NEWS
Commissioners to consider possible county burn ban
Members of the Montague County Commissioners’ Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 13 to consider a county wide burn ban due to dry weather conditions.
Local fire departments have responded to daily calls for grass fires across the county.
Sheriff’s office dispatcher salaries will be discussed along with moving funds from the sheriff’s office account to the commissary account.
Montague County Veteran’s Service Officer Colm Murphy will be recognized for his specialized training to maintain accreditation with the Texas Veterans Commission. He also will provide the monthly update.
An installation agreement between the sheriff’s office and Justice Solutions for T-Dex software will be examined.
Other items include: Placement of a stop sign at the intersection of Oak Shores Road and Shady Grove Road in precinct four; selling of a rock crusher from precinct four; Texas Association of Counties liability renewal; and award fuel bids.
Read the related story about wildfire dangers and tips to protect your property in the weekend News.
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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