NEWS
Upper Trinity backs off on proposed five-acre well rule
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Montague County Commissioners continued work on updating the county subdivision rules Tuesday, as a few court members appeared disappointed the groundwater district was backing down on its proposal to move from a two-acre tract for
County officials began working on the rules in December with Bob Bass of Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP of Austin. The law firm provided the court with a tentative proposal that it began going through on Tuesday. A March 5 tentative meeting date was set for the next discussion.
The possible increase in water well tract requirements was a big element of the rules. Previously officials from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District reported the proposed permanent rules included the change, but following public hearings that
Doug Shaw, general manager for the UTGCD, told the court Tuesday the board has “stepped back” on the rule change and will stay with two acres largely in response to the commissioner’s courts in Hood and Parker County’s strong stance and threats of litigation. He added Wise and Montague County commissioners had been pretty supportive of the change.
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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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