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Montague County welcomes eight elected officials

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(Left) Montague County Judge Rick Lewis shakes hands with District Judge Jack McGaughey after he administered the oath of office to Lewis during Jan. 1, 2019 ceremonies. Eight officials took the oath of office. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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Jury finds ex-DA Casey Hall guilty on theft by a public servant

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Casey Hall

The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.

Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.

The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.

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Amon Carter remains closed due to high water

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Brief agenda awaits city council

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Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.

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