgun with some exceptions.
What used to be called a concealed handgun license is now known as a license to carry and is required to carry a handgun both openly and concealed. The same license authorizes both. Read the full story in the weekend News.
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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