COUNTY LIFE

Weather plays havoc with first week of early voting

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9 years ago

02/24/2018

The first week of early voting has been something of a hit and miss due to the weather and the related power outages.
Elections Administrator Ginger Wall said it has been an unusual week so far with all the delays, but through Friday at noon there had been 106 early voters.
The Montague location was opened until noon Wednesday and all four locations were closed Thursday during the winter storm. The county annex location opened about 10 a.m. Friday when the electricity was restored in Montague.
Early voting will continue through March 2 with locations in the county open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Within Montague County four locations are set up for early voting: Montague County Annex Community Room, Montague; Nocona Community Room, 807 W. State Highway 82; Bowie Community Room, 307 N. Mason; and the old flower shop on the square, 110 Boggess, Saint Jo. The Saint Jo location has moved from the civic center as that facility is under renovation.

Sample ballots are available at the county website at: www.co.montague.tx.us, click elections or click on the hyperlinks below to see the ballots.

https://bowienewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Republican-Sample-Ballot-March-2018.pdf

https://bowienewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Democratic-Sample-Ballot-March-2018.pdf

COUNTY LIFE

‘Officer Bob’ retires after 34 years

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4 hours ago

11/05/2026

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Bob Blackburn has fondly been called “Officer Bob,” for many years and it is a moniker he is happy to carry, spending more than 30 years working with the schools through local law enforcement.
Officer Bob has a heart for service he has shared through a total of 34 years in law enforcement, a lengthy career that comes to an end Oct. 30 as he retires after 25 years with the Bowie Police Department. He will continue as a reserve with the BPD and also wants to substitute teach.
“It’s time. I want to enjoy my kids and grandchildren, picking them up at school and going to games. I have loved working here and there has been an honest effort to get me not to retire, but I am in a good spot,” explains Blackburn one week from retirement.

Read the full story in your Thursday Bowie News.

(Top photo – Bob Blackburn hugs Mayor Gaylynn Burris as he receives a Bowie Knife plaque at his retirement party Oct. 30.)

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Councilors approve park path project

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5 hours ago

11/05/2026

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The Bowie City Council approved a $950,000 project to improve the walking path at Pelham Park on Oct. 27.
Bowie Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Janis Crawley said the upcoming project will repave 26,277 square feet of pathway in concrete, spanning about 0.6 miles in length.
The work covers the trail section northeast of the Blade, curving past the soccer fields and toward the swimming pool.
Another section goes around the pool and sport courts, then back down toward the Blade. The project will also widen the trail section to eight feet and add a new 36-foot bridge.

Read the full story in your Thursday Bowie News.

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Veterans Day events set

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5 hours ago

11/05/2026

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Bowie High School will honor veterans at 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 11 in the high school gym. Staff and students invite area veterans to join them for a veteran’s breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by a ceremony where each veteran will be recognized for their service to the country.
Veterans are asked to register at: https://bit.ly/VeteransDay2026RSVP.
The staff of the Montague County Veteran’s Service office is partnering with the American Legion Post 220 for its Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at the post home at 801 W. U.S. 82. Veterans and their families are invited to join a complimentary lunch.