NEWS
Groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter weather
After a week of winter storm days, North Texans were not happy to hear that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Thursday morning and according to legend that means there will be six more weeks of winter.
Phil’s prediction comes as parts of the country are being slammed with cold temperatures and ice. This was the 137th year the groundhog’s prediction was made as the ceremony dates back to 1887.
How is Phil’s record when it comes to prediction? According to the Associated Press, Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter more than 100 times. Since 1887 the popular groundhog has predicted six more weeks of winter 107 times and early spring only 20 times. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration state there was no record of 10 of those years.
NOAA states from 2013 to 2022 Phil has been right just four times and incorrect in the six remaining years in the last decade.
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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