COUNTY LIFE
Polished image – Sheriff attempts to revive old fashion shoe shine
If your boots need a shine, stop off at the Montague County Sheriff’s Office and step into the revival of a bygone era when shoes carried a sheen.
Using old, unused items, a trustee at the sheriff’s office has built a traditional shoe shine stand that is now open for use. Sheriff Paul Cunningham said he thought this was a method by which citizens could be welcomed to the office any time, not just when there is a problem.
“You use to be able to go to the barber shop and get a shine, so we wanted to revive that small social tradition,” said the sheriff. “We hope to get people to come by here because it is their office and they are welcome any time.”
Read the full story in your Saturday News. Pictured – Montague County Sheriff Paul Cunningham gets a shine in the new stand built by an inmate from used materials and supplies purchased by the sheriff personally. (Photo by Barbara Green)
As North Texas finally transitions towards cooler temperatures, community water needs change as well.
Preparing your home for freezing temperatures can save time and money, especially with meteorologists expecting El Nino to bring wintry weather to the Southwest United States. Use these tips from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to winterize your house and well, all while saving a few gallons.
Now is the time to check fixtures in your home for leaks or moisture loss.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
In today’s edition enjoy the funny and touching letters to Santa submitted by children from across Montague County. Businesses also thank their customers for their patronage this past year with holiday greetings.
It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year
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