NEWS
Commissioners accept April proclamations
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Montague County Commissioner’s Court on Monday approved proclamations that affect awareness of abuse against some of the most vulnerable citizens who are victims of child abuse and sexual assault.
April is awareness month for both topics. Austin Wright, chairman of the Montague County Child Welfare Board, offered the proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month offering the court a brief rundown of activities of the board.
Ginger Johnson, head of the Wise Hope Crisis Center office in Bowie which serves Montague County, presented the Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation. The local office for the Decatur-based center has been opened for about one year in Bowie.
Johnson explained while there appears to be more awareness nationwide with the “MeToo Movement,” that often does not filter down to the small towns and neighborhoods. She emphasized a need for all citizens to become more aware and talk about these concerns. Teal ribbons will be worn in recognition of the month.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
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Party primary runoff elections will be May 26, with early voting running May 18 to May 22.
Elections Administrator Ginger Wall said early voting will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but only located in the courthouse annex community room.
Election day voting is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at four locations across the county: Courthouse annex community room, Bowie Senior Citizens Center, H.J. Justin Community Room in Nocona and Saint Jo Civic Center.
In the Republican Party primary there are runoffs for United States Senator between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton; Attorney General Chip Roy and Mayes Middleton; Railroad Commissioner Bo French and Jim Wright; and Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, place three, Allison Fox and Thomas Smith.
In the Democratic Party runoff there are two races: Lieutenant Governor between Marcos Isaias Velez and Vikki Goodwin, and for Attorney General Joe Jaworski and Nathan Johnson.
Primary winners will face off against the other party in November’s general election.
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