NEWS
Commissioners change SO, jail payroll process
A long slate of topics were addressed by the Montague County Commissioner’s Court Monday, including several annual agreements.
The payroll process for the sheriff’s office and jail was changed to help even out the payments.
Treasurer LaVonda Langford explained the pay period is 28 days for the members of this staff and with the 171 rule, 171 hours is the maximum they can work at which point any additional hours go to comp time.
Under the new 86 rule the staff is guaranteed 172 hours or 86 each pay period. Commissioner Bob Langford said this will certainly simplify things, splitting it all even and he doesn’t know why they didn’t do that before.
Chief Deputy Jack Lawson said there are no negatives as far as he can see because it will be easier for the staff to know what they will receive each pay period. This change will be effective with the next pay period. Read the full story in the your 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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