NEWS
Montague County Commissioners meet Monday
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Sept. 8 in the courthouse annex.
Items on the agenda include the following:
Fiscal year report from the Texas Extension Education Association.
Presentation from Michelle Gifford, Texas Association of Counties wellness consultant.
Consider the county clerk’s records management and records archive written plan for fiscal 2025-26.
Consider notice of election for the Nov. 4 races, along with joint elections with Cities of Bowie and Nocona, schools districts in Saint Jo and Bowie.
Review contract between the county tax office and BIS Consulting for tax collection software.
Discuss memo of understanding with the Abilene Recovery Council and one with the Nortex Regional Planning Commission for 911 public safety answering point services.
Precinct three request to adjust a budget line item for $3,000 from fuel to part-time, precinct one request to clear a fence row on Boyd Road and precinct two request to clear a fence line on Ford Road.
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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