NEWS
Mayor, new councilors take oath of office
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Newly elected members of the Bowie City Council took the oath of office this week and began a new term of service for the group.
At its Tuesday night meeting, Mayor Gaylynn Burris began her third and final term of office, allowed by the city charter. Boyd Hulstine is the newest member stepping into place two , replacing Donna Ashley who did not run for another term.
Returning Councilors Stephanie Post, place three and Brent Shaw, place one took their seats after the oath. Shaw was selected to return to mayor protem. Ashley was presented with a Bowie Knife plaque for her service.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Top photo – Mayor Gaylynn Burris received the oath of office from City Secretary Sandy Page. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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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