NEWS
Commissioners may lift burn ban Monday
Montague County Commissioners will consider lifting the ban on outdoor burning when they meet at 9 a.m. on Monday.
The burn ban has been in place since Feb. 22. Often the ban is a like cloud-seeding with rain falling shortly thereafter. This time was no different. February came to an end with a total of 2.07 inches of rainfall. March in its opening two weeks has seen 2.82 inches.
Other action items on the agenda include an update on projects stemming from Federal Emergency Management Administration Agency disaster funds.
The county’s property insurance renewal will be reviewed along with the of Compsync software in the sheriff’s office.
Precinct two will consider accepting three lots from the City of Bowie and accepting Sandy Lane as a county road. Various tax sale bids also will be considered.
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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