NEWS
Commissioners court meets on Monday
Montague County Commissioners will consider a pair of proclamations for awareness months in April when they meet at 9 a.m. on March 25 in the courthouse annex.
Proclamations for Child Abuse Awareness Month and one of Sexual Assault Awareness Month will both be presented.
The court will open sealed bids for fuel and consider going out for bids on asphalt.
An interlocal cooperation contract between Texas State University and the sheriff’s office will be reviewed, along with a Cemex credit application for all precincts to purchase rock.
Justice of the Peace Kevin Benton will make a request to utilize the service provider agreement between Accelerated Card Company LLC and the county.
Other topics for Monday will include: Approving the bond for Kathy Phillips who will take over as tax assessor on April 1 as Syd Nowell retires; authority for precinct one to enter the John Bentley property on O’Malley Road and the Tara Vicari property on Cox Lane, both to turn equipment around during a repair project.
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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