NEWS
Criminals travel to find new targets, be cautious this summer
By BARBARA GREEN
Bowie Police encourage local residents not to become complacent as the summer season begins, which could lead to you becoming a target for criminals.
Sgt. Bob Blackburn and Sgt. Randy Hanson said citizens often become lackadaisical about securing their homes, property and vehicles when the children are out of school and life enters the summer slowdown.
In addition, the officers are continuing to investigate more and more crimes that involve suspects who are from out of town who come into the rural areas seeking out easy targets.
These incidents include vehicle theft, vehicle burglaries and even organized criminals hitting local business. Assistant Chief Kent Stagg says just because you live in a small town Bowie doesn’t mean you are always safe.
“There are groups of individuals who come here to go to our businesses or homes to steal, and then they go back to the metroplex or wherever,” said Stagg.
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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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