NEWS
Three arrested in counterfeit money case
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a counterfeiting operation in Bowie.
Lt. Rick Beckham said Bowie Police ran a search warrant on a residence 806 Baccus at 9:20 p.m. Jan. 2, where the suspects were arrested.
Investigation of what was believed to be fake $100 bills began earlier last week when a bill was passed at a local fast-foot location. The investigation lead to three suspects being arrested when a search warrant was executed on Baccus Street the night of Jan. 1. Arrested were Brandon Parker, Justin Guffey and Meagan Guffey, who have each been charged with forgery of a financial instrument. Bond of $250,000 was set on each one and as of Tuesday they remained in the county jail. Read the full story in the mid-week News. 
Pictured below a portion of the counterfeit money and some of the washed paper bills that are white at the top of the photo. (News photos by Barbara Green)
Multiple Railroad Crossing (Union Pacific Railroad) closures for Bowie area this week.
12/09/2025: Until appx. 5pm.
Coggins Rd near Watkins Rd.
12/10/2025: 7:30am-unknown finish time.
S Mill St. at the College
W Clay St. near WL Plastics.
12/11/2025: 8am-3pm.
FM 1125 south of Billy Rd.
Information posted by the Montague County sheriff’s office staff.
City of Bowie and Montague County Emergency Management report Union Pacific will close the FM1125 railroad crossing between Billy Road and Ford Road on Thursday,12/11/2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for repairs. Please plan accordingly.
The commissioner’s court of Montague County will meet at 9 a.m. on Dec. 8 in the courthouse annex.
After public comments and the consent agenda, the panel will consider how to dispose of the filing cabinets that came out of the district clerk’s office.
Other items on the agenda include: Consider unanticipated revenue for the sheriff’s office of $15,000 from the Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation; review updated credit application with P&K Stone, LLC; discuss precinct four going out for a rainwater harvesting grant from the Upper Trinity Water Conservation District and consider replats of seven lots in Nocona Hills, all located in precinct four.
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