NEWS
Commissioner’s may have public hearing on replacing veteran’s wall
Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 13.
Commissioners will consider setting a public hearing to discuss the design and rebuilding of the County Veteran’s Memorial Monument Wall. Several sections of the wall fell and were destroyed in a wind storm last year.
The court has been talking with various companies about replacing the panels along with strengthening the panels with steel roads into the concrete. The insurance company has also questioned if it has liability since it was a wind event.
County Judge Kevin Benton said it appears an agreement has finally been reached on the insurance payment, and last month the court approved setting about $400,000 aside from cash reserves to replace the monument. Monument company officials have said they would not remove a panel to place rods and attempt to put it back due to the liability.
There is a Precinct Two emergency budget amendment to paving for $125,000.
An agreement with U.S. Bank will be examined.
The court will cast its votes for nominees for the Montague County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors.
A resolution for the indigent defense grant program for 2026 will be discussed.
Precinct two requests to clear a fence line on the Josh Swint property on West RC 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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