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Nocona elections’ bill goes to Gov. Abbott

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As the Texas Legislative session came to a close this past week, a last-minute amendment was accepted that will allow all the Nocona taxing entities to move their elections to November.
Senate Bill 2620, supported in the House by Rep. David Spiller and in the Senate by Sen. Drew Springer, has been sent to the governor for his signature following the approval of an amendment that included all the local entities, not just the City of Nocona.
The bill gives municipalities in a county with a population less than 20,000 to vote to move their local elections to the November uniform election date. This act would take effect Sept. 1, 2023.
In 2015 the state offered a one-time opportunity for local governments to move their city, school or special district elections from May to November. One of the goals of the original legislation was to allow the entities to share the cost of elections.
In Montague County all the cities, schools and watersheds made the move to November, but the Nocona entities stuck together including the city, school district and hospital district board. Officials at the time thought sharing the cost three ways would work fine, unfortunately that has not been the case as the majority of elections since that time have been uncontested.

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

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Bowie Library to close during carpet replacement

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The Bowie Public Library will be closed March 25-April 1 to get new carpet installed. It will reopen on April 2.

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Work begins on pickleball court water, electric utilities

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Crews from the City of Bowie Electric and Water Department were at work later this week beginning the installation of water lines and lighting at what will be the new pickleball courts located in the green metal shed on the animal section of Second Monday grounds. The courts are being built by the Bowie Economic Development Corporation, and this utility work is part of an in-kind contribution from the city. (courtesy photos)
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Spring home & garden section now available

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The first official day of spring arrives this week on March 19. Get some tips on planning the perfect yard to enjoy this spring and summer with the Bowie News Spring Home & Garden section. Find it today’s Bowie News.

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