NEWS
Sheriff’s deputy, K9 sniff out more than 400 lbs of marijuana in two stops
A pair of traffic stops by Montague County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit late last week resulted in more than 400 pounds of marijuana, a large amount of THC oil and wax, plus some $2,000 in cash being seized.
During an ironic twist, the drug busts were made on April 20, which is known across the country as a “national holiday” for the cannabis culture. There were gatherings across the country on April 20 in states where marijuana has been legalized, despite a federal law still in place that makes it illegal.
Sheriff’s Deputy Chase Pelton and K9 Ace handled the stops and ensuing arrests. The first incide nt occurred shortly before midnight on April 19 when the officers were patrolling U.S. 287 near Farm-to-Market 1125. The second stop came later in the day about 11 p.m. along U.S. 287 near Hopewell Cemetery Road.
Large amounts of marijuana, THC products both oil, wax and other miscellaneous items, plus growing paraphernlia were seized in both stops.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on April 22 in the council chambers.
City Manager Bert Cunningham in his report will discuss the comprehensive planning grant and the substation transformer.
In old business there will be second readings for the water rate ordinance tabled from the last meeting, plus the new ordinances related to the operation of food trucks in the city.
In new business the council will discuss section 3 policy updates for the community development grant for Smythe Street sidewalks and hear a request from public works to use $9,763 out of the tap account to purchase 64 meters.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The City of Bowie received an unqualified audit for 2023-24 presented by its outside auditor during its April 8 meeting.
Valerie Halverson of the Mathis, West, Huffines Group, Wichita Falls, reviewed the extensive report on the city’s funds.
She noted it was a busy year dealing with several major capital projects along with tracking grant funds, but the city met all the general accounting standards.
Read the full story on the outside audit in the Thursday Bowie News.
(Top photo) Volunteers Janet Morgan, Pattye Graham, Jo Lee and Carolyn Cantwell were busy at the registration table during “Sight for All” event sponsored by Bowie and Graham Lions Clubs on April 5 at Bowie First Methodist Church. There were nine stations for screenings for eye diseases and about 50 people went through.
About 50 people attended the Bowie Lions and Graham Lions Club program for eye screening hosted in Bowie recently. There were nine stations through which people were screened or things like glaucoma and other eye diseases. If any concerns were raised information was available about referrals and related assistance. (Courtesy photos)
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