NEWS
Commissioners handle a brief agenda
Montague County Commissioners handled a brief agenda of business Monday just a few days before the Thanksgiving holiday.
After approving the monthly consent agenda, the bond for Jennifer Fenoglio, county treasurer was accepted along with a donation of $250 to the sheriff’s office from David and Marie Dooley, going into operating expenses .
A memorandum of understanding between the sheriff’s office and the school districts in Forestburg, Gold-Burg, Prairie Valley and Saint Jo was approved. Chief Deputy Jack Lawson said this is for district where there is no full-time law enforcement allowing the entities to share information and the sheriff’s staff to respond to calls.
The annual Texas Association of Counties, risk management pool, liability renewal questionnaire for auto, auto physical damage, general, public officials and law enforcement liability was presented with no changes. Fenoglio said this is the annual renewal of the county’s overall liability coverage.
Commissioner Mike Mayfield was absent.
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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