NEWS
Saint Jo City Council meets Wednesday
The Saint Jo city council will meet at 6 p.m. on March 9 at city hall located at 220 E. Howell Street.
There will be discussion and possible action on amending a weapons ordinance that may be connected to last month’s executive session on the matter.
Many cities have established policies connected with the new open carry laws in the state of Texas.
Jana Gaston wants to discuss a possible contract with the Saint Jo Public Library.
For the second straight month, since it was tabled in February, the council will discuss and possibly act on Paul Sampson’s request for water service outside the city limits.
Camille Crist will update the council on the Beautify Saint Jo project, with possible action stemming from discussions.
Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce President Dick Crist will give an update on April events.
Janet Bowman wishes to discuss Ladies’ Night Out set for April 14, and will include Julie Whitehead’s request to sell wine on the square for the event.
The meeting will begin with citizens’ comments.
It will conclude with approval of minutes from the February meeting, a review of financial statements, paying monthly bills, and reports will be given in writing from various department heads.
NEWS
Repairs prompt boil order
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.
NEWS
Elevated fire danger today
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.
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County finalizes the proposed tax rate, budget
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.
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