NEWS
Burn ban renewed; county applies for Homeland Security grant to upgrade communications
Montague County Commissioners did not hesitate in renewing the burn ban as the court met for a called session Thursday afternoon.
Despite last week’s rain, snow and ice, members of the court agreed conditions have not improved enough to support not having a ban. The most recent 30-day ban ended on Tuesday.
Commissioner Mark Murphey made the motion which was unanimously approved as he noted the court can always lift it if conditions change. Commissioner Roy Darden was absent from the meeting.
Montague County will be applying for a grant through Homeland Security and the Texas Governor’s Office to fund upgrades to the fire and EMS radio repeaters from analog to digital and install a new tower and repeater in Forestburg.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
After a year of renovations Nelson Street at Mill was reopened today to traffic. Nearly $3 million in repairs were made to this area to repair major drainage issues. A Bowie police vehicle came along and was the first vehicle to roll through after city staff and council members removed the barricades. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Lake Amon G. Carter has now (Thursday, Nov. 14) re-opened for boating. Selma Parkremains closed due to electric problems caused by high water. Water levels remain above normal and boaters should be cautious of possible debris.
The lake was closed on Nov. 8 after heavy rainfall and a rising lake level. It is considered full at 920 mean sea level and through the weekend it was topped more than 922 msl.
Bowie High School staff and students welcomed veterans for their annual tribute and breakfast on Veterans Day. Members of the FFA, Kyle Keeler and Rylan Cole folded the American flag as each fold was explained during the ceremony.
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