NEWS
Commissioners to receive judge’s retirement resignation Monday
Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Oct. 13 with the county judge’s resignation as he retires the top item.
County Judge Tommie Sappington announced last month he would retire at the Oct. 13 meeting. The agenda includes that item, plus the appointment of a successor, who is expected to be incoming judge Rick Lewis.
Lewis is running unopposed in the November general election and would take office Jan. 1, 2015. The agenda list approving bond for Judge Rick Lewis, so the appointment is planned.
Isaac Garcia from the Texas Association of Counties will present a safety award to the court.
The monthly veteran’s service office report also will be made. Other items include: Authorize the judge to sign a memo of understanding between the county and the Abilene Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, along with a map endorsement agreement with Liberty Marketing.
After a year of renovations Nelson Street at Mill was reopened today to traffic. Nearly $3 million in repairs were made to this area to repair major drainage issues. A Bowie police vehicle came along and was the first vehicle to roll through after city staff and council members removed the barricades. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Lake Amon G. Carter has now (Thursday, Nov. 14) re-opened for boating. Selma Parkremains closed due to electric problems caused by high water. Water levels remain above normal and boaters should be cautious of possible debris.
The lake was closed on Nov. 8 after heavy rainfall and a rising lake level. It is considered full at 920 mean sea level and through the weekend it was topped more than 922 msl.
Bowie High School staff and students welcomed veterans for their annual tribute and breakfast on Veterans Day. Members of the FFA, Kyle Keeler and Rylan Cole folded the American flag as each fold was explained during the ceremony.
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