NEWS
Bowie City Council to fill vacancy
The Bowie City Council will fill its one vacancy when it meets at 6 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the council chambers.
This vacancy opened up after Gaylynn Burris moved into the mayor’s position from the north ward precinct one, she was appointed to a few months earlier.
Applications from potential appointees were solicited by the council and five were received from Tracey Gilbow, Kendel Hickenbottom, Tawni Jones, Thomas Kent and Craig Stallcup. The appointee will fill the one year remaining on the unexpired term and take the oath Tuesday night.
The council also will set a final date to stop accepting city manager applications. City Secretary Sandy Page said they have received a total of 21 submissions.
New council members will receive the annual post-election orientation and discussion of duties given by City Attorney Tracey Jennings.
City officials will consider purchasing a new ambulance after a 2008 unit was “totaled” by the insurance company after a recent accident. New ambulances run about $200,000.
In other agenda items Comcell will give an update on broadband service and a pair of appointments will be made to the library board.
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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