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Montague County receives 2015 safety award from TAC

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By BARBARA GREEN

Montague County received a 2016 safety award from the Texas Association of Counties at its Monday meeting.

The safety award recognizes efforts by a county to provide and create a safe workplace for its employees. Isaac Garcia of TAC made the presentation to Glynis Russell of the county safety committee.

The county has received the award every year since 1994 with the exception of 2012.

Pictured: Isaac Garcia of TAC presents the award to Glynis Russell of the county safety committee. (Photo by Barbara Green)

 

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Jury finds ex-DA Casey Hall guilty on theft by a public servant

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Casey Hall

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.

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Amon Carter remains closed due to high water

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Brief agenda awaits city council

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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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