NEWS
Nocona Council finalizes rules, fees for new comm. room
After several years in the works the new H.J. Justin Community Room has its official name and is open for business promoting Nocona and its events. The Nocona City Council approved a slate of rules and fees, along with the name at its Tuesday night meeting.
City Secretary Revell Hardison said the council took feedback and information from its recent meetings to develop the rules and to solidify the name, which reflects the history of the former Justin Leather Building.
The Herman Joseph Justin Community Room designation honors the legacy of H.J. “Daddy Joe” Justin who began his boot making career in the 1870s by learning to repair boots in Spanish Fort. By 1910, H.J. Justin & Sons Boots were being made in Nocona. When his sons moved the business out of Nocona his daughter, Miss Enid established Nocona Boots.
The council has chosen to devote this facility to promoting Nocona events, as opposed to renting it out for private parties. Read the full story in the weekend Bowie 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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