NEWS
April 4 last day to vote in time for the May 4 election
For those interested in voting in the May 4 elections the last day to register to vote is April 4.
The City of Nocona is the only municipal entity to have an election scheduled. There are two places on the city council up for election with three candidates on the ballot. Incumbents Tom Horn and Don C. Davis are running along with Robert Fuller.
Countywide, voters will consider the proposition: “Changing Montague County from Tier 1 county status to Tier 2 county status for purposes of municipal annexation as described by Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code.”
Elections Administrator Ginger Wall said voter registration forms are available at some local post offices and in her office in the courthouse annex. Registration must be done in person and be in her office by April 4.
Forms are available on the county website
Applications for a ballot by mail for the May 4 elections also are now being accepted. Those forms also are available on the website. Wall said a completed form must be received by her office by April 23, adding that means in her office, not postmarked.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
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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