NEWS
Commissioners’ Court meets Nov. 10
Members of the Montague Commissioner’s Court will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. on Nov. 10 in the courthouse annex.
Following the consent agenda of minutes, bills and monthly reports, the agenda lists these action items: Consider sheriff’s office 2025 forfeiture report; law enforcement ISO Claim-Search Access memo of understanding with National Insurance Crime Bureau and sheriff’s office; approve 2025 tax roll; consider transferring $30,000 from contingency expenses to non-departmental machinery and equipment to pay for finishing the quarantine area at the county animal shelter; review master agreement for services/systems with Commercial and Industrial Electronics for new security camera system in the annex and courthouse and consider amended advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for bridge replacement ore rehab off the state system on County Road 194/Howard Road at North Fork Village Creek and CR 194/Howard at Draw in precinct four.
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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