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)
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
While the budget was the primary topics for the Montague County Commissioners on Aug. 10, there were several other topics handled by the court.
Tax Assessor Collector Kathy Phillips presented the certification of value and rates for the 2026 taxes. The certified net values are $3,017,685,102 with rolling railroad stock at $15,954,716.
The county’s total taxable value is $3,033,639,818. Total appraised is $7,930,674,437, total assessed at $3,629,932,719 and total taxable value of new property at $93,632,505.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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