NEWS
Low voter turnout for contested races
Typically, constitutional amendment election years see low voter turnout and Tuesday’s election was no different even with contested races within Bowie and Saint Jo.
According to Montague County Elections Administrator Ginger Wall there was a 10.62 percent voter turnout as 1,393 ballots were cast from a pool of 13,118 registered voters in the county.
There was a slate of seven constitutional amendments on the ballot, which were passed across the state as well as in the county.
There were some hotly contested races within the Bowie City Council following months of controversy and argument over city operations, budgetary issues and electric rates. While some expected a huge turnout due to the uproar, there was clearly no “mandate,” as the votes were so close.
Read the full story in the weekend 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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