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.
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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