Ever since starting with the City of Nocona 17 years ago, one of Billing Administrator Cindy McCracken’s goals was installing new water meters in the community. “It’s something that’s been in the works,” Director of […]
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A Saint Jo Police Officer was arrested on July 15 on an arrest warrant for official oppression based on allegations by a Bowie area teen. Steven Bret Nabors, 34, is accused of unlawfully detaining an […]
Rainfall last week eases watering restrictions in Bowie
Last week’s rainfall around Bowie, and the resulting runoff into Lake Amon Carter, will allow the city water system to go back to stage one voluntary drought restrictions at least for a short period of […]
City of Bowie continues land negotiations – use still unclear
There remains no clear indication whether it is a sale, a purchase or a trade, but the City of Bowie continues negotiating over property that could possibly be the site for a new municipal annex. […]
Railroad crossing worked delayed by rain
Crews were busy working on replanking the railroad crossing at State Highway 59 this week. Rain causes a slight delay this week, but they expect to start laying hot-mix on July 21. The crossing will […]
What’s that smell? Nocona Council discusses garbage collection complaints
City of Nocona officials talked trash at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at city hall. Nocona billing clerk Cindy McCracken reported to the council she had received a sizable number of complaints concerning trash […]
No majority council vote kills rezone request
Once again, the lack of a three-quarter majority killed a rezone request. Tuesday night’s Bowie City Council meeting was dominated by extensive deliberation over the rezone request for properties starting at the corner of West […]
Montague Post Office to see one hour a day reduction in service
Bowie postmaster Stephanie Short was candid while discussing the future of the Montague Post Office Tuesday night at the Montague County Courtroom Annex. “We’re not closing your post office,” Short said. Following that announcement, applause […]
Wellington National Bank purchases Ozona’s Bowie branch
Wellington State Bank is excited to announce it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Bowie branch of Ozona National Bank, 1301 Highway 59 North. The acquisition was approved by the board of directors […]
County slashes $400,000 from 2015 budget requests
Montague County Commissioners slashed another $400,000 from their budget proposal Monday after hearing from six more elected officials and department heads during a workshop. When the court began hearing officials on June 23, requests and […]