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Commissioners court meets on Monday

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Montague County Commissioners will consider a pair of proclamations for awareness months in April when they meet at 9 a.m. on March 25 in the courthouse annex.
Proclamations for Child Abuse Awareness Month and one of Sexual Assault Awareness Month will both be presented.
The court will open sealed bids for fuel and consider going out for bids on asphalt.
An interlocal cooperation contract between Texas State University and the sheriff’s office will be reviewed, along with a Cemex credit application for all precincts to purchase rock.
Justice of the Peace Kevin Benton will make a request to utilize the service provider agreement between Accelerated Card Company LLC and the county.
Other topics for Monday will include: Approving the bond for Kathy Phillips who will take over as tax assessor on April 1 as Syd Nowell retires; authority for precinct one to enter the John Bentley property on O’Malley Road and the Tara Vicari property on Cox Lane, both to turn equipment around during a repair project.

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Part of Mill Street closed due to sewer repairs

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Mill St. between Wise St. & Tarrant St. is closed due to sewer repairs. Work should take 2-3 hours.

Please plan accordingly.

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Bowie City Council agenda for April 8

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Members of the Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on April 8 in the council for its only meeting for the month.
The city manager’s report opens the meeting as he discusses the bid openings for the sewer line replacement project phase two and the North Smythe Street sidewalk reconstruction.
There is only one old item of business, the second reading of the ordinance amending water rates. The average residential customer using 2,000 to 3,000 gallons of water per month will see an increase of $5 to $7.50 based on usage. This is the first water rate increase since 2018.
There are multiple items of new business. The 2023-24 outside audit will be presented by the staff of Mathis, West and Huffines. Four replat requests will be offered through the planning and zoning recommendations.
Base bid amounts for the sewer line replacement project phase two and the Smythe Street sidewalk project also will be reviewed. For the sewer project the base bid is $1,558,103.30. For the sidewalk it is $327,860.66. The sewer work is funded through a loan to the city from the Texas Development Board and the sidewalk through a Downtown Community Development grant program with the city having a matching portion.
The final item before public comments are two ordinance amending the mobile food vendors rules and permits.

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AI Workshop planned for Bowie Business Boost

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After a successful multi-part workshop series last year, the Bowie Business Boost returns with a two-part workshop to take your business to the next level of effectiveness and profitability.
Attend this “AI Made Simple Workshop: Conquer the Tech Chaos and Win Fast” planned for April 24 and May 8. These will be breakfast programs from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The program will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. with questions and answers to follow. Breakfast will be served 7:30 to 8 a.m.
The programs will be at the Bowie Community Center-west hall. Registration is $20 which includes both sessions. Registration is transferable. Register at accelerationbydesign.com/event-details/bowiebusinessboost25.

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.

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