NEWS
Snakes begin their summer moving; nothing unusual says game warden
By BARBARA GREEN
As summer sizzles its way into our lives, the warm weather also means snake weather as these reptiles seek out Texas sunshine after winter’s cool.
If you are a social media user the pictures are already popping up of people dispatching snakes of all shapes and sizes at their homes. However, Montague County Game Warden Chase McAnnich says there is “nothing out of the ordinary” about their movements.
From March through the beginning of November, you have a chance of seeing a snake. When snakes first appear after a long winter, they are looking for a meal and then a mate. As temperatures increase during the spring through the end of summer, you may occasionally encounter snakes in your yard and during outdoor activities.
Read about safety tips for snakes this summer and tips to keep rodents and snakes away from your residence in the mid-week 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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