NEWS
Burn ban lifted; COPsync approved
The burn ban, in place for less than a month, was lifted in Montague County on Monday by the commissioner’s court.
The ban was put into place on Feb. 22, and since that time nearly 3.07 inches of rain has fallen in the Bowie area. Total rainfall for February recorded at the Bowie water plant is 2.07 inches. For the first three months of the year through March 14, 5.52 inches of rain was recorded.
The Montague County Sheriff’s Office received approval to take part in COPsync, a software-based information data system that connects officers in every jurisdiction in real-time. The court also heard an update of federal disaster relief projects stemming from flooding last spring. Read the full story in the mid-week News.
After a year of renovations Nelson Street at Mill was reopened today to traffic. Nearly $3 million in repairs were made to this area to repair major drainage issues. A Bowie police vehicle came along and was the first vehicle to roll through after city staff and council members removed the barricades. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Lake Amon G. Carter has now (Thursday, Nov. 14) re-opened for boating. Selma Parkremains closed due to electric problems caused by high water. Water levels remain above normal and boaters should be cautious of possible debris.
The lake was closed on Nov. 8 after heavy rainfall and a rising lake level. It is considered full at 920 mean sea level and through the weekend it was topped more than 922 msl.
Bowie High School staff and students welcomed veterans for their annual tribute and breakfast on Veterans Day. Members of the FFA, Kyle Keeler and Rylan Cole folded the American flag as each fold was explained during the ceremony.
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