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County lifts burn ban; wind farm opponents urge court to say no

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George Clay addresses the commissioner’s court Monday. (Photo by Barbara Green)

By BARBARA GREEN
Wind farm opponents addressed the Montague County Commissioner’s Court Monday during public comments urging the court to say no when it is approached about tax abatements for wind farms.
Along with the address on wind farms, the commissioners voted to lift the burn ban. Commissioner Bob Langford said things have greened up pretty well and there are many farmers and ranchers who would like to burn. He urged everyone to exert caution and also call in any planned burns to the sheriff’s office.
George Clay spoke about wind farms telling the court companies are actively leasing properties in Montague and Clay Counties right now and at some point the court can expect to be approached for a tax abatement zone which allows tax subsidies.

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City closes lake due to localized flooding

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Bowie School Board to review superintendent candidate applications

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Members of the Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. on June 16.
The big item on the agenda is the review of superintendent candidate applications and consider possible interview choice. Superintendent Blake Enlow resigned on May 23 and Assistant Superintendent Lee Ann Farris has been serving as the interim.
That item will be in executive session along with professional educator contracts that need to be considered.
On the regular agenda Farris will update the board on education bills passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and their budget impacts, as well as discipline impacts. A budget workshop will be considered. She also will provide information on state assessment and board goals.
Campus administrators and directors will provide updates, along with the finance director.
In action items the board will review Texas Association of School Board update 124, consider changes to the 12-month and 11 employee dates and consider the purchase of a new band trailer not to exceed $80,000.

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Bowie News will be 1 day late due to June 19 holiday

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Due to the June 19 Juneteenth federal holiday the U.S. Post Office will be closed, which moves then Thursday Bowie News to a delivery date on Friday. It will be available in the stores at its regular time.

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