NEWS
County issues a second disaster declaration
On Monday, the Montague County Commissioner’s Court approved a disaster declaration for storm damage that occurred June 17-18.
Heavy rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill caused flooding across the area, concentrating in the Lake Nocona area, where numerous homes had several feet of water inside.
On July 2, the Federal Emergency Management Agency extended federal disaster aid to 15 Texas counties including Montague. Read the full story in the mid-week News.
Pictured: The Texas Department of Transportation constructed a temporary bridge on Farm-to-Market 677 north of Saint Jo, near the intersection with Mountain Creek Road. This was the site of a washout, seen at the right, stemming from recent heavy rains. Temporary traffic control signals are found in both the northbound and southbound directions. (Photo by Eric Viccaro)
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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