COUNTY LIFE
County tax office, district clerk close public access
As restrictions continue to tighten stemming from COVID-19, two Montague County government offices have restricted public access to their offices.
Both elected officials report the precautionary actions to modify services are necessary to protect the public and aid in stopping the spread of the coronavirus, as well as protect the staff.
Montague County Tax Assessor-Collector Kathy Phillips has closed her office to in-person transactions and also closed the drive-up window. Many of the vehicle registrations services and tax payments may be made online or mailed. Call 894-3601 with questions or check the county webpage where further stipulations can be seen: county.montague.tx.us.
District Clerk Lesia Darden said effective March 24 the clerk’s office will temporarily suspend face-to-face contact with walk-in customers. The staff will continue to work answer phones and processing e-filings. Those who wish to call may do so at 894-2571.
As a reminder in 97th District Court all jury trials have been canceled through May. Most court dates in March were canceled but call the office or the court coordinator at 894-2066 if you are uncertain.
Darden said submit court costs and fine payments by mail. The office accepts cashier’s checks and money orders. Include your cause number on the payment and mail it to District Clerk, P.O. Box 155, Montague, TX 76251.
Email any requests for copies to mdc97@windstream.net. For Pro Se Litigants if you need to file documents call the office to make an appointment. These meetings are restricted to only the party or parties involved, and no one under the age of 18.
Gold-Burg High School students will perform at area one-act competition at 9:30 a.m. on April 11 at Grayson County College.
Director Linda Fitzner said they present “Lady Precious Stream” followed by Newcastle, Irivium Academy, Sulphur Bluff, Avery and Bryson. She called it a “tough, tough area” as Bryson was at state the year before. Gold-Burg also has made a state run last year.
Nocona Public Library and Friends of the Library will be hosting a children’s Easter story time at 10 a.m. on April 11.
Dean Prine will be reading to the children before they make a craft. Dean always makes it a fun story time. All children are invited to attend.
Summer is quickly approaching and the library is already making plans for our summer reading program. Starting June 1, the children can pick up their reading logs. A professional story teller will be visiting the library in July. More details will be released as time gets closer to summer.
The library has received several new books in the last week. “In To Deep” by Lee Child, “Paranoia” by James Patterson and “Far From Home” by Danielle Steel, are just a few new ones that are available for checkout.
Did you know that the library is not all about books? The library staff can make copies and send faxes for a small fee. It has computers for the public to use. Stop by and see what all you can do at the library. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Bowie High School’s one-act play, “View From The Bridge,” advanced out of bi-district to area after competing this past week.
Teacher and Director April Word said area will be on April 12 at Clyde High School. Bowie performs as the final play of the day.
Other schools performing will be Holliday, Early, Clyde, Ingram Moore and Jim Ned. Plays begin at noon that day and cost to watch is $10.
“The students were amazing at bi-district and had a tremendous performance. I could not have asked for more from them,” said Word.
At bi-district Lia Meier was named best performer, Corban Word was named to the All-Star Cast and Corben Wolsey, honorable mention All-Star Cast.
Aowyn Word received the All-Star Tech and the tech crew was named best overall. Crew members are Elise Fitch, TJ Ferguson, Keller Dosch, Adamari Alonso and Aowyn Word. “Break a leg” Jackrabbits.
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