NEWS
Elections gain newcomers
Election filing will continue through Aug. 19 for the city and school elections in the Nov. 5 elections.
Diane Higgins has filed to run for the precinct one seat on the Bowie council presently filled by Arlene Bishop. Precinct two incumbent Jason Love filed and will be challenged by Jason Johnson.
Mayor Gaylynn Burris has filed for re-election. Bill Miller filed for the precinct three seat filled by Wayne Bell, who had not filed.
For the Bowie School Board, retired educator Jeff Jackson has filed for place three, presently filled by Shea Brown. Place four, held by Warren Price, also will be on the ballot. Neither of the incumbents have filed.
For the Saint Jo School Board election, both incumbents, Mike Martin and Rodney Swircynski, have filed for the race.
For the Saint Jo City Council three places will be on the ballot: Carla Hennessey, Brad Bugg and Shaden Clark. No filings have been reported for the council.
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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