NEWS
BISD to restrict lake for all use, newly elected trustees take oath
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees reorganized as recently re-elected members took their places Monday night.
The board canvassed the Nov. 4 election results. In place three incumbent Jeff Jackson received a total of 973 votes for Montague County and the overlapping into Clay County.
The late Justin Kuecher’s name remained on the ballot since his death occurred after the deadline and he received a total of 419 total votes. Place four Ken Dosch was unopposed receiving 1,152 total votes.
After the two men took the oath of office, the trustees reorganized retaining the same slate of officers: Jacky Betts, president; Guy Green, vice president and Kent Dosch, secretary.
During the opening recognition, Athletic Director Tyler Price introduced Brayden Willett, who was a recent state cross country qualifier. The sophomore had a good showing placing 17th at the state meet.
In action items, the board made an addition to the district’s registered sex offender policy and decided to limit all access to the Moses Johnson Lake next to Bowie High School.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
(Top photo) Bowie High Athletic Director Tyler Price introduced Brayden Willett to the school board Monday night recognizing him for his great finish in the state cross country meet. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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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