NEWS
Nocona EMS asks for more funds
By DANI BLACKBURN
Montague County Commissioners will face tough decisions in the coming weeks as they whittle down more than one million dollars in expenses from the proposed budget presented in Monday’s meeting.
The proposed 2018 expenses total $12,858,000 with projected income of $11,786,303, creating a budget shortfall of $1,071,697.
The process of completing the budget will begin in a called meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday as Montague County Tax Assessor Sydney Nowell presents the certified appraisal values for 2017. The public budget hearings are set for Aug. 14 and Aug. 20.
The court had its fourth budget workshop Monday debating more funding for Nocona ambulance and possibly new state mandates.
Representatives from Nocona General Hospital attended Monday’s workshop to request the same percentage increase Bowie received in its recent negotiations. This request comes on the heels of Saint Jo EMS asking for an increase two weeks ago.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for the 800 block of Lively Street. Affected residents should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. If you are impacted by this notice and need bottled water, please call the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator at (940) 977-4941
The heat advisory that has been in place all week continues until 8 p.m. Friday night.
The National Weather Service reports strong high pressure overhead will bring triple digit high temperatures along with heat index readings approaching 110 degrees for much of next week. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses when outdoors, schedule frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned areas, and stay hydrated.
Make sure to check on your older neighbors to make sure they are staying cool and hydrates, and make sure pets have shade and water.
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