Heat advisory expanded to Montague and Cooke Counties

Published

6 years ago

07/17/2018

Updated: 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Heat Advisory has been extended to include Montague, Cooke and Grayson Counties. 
U.S. Weather Service - Fort Worth
307 AM CDT Tue Jul 17 2018

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North and Central Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening
northeast of a Gainesville to Canton line. Gusty downburst winds
and lightning strikes will be the primary hazards.

A Heat Advisory is in effect in the vicinity of Interstate 35 where
high temperatures will reach or exceed 103 degrees.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Hot conditions are forecast across a majority of North and Central
Texas from midweek into the upcoming weekend. Actual temperatures
should climb into the 101 to 108 degree range, with heat index values
between 105 to 110 degrees for the mid to late week period. These
conditions can increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.

Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

Published

6 hours ago

11/19/2024

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Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.

Below are a couple of forms you can print

COUNTY LIFE

New flag poles installed at military memorials

Published

3 days ago

11/16/2024

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These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)

COUNTY LIFE

New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo

Published

3 days ago

11/16/2024

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A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.

Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.

Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)