COUNTY LIFE
Retired Texas Ranger ready to serve his home county
By BARBARA GREEN
When retired Texas Ranger Marshall Thomas took the oath of office as Montague County Sheriff on Jan. 1, it fulfills his goal to return home and serve where he grew up.
A graduate of Saint Jo High School, Thomas brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience to the sheriff’s job including time as a police officer, Department of Public Safety Trooper and Narcotics Officer and Texas Ranger.
He always knew he wanted to go into law enforcement, specifically a trooper. Looking back at his career it is clear when he sets a goal it happens.
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Montague County Sheriff Marshall Thomas stands with his new team outside the courthouse. Pictured are: Investigator Jack Lawson, Sheriff Thomas, Investigator Joey Stewart and Chief Deputy Chris Hughes. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Jan. 26.
Items on the agenda include: Consider payment to Election Systems & Software, LLC from contingency fund; consider the county using American Frontier Auctions to sell property; consider setting speed limit sings in Silver lakes Subdivision to 30 mph in Montague County; precinct three fence clearing on Applegate Road and precinct four fence clearing on Kerr Road; review two replats in Silver Lakes Ranch and Nocona Hills; and open sealed bids for fuel.
Due to potential winter weather concerns, the Bowie Chamber of Commerce board postponed the banquet from Jan. 26 to March 16.
Tickets are now on sale for the March16 Bowie Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Bowie Community Center.
The chamber will celebrate its past year of activities and look to 2026. Tickets are $50. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The evening includes a live and silent auction, along with dinner, drinks and awards. Chamber honors will include the Frances Brite Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Support Member Award and New Business of the Year, along with the popular best decorated table awards.
Call the chamber at 872-1173 to reserve your tickets today.
The 14th annual Father Daughter Dance in Bowie will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 31 in the Bowie Community Center.
This event is hosted free of charge by Freedom Life Church and the community center, along with its sponsors. The decoration colors will follow a rose and gold scheme. A professional photographer will be on site. This dance has become a tradition with families as daughters of all ages, dress up for a night out with their dad. There will be a deejay and lots of refreshments.
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