NEWS
More rain closes Amon Carter, Selma once more
Due to heavy rains Sunday night, Lake Amon G. Carter was closed once more Monday morning as its topped 922.1 mean sea level.
The lake reopened on May 15 and Selma Park had a partial opening after being closed on April 20 following heavy rains topping nine inches in some areas. City officials reported on May 26 the lake level was 922.1 msl and rising as of 9 a.m. This is two feet above what is considered full at 920 msl.
Water filled the edges of Selma Park and once more flooded the electric service at those campsites. There also were other electrical outages in the park, which led to it being closed for camping and the lake closed for boating until water drops back to below 922 msl. Boat ramps also are closed.
Lake Amon G. Carter was at 922.29 msl on May 28, 922.37 msl on May 27, 922.09 msl on May 26 and 921.34 msl on May 25. Its most recent high point was 924.71 msl on April 27.
Lake Nocona was at 828.95 msl on May 28, 829.12 msl on May 27, 828.60 msl on May 26 and 827.92 msl on May 25. It’s highest point in the past two months was 828.43 on April 27. The lake is considered full at 827.5 msl. City officials said they have not closed the lake or boat ramps and will not until it goes two feet above full at 829.5 msl.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 193
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
9:05 PM CDT FRI MAY 8, 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 193 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2:00 AM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
COLLIN
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DELTA
DENTON
FANNIN
GRAYSON
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MONTAGUE
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 11.
After the consent agenda and public comments, the court will discuss an interlocal agreement between precinct two and the Bowie Sports Association for the baseball complex.
Precinct three will ask for a line-time budget adjustment of $15,000 from operating expenses to part-time.
The court will open and consider accepting sealed bids for emulsified asphalt and prime oil, all on a 90-day contract.
The consent agenda of minutes, bills and reports also is slated.
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