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Montague County tax rate goes up almost a nickle

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By BARBARA GREEN
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Montague County property owners will see a .0403 cent increase in their 2017 tax rate, as the commissioner’s court approved the new rate of .55 cents per $100 of property value Monday.
Along with the tax rate, the 2017-18 budget was adopted. There were unanimous votes on both items.
Prior to the regular meeting the court had public hearings on both items. Only one comment was taken on the tax rate. Jimmy Tompkins, Nocona, asked the court not to increase the tax rate. There were no comments on the budget.

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Montague County Grand Jury issues November indicted cases

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The following indictments were filed with the 97th District Clerk following the November session of the Montague County Grand Jury.
There were a total of 13 indictments with one sealed awaiting the arrest of a suspect.
A grand jury indictment is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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New transformer arrives at Bowie substation

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The new transformer was placed on its pad when it arrived at the City of Bowie electrical substation last Friday. Installation of this 20 Mva transformer, which is larger than the two 1992 original 12.5 units, will begin this week and come on line early in the new year. (Courtesy photos)
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Holiday shopping guide can help you plan

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Ready, set, shop! Inside your mid-week Bowie News find the annual holiday shopping guide to help you plan all your Black Friday and other shopping opportunities.

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