NEWS
Water/sewer rate hike ordinance up for first reading
The first reading of ordinances to increase water and sewer rates in the City of Bowie will be considered in the 6 p.m. May 16 meeting of the city council.
Rate proposals have been debated the last two months. It was approved on May 2 with two Councilors Jim Graham and Douglas Boyd the lone no votes.
The council also will consider approving a resolution for the 4B Sales Tax Board to take out a loan for construction of the new Informational Technology Center to be built at North Central Texas College-Bowie campus.
An executive session also was added late Friday. The agenda list executive session for consultation with attorney: Bowie Emergency Medical Service.
Read about the full agenda in the weekend News.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for the 800 block of Lively Street. Affected residents should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. If you are impacted by this notice and need bottled water, please call the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator at (940) 977-4941
The heat advisory that has been in place all week continues until 8 p.m. Friday night.
The National Weather Service reports strong high pressure overhead will bring triple digit high temperatures along with heat index readings approaching 110 degrees for much of next week. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses when outdoors, schedule frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned areas, and stay hydrated.
Make sure to check on your older neighbors to make sure they are staying cool and hydrates, and make sure pets have shade and water.
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