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Saint Jo City Council to meet Wednesday

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The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 with a Texas’ new open-carry weapons policy headlining the agenda.

The council may enter into executive session to discuss the matter with City Attorney Andy Messer.

After executive session, the council will reconvene and discuss and act on the new open-carry law, which was established on Jan. 1.

There also will be discussion and action on amending the current 2015-16 fiscal year budget.

After citizen comments, the meeting will begin with several citizen requests. Sheri Davis will ask to have a five-kilometer color run in Saint Jo to benefit the Relay for Life.

John and Dena Moragues’ will make a request to burn within the city limits, and Paul Sampson requests water services – even though he lives outside city limits.

There will be discussion on the proposed 2016 Texas Municipal Retirement System rate, which provides benefits to employees of Texas municipalities such as Saint Jo.

Chamber of Commerce President Dick Crist will meet with the council to discuss three initiatives the organization is purusing.

There also will be approval of a 2015 racial profile report from the police department, minutes from the Jan. 13 meeting, paying bills and financial statements

Reports will be given in writing by city department heads, including Police Chief Tyler Roy, Public Works Director Marty Hilton and Fire Chief Scott Thomas.

 

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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

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Repairs prompt boil order

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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.

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Elevated fire danger today

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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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