Hard freeze warning, wind advisory remain in effect until this evening

Published

2 years ago

12/22/2022

National Weather Service - WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CST THIS EVENING...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, temperatures as low as 5
  degrees expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to
  30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...All of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 6 PM Today to 9 AM CST
  Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 8 PM CST Today.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the
  wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult,
  especially for high-profile vehicles. Frost and freeze
  conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will fall into the single
  digits and low teens Thursday night. Winds will rapidly
  increase after 6 AM Thursday, peaking during the early to mid
  afternoon Thursday before gradually abating Thursday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 20 to
30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Boaters should
use extra caution when venturing onto area lakes.  Residents may
wish to take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and
other lightweight outdoor objects that may be blown around in the
strong winds.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

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Commissioners to meet on Dec. 23

Published

1 day ago

12/21/2024

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Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Dec. 23.
The court will consider obligating $276,961.84 of American Rescue Plan funds to completing the new wastewater treatment plant that will serve the courthouse complex. Commissioners have been working on this project much of the year.
Montague County will apply to the Nortex Regional Planning Commission for a solid waste disposal grant to purchase a tire cutter for use by all four precincts.
Developers for Kingdom Estates Phase 2 subdivision will offer a plant for lots 6-10, 16.06 acres located in precinct two.
A cooperative agreement between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the county will be presented, along with a non-exclusive license and service agreement between Local Government Solutions and Justices of the Peace one and two.
Annual bonds for seven elected officials will be offered, along with the county attorney’s 2024 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture report.

NEWS

New storm shelter grants available

Published

2 days ago

12/21/2024

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Montague County has received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist individuals with the purchase and installation of a residential storm shelter.
The shelter must be FEMA-approved and individuals must install and pay for the shelter. After installation and passing an inspection, the individual could be eligible for 50% reimbursement of the cost of the storm shelter up to a maximum $3,000 reimbursement.
The initial program allows for financial assistance for the installation of up to 100 storm shelters. Visit the Montague County website at co.montague.tx.us and click on “Safe Room Program,” and under quick links to see the qualifications and requirements for participation in the program.
There is no deadline to apply, but only 100 applicants will be accepted

COUNTY LIFE

First day of winter arrives

Published

2 days ago

12/21/2024

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It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year