NEWS
Neighborhood Watch launches in Bowie
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
About 25 people attended the first public meeting of the Bowie Neighborhood Watch Thursday night as the new citizen’s group is organized in the city.
Stephanie Post and several other volunteers are coordinating the program assisted by the Bowie Police Department. Introducing herself to the group, she and her husband, Ken, moved to Bowie from Kenosha, WI where they took part in the neighborhood watch that attempted to tackle drugs, gangs and the bullying of their neighbors.
Post said while Bowie does not have a “crime wave,” they would like to be prepared and work together as a team with neighbors and the police department.
Neighborhood Watch is one of the oldest and most well-know crime prevention concepts in North America. According to the National Sheriff’s Association, the program has roots dating back to colonial times when night watchmen patrolled the streets. In the late
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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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