NEWS
Amon Carter Lake Water board resigns, seeks receivership from PUC
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The remaining five members of the Amon Carter Lake Water Supply Corporation board of directors submitted their resignations Aug. 14 and have asked the Public Utilities Commission to set receivership to continue operating the water supply until it can could be organized.
Rob Leopold, member of the board, reported the resignations were sent to the board attorney on Aug. 12 and he spoke with The Bowie News staff on Aug. 14. He emphasized the most important thing right now is the corporation’s 300 customers know this will not impact their water service and the day-to-day operations will continue as the PUC considers its actions.
“No one has to worry about their water it will continue to flow. They can still pay their bills at the office, where they can take care of anything that does not require board approval,” said Leopold.
Those who resigned include Leopold, Chairman John Halbrook, Lee Wayne Jones, Ray Smith and Louis Clayton. Leopold noted he is not representing the district here but is getting information out to their customers.
The board members suggested Red River Valley Authority to serve as the temporary manager, while Daniel Deweber, who is suing the corporation has suggested the City of Bowie.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Pictured a water board meeting in April 2025. (News file photo)
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
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.
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