Excessive heat warning issued

Published

2 years ago

07/07/2022

Event:	Excessive Heat Warning

Effective:	01:25 PM CDT on 07/07/2022
Expires:	09:00 PM CDT on 07/10/2022

Alert:	* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 106 degrees and heat index values up to 112. * WHERE…Portions of north central, northeast and south central Texas. * WHEN…Until 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Instructions:	Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Target Area:	Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Van Zandt; Rains; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis; Henderson; Bosque; Hill; Navarro; Freestone; Anderson; Bell; McLennan; Falls;

May 4 ISD bond election results

Published

3 days ago

05/04/2024

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Bowie ISD –

For – 477

Against – 1308

Forestburg ISD

Prop A – For 98, against 59

Prop A – For 86, against 72

All results preliminary until formally canvassed

Gold-Burg High one-act prepares for public show on Sunday

Published

4 days ago

05/04/2024

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The cast and crew of Gold-Burg High School’s state-bound one-act play “Interview,” will present a public show at 4 p.m. on May 5 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
Admission is $5 and there will be a bake sale to raise funds for travel and other OAP expenses. The show is directed by Linda Fitzner.
The group will travel to Austin to perform on May 13 for the state title. This is the school’s first time to take a play to the state contest.

Pictured above: Cast of “Interview” in rehearsal this week. (Courtesy photo)

NEWS

Voters decide today on two ISD bonds

Published

4 days ago

05/04/2024

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Voters in Bowie and Forestburg Independent School Districts will have their say Saturday as both entities offer up bond issues to improve infrastructure.
Early voting came to an end on Tuesday with a total of 1,230 people casting their ballots.
On election day the polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three locations: Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Forestburg ISD Library and Sunset City Hall. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations due to countywide voting.

Read more about both bond proposals in your weekend Bowie News.