Wind advisory posted
A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of North and Central Texas from 12 AM to 6 PM on Saturday. Sustained winds of 25-35 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph from the […]
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Jan. 31 tax deadline nears
There are 13 days until the Jan. 31 deadline to pay your 2018 county, city and school taxes before any penalty and interest begins accruing. Officials at both the county tax office and appraisal district […]
Bowie Chamber of Commerce celebrates an “Evening Luau” on Jan. 21 in the Bowie Community Center presenting awards and introducing leaders for the new year. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a dinner featuring […]
Public meetings concerning draft resource plan postponed
Public Meetings Concerning Draft Resource Management Plan Postponed NORMAN, OKLA. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing the postponement of several upcoming public meetings concerning the BLM’s Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas (OKT) Draft […]
Clock begins ticking on building demo
The clock has begun ticking on the abatement process to demolish a damaged building on the Montague courthouse square. Constable Stefanie Horton said she served a registered letter to the residence of the owner and […]
Council workshop idea gets approval
By BARBARA GREEN editor@bowienewsonline.com It was an agenda with the potential for fireworks based on past meetings, but a full audience may have tempered the actions of the Bowie City Council Monday night. There was […]
Stock law may face a new vote
By BARBARA GREEN editor@bowienewsonline.com Montague County Sheriff Marshall Thomas told the commissioner’s court Monday he doesn’t understand confusion about a stock law because the law clearly states Texas is open range by default unless a […]
Bowie Rural VFD plans blood drive Jan. 19
The Bowie Rural Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring the Bowie Community Blood Drive with the Carter BloodCare bus from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 19 in the Brookshire’s parking lot Give life to […]
Citizens encourage council to work more positively, less negatively
By BARBARA GREEN editor@bowienewsonline.com Three citizens made public comments during Monday’s meeting urging the Bowie City Council to pursue positivity and not negative. Thomas Eanes apologized for his outburst at the prior council meeting when […]
Bowie Council member submits list of agenda requests
The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Jan. 14.While the agenda appears brief, the final item could prove confrontational based on the last meeting. Councilor Tami Buckmaster has submitted to the city […]