COUNTY LIFE
Citizen demands repair on road; permit policy approved for mass gatherings
By BARBARA GREEN
While budgetary issues dominated discussion at Montague County Commissioners Court on Monday, there were several other topics addressed
including a new permit policy for mass gatherings of more than 2,500 people, a citizen’s road complaint and state recognition of the county historical commission.
Sharon Browning made a written request to address the court about Forrester Road where she resides. Browning lives at the end of Forrester,
which she called “a dry creek bed,” that is virtually unpassable to her home.
“I have made many requests and have been told there are 300 miles of roads to maintain. If that is correct, one grader working 20 hours a week should be able to do all the roads every other month,” said Browning.
Also related to road repairs, there was a brief update on the state funded county infrastructure grant funds and the status of projects in the county.
Reluctantly, the court approved a permit process dictated by the state health and safety code regarding mass gatherings of 2,500 or more outside of a municipality.
County Judge Rick Lewis said he and County Attorney Clay Riddle have been working on this for the past year and it is taken directly from state code. Langford said he does not want to make it harder for people who are putting on events that benefit the county. He specifically referred to Rednecks with Paychecks, which operates on private land outside Saint Jo.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
The cast and crew of “A Family Reunion to Die For,” has been busy rehearsing for their murder mystery dinner theater production on May 30 and May 31.
The reunion soon turns sour with murder at a western-style bed and breakfast in the tropics.
Purchase tickets online at https://www.bowieallianceforeducationandthearts.com/events-1.
Show times are 6:30 p.m. on May 30 and May 31 with an afternoon show at noon on May 31 all at the Freedom Life Church. There will be live and silent auction.
All proceeds benefit Montague County students for scholarships in the arts. Come support these thespians.
Top photo – Rehearsals have been underway this past week for the new murder mystery dinner theater of the Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts. (Photos by Barbara Green)
Speed limit changes are being put in place on FM 103 North of Nocona. The 60-mph zone is being pushed North of Grayson Street.
As part of the transition, the 45-mph speed limit will be extended just North of the Texas New Mexico Power Office. Drivers see 50 mph signs up to Grayson Street where it becomes a 60-mph zone.
Portable message boards were placed on FM 103 on May 27 to advise motorists of the upcoming changes. The new signs will be unveiled and be enforceable starting June 3.
Citizens and officials with the City of Nocona requested the changes. They were approved by the Texas Transportation Commission in April.
Drivers should be prepared to watch and observe these new speed limits signs in Nocona. Drive safely in Montague County.
Top photo – Bowie High’s class of 2025 arrives for the ceremonies. (Photos by Jordan Neal)
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