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Parade kicks off homecoming activities

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The Bowie High School Class of 1973 celebrates its 50th class reunion this weekend and took part in the parade. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Bowie High School’s FFA Chapter rode in the parade. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Due to a burn ban, the traditional homecoming bonfire was not possible, but with some coordination with the fire department, a 2023 was set ablaze at the burn ban non-bonfire Wednesday night after the parade. (Courtesy photo
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Amon Carter, Selma Park remain closed as of Tuesday

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As of 8 a.m. Nov. 12, Lake Amon G. Carter and Selma Park both remained closed due to flooding from last week’s heavy rainfall.
The lake was closed shortly after 5 p.m. on Nov. 8, announced by City of Bowie officials who cited concerns about boat traffic causing issues where properties had high water.
Amon Carter is considered full at 920 mean sea level and it surpassed that level on Friday after more than four inches of rain fell Thursday and Friday, following similar rainfall during the prior weekend.
With heavy run-off, the lake only continued to rise and as of 4 p.m. Monday it was 922.81 msl, 2.80 feet above full. Texas Water Data reported the level was unchanged as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, but lakesonline.com on the city webpage showed a reading of 922.43 msl.
Selma Park also is closed and there are power outages at the campground due to high water in the sites nearest to the water’s edge. The lake area is expected to remain closed until the levels drop below 922 msl.
Lake Nocona was 89.1% full at 825.72 at 4 p.m. Monday. The level had not changed as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
City Manager Bert Cunningham said the action is taken from a safety and liability standpoint, and while he has not heard of anyone violating the order by boating he said there are always people who don’t follow the rules.

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Burn ban expires, residents still urged to be cautious

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The 90-day ban on outdoor burning has expired in Montague County, but residents are urged to still exercise caution when burning. Those who plan large burns are asked to call the sheriff’s office at 8994-2871, ext. 1, to let the staff know in the event emergency fire calls come in.

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Amon Carter remains closed for boating

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Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Update – Lake Amon Carter is now at 922.80 feet, which is 2.80 feet above what is normally considered as “full”. Because of this flooding, Lake Amon Carter has been closed for boating. Selma Park has also been closed (due to electrical outages caused by the flooding). Both will reopen as soon as the water level is back below 922.00 feet.

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