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Human remains believed to be that of a male subject
UPDATE – 4 P.M., Dec. 5.
Officials with the Montague County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed the human remains found north of Bowie Tuesday morning are possible those of a male subject, but no identification or cause of death has been determined.
Chief Deputy Jack Lawson said the remains were discovered by workers with Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway about 11 a.m. on Tuesday on the northbound side of U.S. Highway 287, two miles north of Bowie. The skeletal remains were found about 20 feet from the highway. Lawson said they believe the body has been there some time, possibly disturbed by wildlife, which prompted its discovery.
The Texas Rangers and BNSF Police were notified, and the remains were sent to the Dallas County Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences for autopsy. Lawson said they hope to learn other possible identifiers such as age and possibly a name.
Posted Wednesday, 6 a.m.
Shortly before lunch Tuesday officers with the Montague County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a possible crime scene north of Bowie on U.S. Highway 287.
Sheriff Marshall Thomas said at 2 p.m. they were working a crime scene where human remains had been found between the railroad tracks and highway. He said there are no additional details at this time.
The scene is located across from Lipscomb Auto. A Texas Department of Transportation flashing signs were placed in the right lane to warn of people working. Yellow crime tape also had been put up around what appeared to be the possible crime scene.
By BARBARA GREEN
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A public hearing has been scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on May 28 for the Montague County Commissioner’s Court to present the updated subdivision regulations that have been in the works for several months.
That date was set during Monday’s court session, where a development officer also was named and a state-required notice was approved. The 89-page draft of the subdivision regulations are available on the county website co.montague.tx.us/page/montague.home.
It was August 2019 when the regulations were adopted by the commissioners after much debate among water well drillers, groundwater district staff and directors, realtors and land developers.
During those original discussions water issues lead the way as many counties especially around heavily populated urban areas are experiencing water shortages and possible contamination due to an inadequate number of houses and wells or even the use of a public water system in the rural areas.
Charley Lanier, who has been working as a grant officer for the county, was named to be the subdivision development officer. After a brief 10-minute executive session, the court named Lanier who they said would be the “initial contact” for all developers who will accept all paperwork and plats.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
City of Bowie water and street crews repair a broken water line in the area of Walnut and Smythe last week, along with repairing a large pot hole in the same area. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Bowie Intermediate School students, staff and families enjoyed a “STAAR” Party on April 18 celebrating the hard work of all preparing for STAAR testing as well as other year’s successes. There were about 200 students and parents attending to enjoy the activities that included telescopes provided through the 3Rivers Foundation. It was a clear night perfect for star gazing, there also was an outdoor movie and other activities. (BIS courtesy photos)
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