NEWS
County lifts burn ban, vigilance urged especially when burning
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court lifted the ban on outdoor burning Monday, but urged residents to exercise caution when outside to avoid sparking any wildfire.
The court agreed conditions allow them to “safely lift it,” due to recent rains; however, Commissioner Mark Murphey said anyone planning to burn agriculture land or a burn pit should call the sheriff’s office to let them know when to avoid deputies or fire departments making a trip for a fire.
Improvements
The court voted to spend $51,880.93 to replace the carpet and chairs in the 97th District Courtroom. County Judge Kevin Benton said the Judge McGaughey approached him about the need to update the courtroom.
Commissioner Bob Langford who has coordinated many of the previous courthouse improvement projects began looking into the costs and has obtained quotes to replace the 110 chairs at $37,086.50 and the carpet at $14,794.43.
Read the full story in your mid-week Bowie News.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
The board of directors of the Amon Carter Lake Water Supply Corporation will meet at 6 p.m. at Carter Lake Baptist Church 4759 FM 1125.
Agenda items include an engineer’s presentation and resolution workshop with Daniel Deweber and Prairie Branch Properties.
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