NEWS
Saint Jo Council to delay filling mayor’s post
Saint Jo City Secretary Debbie Dennis reported the council has received information on how to move forward with a mayoral vacancy and no candidates filing for the Nov. 4 election.
She explained they will follow the local government code 22.010 A-1 that outlines when there is a single vacancy it can be filled through appointment from within the council.
Dennis said the council has three members running uncontested in November and the full council has decided to wait until October to consider filling the vacancy from the panel.
Mayor Kelly Williamson resigned in July with one year left on his term. There were no takers to file for the election to fill out the one-term term. Dennis said the council decided to wait until the election was over, which also could include any write-ins for the position.
In Saint Jo there are three aldermen positions open on the ballot with incumbents Michael Dennis and Martha Vite filing, along with John Dunn. Colton Thomas is serving as mayor pro tem.
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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