NEWS
County commissioners finalizing the budget
Montague County Commissioners hope to put the final touches on their 2018-19 budget when they meet at 9 a.m. on Aug. 13.
In late July the court prepared a proposed budget to be filed in the clerk’s office for public review, however, the document is expected to change as it will be revised to note the certified property values and the related anticipated tax revenue, as well as the effective and proposed tax rates.
The county’s overall certified values went up nearly two percent so it could provide a small boost to the revenue. Tax Assessor Syd Nowell will present the certification of appraised values and the effective tax rate Monday. The court is scheduled to also consider a proposed tax rate for 2018 and set the public hearings for both it and the budget.
Read the full story on Monday’s agenda in the weekend News.
After a year of renovations Nelson Street at Mill was reopened today to traffic. Nearly $3 million in repairs were made to this area to repair major drainage issues. A Bowie police vehicle came along and was the first vehicle to roll through after city staff and council members removed the barricades. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Lake Amon G. Carter has now (Thursday, Nov. 14) re-opened for boating. Selma Parkremains closed due to electric problems caused by high water. Water levels remain above normal and boaters should be cautious of possible debris.
The lake was closed on Nov. 8 after heavy rainfall and a rising lake level. It is considered full at 920 mean sea level and through the weekend it was topped more than 922 msl.
Bowie High School staff and students welcomed veterans for their annual tribute and breakfast on Veterans Day. Members of the FFA, Kyle Keeler and Rylan Cole folded the American flag as each fold was explained during the ceremony.
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