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Hit-and-run takes two Carter family members Sunday

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Craig Carter, candidate in the Texas House District 68 election and Nocona area businessman, Monday announced the passing of his daughter, Lux, age four, and mother-in-law, Rose Morgan, following what police called a “hit-and-run” car accident on Sunday.
Carter’s three-year-old son, Rex, survived the crash and is in critical condition at a Fort Worth hospital.
“We humbly ask for your prayers. My wife and I are devastated, but comforted by the knowledge they are now with our Lord Jesus. I want to express my sincerest gratitude to the paramedics and first responders and the entire medical team at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth,” stated Carter in a statement Monday.
The crash occurred about 3:40 p.m. Sunday. Police report the two drivers were driving northbound on Interstate 35W in Northlake when the driver of an Audi A6 moved from the right lane to the left lane and collided with the driver of a Toyota. NBC5 reports the collision pushed the Toyota into the concrete barrier and it rolled several times before coming to a stop according to witnesses.

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

UPDATE Feb. 3 –

The couple doesn’t have medical insurance for their son, Rex, and is asking for donations through GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-texas-rex-carter-with-medical-treatment to help offset some of the medical bills the family will incur.

The GoFundMe page states the following: As some may know our little girl Lux who was only 4, and my mom, Rose, 58, were killed in a hit-and-run accident in Fort Worth on Sunday, Jan 31. It was a horrible car crash and miraculously 3 year old little Rex survived

As with so many last year, the economic downturn and Covid, we have no health insurance for Rex. All of these costs will be out of pocket. Cooks Children’s hospital is taking great care of of Rex and there are many specialists involved – his care is extensive and ongoing and we have no idea when he is coming home and even then he will be in rehab for a period of time. We are asking you to please  donate what you can and to please pray for us and especially Rex.

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Montague County juggles spending Senate Bill 22 funds

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By BARBARA GREEN
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April was proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Montague County by the commissioner’s court on Monday.
A large group of representatives from the Montague County Child Welfare Board, 2Engage Family Service, Child Protective Services and Court Appointed Special advocates filled the courtroom to present the annual proclamation, which was read by Lorra Lierly.
This month of awareness informs the public about the fight against child abuse in all its forms and at all ages of children, plus its impact on families. Those who wish to report possible concerns can call a hotline at 800-252-5400.
It was a relatively brief agenda of business for the court Monday.
They made some changes to how the Senate Bill 22 grant funds will be spent in the county attorney’s office.
SB22 created a grant program that provides financial assistance based on population to sheriff, district and county attorney offices to ensure professional law enforcement and legal representation of the people’s interests throughout the state. The court approved how it will be spent through the county attorney’s office hiring an investigator to serve that office plus others.

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

Lorra Lierly presented the proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. She was joined by local county child welfare board members, Child Protective Service staff, CASA and 2Engage Families. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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Saint Jo ISD purchases 25 acres for long-term planning

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By BARBARA GREEN
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In an effort to bolster long-term planning, the Saint Jo Independent School District Board of Trustees recently approved the purchase of 25 acres on the west side of the city.
School officials made the announcement in a press release just as the district went on spring break, calling it “a significant milestone in the district’s commitment to providing high-quality education and meeting the needs of its growing student population.”
“We are pleased to announce the acquisition of this valuable land, which will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in Saint Jo ISD,” stated Leeton Phillips, president of the Saint Jo ISD School Board.

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

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City of Saint Jo to try four-day work week for public works, sewer departments

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The Saint Jo City Council approved a 60-day trial of a four-day work week for the public works and sewer departments, but the city office staff will keep their present hours.
According to the March 13 minutes Public Works Director Marty Hilton made the request to change the work week. The council went into executive session to discuss personnel, and back in open session voted 5-0 to try a 60-day trial for the four-day work week for public works.
Two employees will work Monday-Thursday and the other two will

work Tuesday-Friday. It is up to the employees to determine the work schedule that will go from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting March 29.

Read the rest of the story in the mid-week Bowie News.

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