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Lake levels affect free fishing event

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By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net

While other parts of Texas may have abundant waters in their lakes, the same can’t be said here in Montague County.
And that’s a problem for fishing enthusiasts.
Especially this weekend since Texans can angle for free without a fishing license, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
Joe Lyon, director of water/wastewater for the City of Bowie, the reservoir controlling authority for Amon Carter Lake, said the Selma Park boat ramp is still open.
The most recent water data, as of Tuesday morning, indicates Amon Carter Lake at 910.54 feet above mean sea level. That’s roughly 9.5 feet below normal.
Read Wednesday’s edition of the Bowie News for more.

Bass is a plentiful fish at both Amon Carter and Nocona Lake, where Texans can angle for free without a fishing license this Saturday. However, low lake levels may curtail such activities during the coming weekend. (Photo by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)

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‘What’s Your Point’ review possible stone relics

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Do you think a stone you picked up could be an Indian artifact?
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum will host “What’s Your Point,” an informational event from 1-3 p.m. on March 9 to have your items reviewed by Dr. Sergio Ayala, PhD of the Gault School of Archeological Research. Cost is $10 per person and museum members are free.
Also bring in any metal artifacts found around Spanish Fort that might have been of European origin. Museum Curator Nellann McBroom said if you cannot attend bring you artifacts and leave them, then pick them up on Monday. Call the museum at 825-5330 with questions.

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Oct. 7 final day to register to vote

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Oct. 7 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.
Voters also should double check their voter registration to make sure all the information is up-to-date. Go to votetexas.gov on the Texas Secretary of State’s website to make any address changes.
Registering to vote in Texas is easy, simply complete a voter registration application on the SOS website and return it to your county election office at least 30 days before the upcoming election date.
Fill in the required information, print and sign the complete application. At this late date it may be best to deliver the registration form in person to the election office in the courthouse annex at Montague.
Any additional information on voter registration can be seen on the county website at co.montague.tx.us, click on elections. Direct any questions to the office at 894-2540.

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Saint Jo crew works all night to repair 8-inch water main

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Marty Hilton and his crew with City of Saint Jo Public Works pulled an all nighter repairing an eight-inch water main break along U.S. 82 and Boggess Street. The break was reported around noon on Wednesday. City officials said one of the hardest parts was digging on U.S. 82 and when large trucks would go by the vibrations kept making the walls fall down causing them to be dug out again. The repair was completed at 10:30 a.m. Thursday and the water turned back on. The city is under a boil order until the water tests are complete, which can’t happen until Monday when the lab reopens. (Courtesy photo)

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