NEWS
Storms once more arrive on Thursday night signaling tornado sirens in Bowie
The tornado sirens blew once again in Bowie on Thursday evening as a pair of storm cells forecast to possibly create tornadoes moved in from the south from Jack County. The first tornado warning blew about 7 p.m. as the storm cell reportedly went right over Bowie. High winds and heavy rain and small hail were the results. No major damage was reported in the area. This was the second week in a row where sirens blew on Thursday evening.
Top photo: Levi Davis captured this threatening group of clouds near Hwy. 101 and Fruitland Thursday night. It was one of two storm cells that came through the county bringing heavy rain, some hail, loud thunder and lightning. (Courtesy photo)
Bowie Rural Volunteer firefighters responded to this tank battery fire off Jerry Walker Road and near U.S. Highway 287 Thursday evening during the storm. Lightning may have been the cause. They also responded to a pair of vehicle wrecks that evening. (Courtesy photo)
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.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
While the budget was the primary topics for the Montague County Commissioners on Aug. 10, there were several other topics handled by the court.
Tax Assessor Collector Kathy Phillips presented the certification of value and rates for the 2026 taxes. The certified net values are $3,017,685,102 with rolling railroad stock at $15,954,716.
The county’s total taxable value is $3,033,639,818. Total appraised is $7,930,674,437, total assessed at $3,629,932,719 and total taxable value of new property at $93,632,505.
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