NEWS
Five storm shelters installed, 1 spot remains
The first five storm shelters have been installed and rebate checks have been delivered to their owners as a result of the City of Bowie’s Residential Storm Shelter Rebate Program.
This program utilizes a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to provide a 50% rebate of the purchase price (up to a maximum storm shelter cost of $6,000).
To participate in the program, the storm shelter must be installed within the city limits of Bowie and the applicant must be the owner of the property.
The kick-off meeting for this storm shelter rebate program was on July 30 at city hall, and thus far, 19 applicants have been accepted into the program.
City Emergency Management Coordinator Kirk Higgins reported there is one position remaining in the program. Anyone who is interested should request an application by the coordinator at emc@cityofbowietx.com.
Once accepted, the deadline for completing the installation of a storm shelter and the necessary paperwork is December, 2025.
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.
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.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
While the budget was the primary topics for the Montague County Commissioners on Aug. 10, there were several other topics handled by the court.
Tax Assessor Collector Kathy Phillips presented the certification of value and rates for the 2026 taxes. The certified net values are $3,017,685,102 with rolling railroad stock at $15,954,716.
The county’s total taxable value is $3,033,639,818. Total appraised is $7,930,674,437, total assessed at $3,629,932,719 and total taxable value of new property at $93,632,505.
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