NEWS
Montague County Commissioners to meet Monday
Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on April 13 for its first meeting of the month.
Miles Dabovich, district extension administrator, will present the annual report on the Montague County Extension Office.
The Montague County Tax Appraisal District staff will offer its annual financial report for approval.
Commissioners will consider an order exempting the purchase of an item subject to exemption from competitive bidding. Last month the court debated whether certain types and amounts of hauling or road building materials is exempt from bidding.
The annual racial profiling report from the 97th District Attorney’s office will presented.
Other items on Monday’s agenda include: Monthly report of the veteran’s service officer; proclamations of appreciation to the county historical commission; donation of a portable repeater from Self Radio; amended road crossing request on Hughes Road for Nustar Logistics; and consider replat of a pair of lots in Silver Lakes Ranch, precinct two.
Tickets are now on sale for the Jan. 26 Bowie Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Bowie Community Center.
The chamber will celebrate its past year of activities and look to 2026 and what it may bring to the community. Tickets are $50. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The evening includes a live and silent auction, along dinner, drinks and awards. Call the chamber at 872-1173 to reserve your tickets today.
Pictured one of the 2024 banquet table winners H&R Block. (File photo)
Montague County was placed under a ban on outdoor burning for all unincorporated area in the county effective Jan. 12
Precinct Three Commissioner Mark Murphey told the court he had spoken with many of the fire chiefs and they all feel it is time for the burn ban.
“Some of them have had multiple including several bigger ones where welders were not taking the necessary precautions causing fires. I move we do the ban and emphasize welding precautions that are required,” explained the commissioner, who also is a volunteer firefighter.
The court gave unanimous consent to the motion.
This frame house at 3013 State Highway 101 was destroyed by fire around 7 a.m. on Jan. 12. Bowie Rural Fire Chief Randall Preuninger said the house was under renovation and the fire appears to have started in the laundry room going into the attic. The home, owned by Brady Fielder, was occupied by several residents and while they were able to retrieve some items, the home was a total loss. Bowie Rural, Bowie City, Sunset, Forestburg and Alvord Fire responded, along with the sheriff’s office and emergency management. (Courtesy photo)
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