NEWS
Cold snap didn’t hit crops hard this time
This week’s cold snap threw people for a loop as they were enjoying the fall temperatures.
There was a scramble to bring in those patio plants to protect them from any potential frost, but luckily Montague County missed the ice that caused damage and power outages west and north of here.
Bowie recorded 3.33 inches of rainfall since Oct. 24, after many weeks of no rain. Nocona recorded 3.11 inches.
The low temperatures in Bowie during that period also barely dipped below freezing with the low temp reported at 31 degrees on Oct. 27. Last October the coldest day was on Oct. 31 when it was at 25 degrees.
The lowest temperature recorded at the Bowie Water Plant weather station for 2020 was 17 degrees on Feb. 7 with 18 degrees the day before on Feb. 6.
Montague County Agriculture Agent Justin Hansard said this snap did not impact any crops. He recalled last Spring’s freeze that hit pecans and peaches hard.
“We haven’t really seen anything from this, it just added more moisture for winter which is good for the sheet and rye crops. We escaped the ice I don’t think we had an official ‘frost,’ yet,” said the agent.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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