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Winter storm watch in effect from late Wednesday through Friday

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The City of Bowie and the Montague County Emergency Communications team announced a winter storm watch has been issued from late Wednesday night through Friday afternoon. It includes the following counties: Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-Comanche

* WHAT…Heavy snow and mixed precipitation possible. Total snow

accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations

around one tenth of an inch possible.

* WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Texas.

* WHEN…From late Wednesday night through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will

likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult

to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the

Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wintry precipitation will start early

Thursday morning and increase in intensity and coverage through

the day Thursday into Thursday night before tapering off during

the day Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying travel during this time. If travel

is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking

a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire

chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra

clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that

would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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AI Workshop planned for Bowie Business Boost

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After a successful multi-part workshop series last year, the Bowie Business Boost returns with a two-part workshop to take your business to the next level of effectiveness and profitability.
Attend this “AI Made Simple Workshop: Conquer the Tech Chaos and Win Fast” planned for April 24 and May 8. These will be breakfast programs from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The program will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. with questions and answers to follow. Breakfast will be served 7:30 to 8 a.m.
The programs will be at the Bowie Community Center-west hall. Registration is $20 which includes both sessions. Registration is transferable. Register at accelerationbydesign.com/event-details/bowiebusinessboost25.

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.

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Saint Jo town hall talks needs, issues

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By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewonline.com
About 20 people attended the first of what Mayor Kelly Williamson expects to be regular town hall sessions where citizens can be informed or ask questions on issues in the City of Saint Jo.
Williamson and Police Chief Harvey Johnson conducted the meeting. The mayor was elected last year and is retired from the United States Army. He and his wife, Cathy, moved to Saint Jo about three years ago looking to set down some roots after the military. Their son is serving in the 101st Airborne Division.
The mayor said the top pressing issues he sees for the city are streets, then water and sewer systems. However, he exclaimed it all takes money to do that work, and even if state or federal grants those are often funded 80-20, which still leaves a big hunk for the city to fund.

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.

Top photo – Saint Jo Police Chief Harvey Johnson, Fire Chief Scott Thomas and Mayor Kelly Williamson discussed needs in the city at Saturday’s town hall. (News photo by Barbara Green)

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Congressman hosting mobile office dates

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The staff from the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) will be hosting upcoming mobile office hours for April in Bowie, Quanah, Silverton, Bridgeport, Saint Jo and Pampa hosted by congressional staff.
Constituents are encouraged to attend if they need assistance with a federal agency or to learn more about the office’s services. Please 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 mobile office will be in Bowie from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 7 at Bowie City Hall, 307 N. Mason.
Saint Jo will see the mobile office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 9 at Saint Jo City Hall, 220 E. Howell.
The staff will be in Bridgeport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 9 in the Law Enforcement Center, 1000 Thompson.

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