NEWS
Bowie woman injured in crash
An Oklahoma man faces multiple charges following a July 29 accident where he reportedly ran a stop sign and struck a Bowie woman vehicle injuring her.
The accident report recently was completed after the wreck that happened at 10:25 on July 29 at U.S. Highway 287 and Farm-to-Market 174.
Bailey Polk, 32, was driving an Infiniti east on FM 174 and James Nealey, 26, Davidson, OK, was traveling northwest on U.S. 287 in a Ford Focus. The report states Nealey ran the stop sign at the intersection of 287 exit ramp and FM 174.
The front door of the Polk car collided with the left front quarter of the Focus and came to rest facing north. The Focus came to rest facing southeast.
DPS report during the vehicle inventory a a lock-style bag containing a green substance that smelled like marijuana and a cold opened alcoholic beverage were in the passenger floorboard of the Focus. It states multiple tested were performed by Healey at the hospital with negative results for intoxication.
Both drivers were transported to the Bowie emergency room by Bowie EMS. Healey was charged with complaints of disregarding a stop sign, open container in a vehicle and possession of marijuana under two ounces. Polk’s mother reported her daughter is recovering well from her injuries.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Parker Road to Old Bowie Lake. Affected customers should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Results of water testing should be available shortly after noon today. If the testing is good, the BOIL WATER NOTICE may be lifted shortly thereafter
NEWS
Repairs prompt boil order
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
NEWS
Elevated fire danger today
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
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