NEWS
Early voting fall just short of 6,000 in Montague County
Early voting for Tuesday’s general election came to an end last Friday with a total of 5,944 ballots or 44.66 percent turnout.
Brandi Shipman, Montague County elections administrator, said they hoped to hit 6,000, but they were very happy with the results. She is predicted an additional 3,500 in voters on election day as she hopes to reach 60 o 65 percent turnout in the county.
While the presidential elections are driving much of the vote, Nocona Independent School District has proposed a bond election, there are two city council elections, plus several school board races. Results will be posted at bowienewsonline as they become available from the elections administrators through Tuesday night after the polls close at 7 p .m.
Please see the related chart for voting locations in Montague County. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Voters must bring a photo identification to the voting locations, but remember ballots can be cast at any of the locations listed, not just your home precinct.
Bowie ISD –
For – 477
Against – 1308
Forestburg ISD
Prop A – For 98, against 59
Prop A – For 86, against 72
All results preliminary until formally canvassed
The cast and crew of Gold-Burg High School’s state-bound one-act play “Interview,” will present a public show at 4 p.m. on May 5 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
Admission is $5 and there will be a bake sale to raise funds for travel and other OAP expenses. The show is directed by Linda Fitzner.
The group will travel to Austin to perform on May 13 for the state title. This is the school’s first time to take a play to the state contest.
Pictured above: Cast of “Interview” in rehearsal this week. (Courtesy photo)
Voters in Bowie and Forestburg Independent School Districts will have their say Saturday as both entities offer up bond issues to improve infrastructure.
Early voting came to an end on Tuesday with a total of 1,230 people casting their ballots.
On election day the polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three locations: Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Forestburg ISD Library and Sunset City Hall. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations due to countywide voting.
Read more about both bond proposals in your weekend Bowie News.
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