COUNTY LIFE
Area sees 22 straight days of triple-digit temperatures
The ongoing drought and triple-digit temperatures are continuing to take a toll on people and the land and the forecast does not look any different in the next two weeks.
As of Monday, Bowie has seen 100-plus temperatures for the past 22 days, including the final few days of July. The summer rainfall also has been nominal with .70 recorded on Aug. 11, 1.71 inches in July and .075 for June. The total for 2023 is 18.1 inches of rainfall.
The same goes for Nocona which saw 100-plus days 15 of the final 20 days of July and 11 so far in August. On Aug. 8 the high temperature dropped to 95.72 degrees. Nocona’s total rainfall for 2023 is 25.19 inches. August’s rain was barely measurable at .19 on Aug. 10. July had 1.07 inches and June 3.84 inches.
Lake Amon G. Carter is holding its own at 918.68 msl or 90.2% full. One year ago the lake was almost the same at 91.3%. It is considered full at 920 msl.
Lake Nocona is 76% full at 923.44 msl. One year ago is was at a similar figure at 79.7% full. The lake is considered full at 827 msl.
COUNTY LIFE
Commissioner’s court meets on Nov. 25
Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.
COUNTY LIFE
Bowie Fire Department celebrates its past year
By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)
COUNTY LIFE
‘Wine like a dog’ event to aid new county shelter
The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].
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