NEWS
Preparing for bitterly cold temperatures, Atmos Energy offers safety tips
MONTAGUE COUNTY, Texas – FEBRUARY 17, 2025 – As the forecast calls for extreme winter weather to arrive in the coming days, Atmos Energy is closely monitoring the weather and staging its employees across the system.
Colder weather may impact the amount of natural gas you use. Using energy wisely and making a few household changes may produce a big difference in how much you spend on natural gas and other energy bills. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and conserve energy this winter:
· Never use an oven or a gas stovetop to heat your home.
· Protect natural gas meters. Natural gas meters are weather-proof; however, to help keep the meter working smoothly, remove snow and ice from natural gas meters with a broom or brush. Never kick or chip snow and ice away with a hard object. Call Atmos Energy’s Emergency Number, 866.322.8667, if you have concerns about your meter.
· Make sure external vents for dryers and other natural gas equipment are clear. Blocked vents can lead to a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide gas. If you have questions about proper venting, contact a licensed plumber or qualified contractor.
· Minimize the risk of frozen pipes. Leave faucets running at a trickle, leave cabinet doors open, and close all doors and windows to keep heat inside.
· Save money and energy by setting your thermostat to 68 degrees during the day and 58 degrees when you are away from home (where safe to do so). · These tips and more are available on our Storm Center page at atmosenergy.com.
Although natural gas outages are infrequent, if you experience loss of natural gas service or low gas pressure, contact the Atmos Energy emergency line at 866.322.8667 – agents are ready to assist 24/7.
Atmos Energy will communicate regularly with customers and communities before, during, and after extreme weather events. To sign up for text alerts, adjust your notification preferences in the Account Center. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and on our website at atmosenergy.com for continued safety and weather preparedness information.
Smell gas, act fast! If you suspect a natural gas leak, leave the area immediately! From a safe distance call 911 and Atmos Energy’s 24-hour toll-free emergency number at 866.322.8667.
The Bowie City Council March 25 meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be on April 8.
Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on March 24.
Michael Edgin, of Edgin, Fleming and Fleming PC will present the county’s 2023-24 outside audit report.
A proclamation will be offered naming April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Montague County.
Other items on Monday’s agenda include: Consider two bonds for Tax Assessor Kathy Phillips; review closing the annex sinking fund and transfer the existing balance into the general fund; approve the 2025 Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool, Property Renewal questionnaire related to county properties; consider county child welfare services non-financial agreement between Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Montague County; request for precinct one to remove nine trees in fence row for Larry Scott on Mallard Road; precinct two request to clear a fence row for Oak Hills Retreat Center on Wells Service and Rocky Road and one to clear a fence row for Larry Stark on Well Service Road; receive unanticipated revenue of $500 from H20 Fastline Excavation on Leonard Road in precinct two and discuss releasing site improvement bond of $605,999 for Stonebridge Estates Phase II in precinct two.
Looking at the Bowie Independent School District’s agenda for March 24, there could be some changes in leadership at the elementary school and junior high.
The 5:30 p.m. Monday agenda lists an executive session for personnel considerations: Bowie Elementary School principal and Bowie Junior High School principal. Trustees also will review the intruder audit report.
In other agenda items, Superintendent Blake Enlow will discuss the memo of understanding with North Central Texas College and BISD regarding the Red River Promise Program for 2024-26. He also will provide a state legislative update and information on the Texas Association of School Boards spring workshop on March 29 at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls.
Assistant Superintendent Lee Ann Farris will discuss the district’s Texas Essential Knowledge Skills certification form and instructional materials, along with the mock assessment and board goals updates.
Finance Director Paula Peterson will report on the preliminary budget work along with funding, property values and budget development.
After other monthly and campus reports, the board has one action item as its considers requirements of House Bill 1605 as related to BISD’s open education resource (Bluebonnet Learning) transition plan.
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