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Fire burns back porch of duplex

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Bowie firefighters battled a house fire Monday afternoon that caused heavy damage burning the back porch of a duplex at 103 S. Mill.
The fire call came in at 1:40 p.m. on April 24 for a frame duplex located next to the railroad overpass on Mill Street. Fire Chief Doug Page said no one was home at the time of the fire.
When firefighters arrived they found the enclosed back porch of the duplex fully involved. There also was heavy smoke.
Utilizing Class A foam and water they were able to extinguish the fire in a short time and stop it from spreading to the rest of the building. Page said the two kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms were not damaged by the fire.

Read the rest of the story in the mid-week Bowie News.

Firefighters go into this duplex fire at 103 S. Mill Monday.
Along with the family dog found earlier by a firefighter, a basket of kittens was retrieved off of the front porch of the duplex and taken next to the neighbors.
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Governor announces new crisis support line for those affected by the flooding

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) launched the Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line, a new statewide crisis support line for Texans impacted by recent catastrophic floods. The crisis support line is available 24/7 and provides professional crisis counseling at no cost. “The State of Texas continues working to ensure that Texans hardest hit by these devastating floods have the resources and support they need, and that includes mental health support,” said Governor Abbott. “This new statewide crisis support line will ensure survivors, families, and first responders have access to emotional support and crisis counseling as they work to heal and recover. Cecilia and I continue to pray that God brings comfort to everyone affected and strength to our first responders as they deal with the unimaginable.” Survivors, families, first responders, and others affected by the disaster can receive professional crisis counseling at no cost by calling 833-812-2480. All calls are confidential and answered by personnel specially trained to work with disaster survivors. “The physical and emotional effects from a natural disaster are profound, and can have lasting effects on hearts, minds and communities,” said Michelle Alletto, HHSC chief program and services officer. “Dedicated mental health support is available to help our fellow Texans cope with loss, rebuild and heal.”   Through crisis counseling, Texans can receive emotional support and get assistance with reviewing their disaster recovery options and referrals to other programs. Crisis counseling also promotes positive coping strategies and helps prevent additional stress for those affected by disaster. For more information on mental health resources available to Texans, visit the Disaster Behavioral Health Services page.
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Congressional staff to visit Nocona

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The staff of the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours for July in regional towns including Nocona.
Constituents are encouraged to attend if they need assistance with a federal agency or to learn more about the office’s services.
Bring all documentation if you require assistance with a federal agency case. No appointment is necessary. Additional questions should be directed to Congressman Jackson’s Amarillo office at (806) 641-5600.
In Montague County the office staff will be set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 14 in Nocona City Hall, 102 Clay Street.

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Budget offers, election called for Nov. 4

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The Bowie City Council conducted a relatively brief meeting Tuesday night where the budget proposal was presented and the election for November was called.
The agenda opened with a public hearing on the 2024 annual Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report. City Manager Bert Cunningham touched on the highlights of the report which is available to the public on the city’s website.
He reported there were no violations or issues and the city’s water system continues to operate within all parameters. Water loss was at 41,402,247 gallons, which often stems from leaks or breaks. No action is required by the council.

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.

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