COUNTY LIFE
Large crowd attends historical marker ceremony
A large group of family, friends and guests attended the Saturday morning dedication of Texas Historical Marker for the Phillips Home in Saint Jo. Kim and Leeton Phillips, who restored the historic home, welcomed guests and opened the home for tours. A large group photo was taken in front of the home after ceremonies hosted by the Montague County Historical Commission. See more photos in the mid-week News. (Photo by Barbara Green)
COUNTY LIFE
Commissioners set Jan. 26 meeting
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Jan. 26.
Items on the agenda include: Consider payment to Election Systems & Software, LLC from contingency fund; consider the county using American Frontier Auctions to sell property; consider setting speed limit sings in Silver lakes Subdivision to 30 mph in Montague County; precinct three fence clearing on Applegate Road and precinct four fence clearing on Kerr Road; review two replats in Silver Lakes Ranch and Nocona Hills; and open sealed bids for fuel.
COUNTY LIFE
Bowie Chamber moves banquet to March 16
Due to potential winter weather concerns, the Bowie Chamber of Commerce board postponed the banquet from Jan. 26 to March 16.
Tickets are now on sale for the March16 Bowie Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Bowie Community Center.
The chamber will celebrate its past year of activities and look to 2026. Tickets are $50. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The evening includes a live and silent auction, along with dinner, drinks and awards. Chamber honors will include the Frances Brite Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Support Member Award and New Business of the Year, along with the popular best decorated table awards.
Call the chamber at 872-1173 to reserve your tickets today.
COUNTY LIFE
Father/daughter dance Jan. 31
The 14th annual Father Daughter Dance in Bowie will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 31 in the Bowie Community Center.
This event is hosted free of charge by Freedom Life Church and the community center, along with its sponsors. The decoration colors will follow a rose and gold scheme. A professional photographer will be on site. This dance has become a tradition with families as daughters of all ages, dress up for a night out with their dad. There will be a deejay and lots of refreshments.
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