NEWS
Winter storm warning issued
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for a large part of North Texas from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 6 p.m. Thursday that may include heavy snow and possible ice accumulations.
The watch points to snow accumulations up to three inches and ice up to one-third of an inch across North Texas. Wind chills as low as five-below zero are expected.
Hazardous travel is likely and drivers should expect icy bridges and roadways. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and may cause power disruptions. Residents of these areas are encouraged to prepare and continue to monitor the forecast.
The moderate temperatures will fade quickly as Wednesday temps are forecast in the upper 30s and decrease throughout the day. Rain chances will turn into a wintry mix in the afternoon and freezing rain in the evening before turning to snow.
Thursday temperatures are projected to be in the teens and snow is expected to continue. Three to six inches have been forecast. While skies are expected to clear for the end of the week the temperatures will remain below freezing into the weekend.
Bowie City Manager Bert Cunningham said the city crews have prepared as much as possible with salt and sand loaded into the dump trucks.
Electric and street crews are on alert. The manager said they are in regular contact with the NWS.
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 9.
An executive session is scheduled to discussion personnel matters pertaining to the current county employee assigned to the septic system inspections and the proposed transfer to the new sewer plant facility, as well as the county employee assigned to the Montague County Animal Shelter. Any action will be taken back in open session.
The court will consider approving a memorandum of understanding between the county and Montague County Animal Rescue. The rescue group has been working with the county to get operations at the animal shelter up and running, along with providing volunteers at the shelter.
Other topics on the agenda include: Approve the 2026 Nationwide 457(b) deferred compensation plan; approve the 2026 Texas Association o Counties ARTS Renewal agreement; and consider the risk management pool liability proposal including $1,000,000 for cybersecurity coverage; amend authorized representatives for TexPool adding Charles Lanier; approve order of election for the 2026 joint primary; consider quotes to replace seven showers and 11 exhaust fans in the jail and consider replat of two lots in Silver lakes Ranch phase seven in precinct two.
Due to a breakdown at the printing press that prints The Bowie News, today’s paper will be delay until later this evening. It will be delivered to the racks and post office as soon as it arrives. We apologize for this delay.
The Boil Water Notice for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Slaughter Street to Old Bowie Lake has been lifted.
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