NEWS
Nocona man dies in one-vehicle wreck
A 48-year-old Nocona man was killed in a single-vehicle accident north of Bowie on U.S. 287 near Leona Road.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports the accident occurred about 10:40 a.m. on Dec. 1. Jeff Tomkins was the victim and the sole occupant in the car.
Tomkins was traveling north on U.S. Highway 287 between Bowie and Bellevue when his 2000 Toyota passenger car left the roadway, drove into a concrete culvert and then struck a tree head-on at highway speed.
The trooper reports the preliminary investigation and eye witness accounts indicate Tomkins may have suffered a medical problem while driving, causing his vehicle to leave the roadway.
Tompkins was pronounced dead at the scene by a justice of the peace and he was sent to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner for autopsy. The DPS said Tomkins was wearing his safety belt. The crash is still under investigation.
Photo by Rosie Cole
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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