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Bowie City Council meets in called session Tuesday

Published

6 years ago

02/27/2017

The Bowie City Council will gather for a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 in the council chambers.
An executive session leads the agenda as the council discusses public power utilities competitive matters. The wholesale cost forecast for the Bryan Texas Utilities contract and the forecast for the 2019 power supply will be discussed, along with an update on a solar purchase power agreement and price update.
Any action on those items would take place in open session.
In two items of new business the council will discuss budget revenues, expenditures, projections and related council actions on those topics.
Item two is consideration of a customer education campaign. The agenda states: Develop a customer education campaign that provides for better understanding of the value proposition for customers in having an electric system and how it provides value for the local community.

NEWS

Courthouse, annex to close Tuesday

Published

2 hours ago

01/30/2023

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Based on the forecast of overnight inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, the Montague County Courthouse and annex offices will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 31.

CLAY COUNTY CLOSINGS

The Clay County Courthouse, Annex, Library, and Extension offices will be closed on Jan. 31 reports County Judge Mike Campbell. .

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County, appraisal offices close early; tax deadline extended due to inclement weather

Published

9 hours ago

01/30/2023

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Tax Montague County Judge Kevin Benton said at noon Tuesday, the county offices will be closing at 1 p.m. today. Kathy Phillips, county tax assessor said due to inclement weather conditions and the necessity to close the County Tax Office, all penalties and late fee deadlines will be extended through Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at 5 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Montague County Tax Appraisal District also is closing its offices at 1 p.m. Monday and the same deadline will apply for those payments coming to that entity. All penalties and late fee deadlines will be extended to 5 p.m. on Feb. 2.

DOCKET CANCELLED –

Due to current weather conditions, the County Judge has decided to cancel the Misdemeanor Arraignment Dockets on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Please help spread the word.

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School delays and closures

Published

12 hours ago

01/30/2023

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Bowie ISD – Due to deteriorating road conditions, BISD will release all campuses at 11:30 a.m. today.

Bellevue ISD reports due to worsening road conditions schools will close at 10 a.m. today. Busses will leave at that time. Ball games that had been rescheduled for tonight have been canceled as well.

Saint Jo ISD will be closed Monday due to anticipated icy road conditions.

Montague ISD will dismiss at noon today due to anticipated icy road conditions. Please stay safe and warm. They will look to reschedule the basketball game at a later date.

Tonight’s Bowie basketball games and senior night have been postponed. Makup times and dates will be announced at a later time.

Nocona ISD will release today at 11:30 a.m.

Nocona has canceled Monday’s basketball game against Seymour that was initially scheduled for 2 p.m. today.

Forestburg ISD is releasing immediately with busses running at 10:25 a.m.

Forestburg has rescheduled Tuesday’s home varsity basketball game against Gold-Burg to 6 p.m. on Thursday.

North Central Texas College – Bowie and Graham campuses will be closed today due to weather.

OTHER CLOSURES OR DELAYS

Nocona Senior Citizens Center staff reports the dining room is closed today it will reopen Thursday due to weather conditions.

The Jan. 31 Bowie Project Graduation spaghetti dinner has been moved to Feb. 7.

Jackrabbit/Lady Rabbit basketball games tonight have been postponed. Coaches will announce the make-up date and time when determined.

BHS Senior Night activities will be next Tuesday (Feb 8th) Bowie vs. Vernon.

The Gold-Burg varsity basketball games against Forestburg are postponed due to inclement weather. The district game will be rescheduled as soon as time is available.

Bowie Library – Due to weather conditions we will extend all due dates to Friday, February 3rd. If you have questions please call 940-872-2681. The library will be open at regular hours but we are also canceling all programs for the week.

The Bowie Project Graduation spaghetti dinner set for Jan. 31 has been moved to Feb. 7 due to the weather.