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First county tax rate hearing Monday before commissioners

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Montague County Commissioners will conduct the first of two public hearing on the proposed tax rate at 8:45 a.m. on Aug. 27, just before the regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the courthouse annex.
The court is considering a tax rate of .55 cents per $100 in property value, which is the same amount as last year. Despite being the same amount, it is still consider a tax increase because it is higher than the effective rate of .5440 cents, which the rate needed to generate the same tax revenue as the prior year.
The proposed tax rate breaks down as follows: .3865 cents for the general fund; .1202 for road and bridge; .0005 for Farm-to-Market Right-of-Way; .0255 for indigent health and .0173 for the annex debt service, all creating a total of .55 cents.
The second public hearing will be at 10 a.m. on Sept. 5. The public hearing for the proposed budget for fiscal 2018-19 will be at 8:45 on Sept. 10.
Other topics
Commissioners will consider whether or not to continue the ban on all outdoor burning. The ban has been in place since July 23.
Doug Shaw, general manager of the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, will make a presentation.
Sheriff and constable fees will be considered, along with a replat for a pair of lots in Silver Lakes Ranch, phase seven.
A map contract with Liberty marketing will be discussed along with a request for precinct one to enter the Tom Cicillini property on Pitman Hollow Road.

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Dollar General Market now open in Sunset

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The new Dollar General Market in Sunset is now open at 325 State Highway 101.
The new DG Market store format features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products customers trust Dollar General to carry.
“We are excited to provide Sunset residents with our new DG Market format and look forward to welcoming customers to our new location,” said Matthew Simonsen, Dollar General’s senior vice president of real estate and store development. “At Dollar General, we are committed to serving our customers with a pleasant shopping experience and strive to be a good corporate citizen. The new DG Market format will provide the Sunset community with closer access to fresh and healthier foods and a convenient location to purchase the items they want and need at everyday low prices. We hope our customers will enjoy the new store.”

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

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Nocona Chamber of Commerce presents annual awards

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By BARBARA GREEN
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The Nocona Chamber of Commerce was in “Full Bloom” Monday night as its celebrated the past year and welcomed new officers and directors for the new term.
Following the floral them of “In Full Bloom,” the banquet tables were colorfully decorated by members using spring colors and flowers or promoting their own business.
Chamber Board President Emory Roden, entering the second year of a two-year term, brought the welcome, followed by Emily Carminati, executive director, who introduced the new officers that include Roden, Susie Grant as vice president, Bob Taylor as treasurer and Heather Morris, secretary. Board members are Amber Harper, Becky Fenoglio-Hankamer, Corissa Miller, Donna Lemons, Glenda Womble, Jason Castle, Jodi Womble, Kristal Ferguson, Mandy Kirkpatrick, Marie Molsbee and Monica Sterling.
Roden presented the Citizen of the Year award, which he said this year was instead going to a pair of citizens who kept being mentioned during the nomination process. The award went to Nellann McBroom and Dennis McBroom for their efforts to improve and support Nocona.

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

Pictured at the top: Dennis and Nellann McBroom received the Citizens of the Year Award presented by Nocona Chamber President Emory Roden. (News photo by Barbara Green)

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Tank truck, pickup crash injures one

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One person went to the Bowie emergency room following this accident on U.S. Highway 81 and Applegate Road at 2:52 p.m. Wednesday. Department of Public Safety officers report a truck tractor tanker was north bound on Hwy 81 driven by Michael Logan, 57, Duncan, OK. A passenger car moved into the left lane to pass the truck and Logan reportedly tapped his brakes, that locked up causing him to jack-knife across the highway. As the tanker crossed into oncoming traffic a southbound Dodge Ram 2500 pickup driven by Bradley Werner, 49, Lavaca, AZ struck the tanker. Werner was transported by Bowie EMS to the ER with undisclosed injuries. Texas Department of Transportation crews arrived on the scene to assist while debris and vehicles were removed from the highway. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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