NEWS
Saint Jo businesses approach council about police department rebuild
By ERIC VICCARO
Saint Jo businessman John Sickles during Wednesday’s council meeting read a signed statement from downtown merchants with worries over how the city will rebuild its police force.
Last month, Saint Jo city leaders executed a separation agreement with former police officer Lindsey Montgomery and the group also accepted the resignation of Lindsey’s husband Michael Montgomery, who also served in the same capacity.
It all stemmed from when Lindsey Montgomery was denied a light-duty position during her pregnancy.
Sickles is concerned downtown is at risk since Police Chief Tyler Roy is currently the lone full-time employee, and he resides in Myra – a 15-minute drive to Saint Jo.
“I think this leaves us exposed,” said Sickles, who went on to say code enforcement in Saint Jo is “currently lacking” as well.
Sickles, who along with his wife runs a downtown art gallery and has renovated several buildings, also said he hopes the city will run better background searches on future prospective police officer candidates.
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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.
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.
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.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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