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 [email protected]. 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.
Bowie Independent School District Trustees accepted the recommendations for professional educator contracts with a few on hold as they await certification, as well as some staff who have indicated they may retire or resign.
The board met Monday night and Superintendent Blake Enlow said there are a few staff members who have said they plan to leave, but have not “formally” resigned. The board reviewed the list of contract offers in executive session and back in open session approved the list with stipulations for those finishing up certifications.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
The springtime tradition of Cruisin’ Nocona on May 3-4 with lots of family fun activities. This is the 11th annual event.
Enjoy the popular Poker Cruise on May 3 as drivers travel a 120-mile trek through the countryside of Montague County enjoying several stops along the way before looping back to Nocona for lunch.
Early-bird registration is $50. Forms are available at the Nocona Chamber of Commerce office at 304 Clay St. #3 or go online to Nocona.org/events to get a form. After April 25 the cost goes up to $65.
There will be on-site registration from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. that day at 915 E. U.S. Highway 82, where the cruise starts at 10 a.m. Each driver gets a goodie bag with a Cruisin’ Nocona T-shirt and ticket for the cruise lunch. Additional lunch tickets may be purchased for $20.
First-third place prizes will be awarded to the best poker hands.
On May 4 downtown Nocona will be filled with classic cars and big trucks for Cruisin’ Car Show. This is the second year to include the big trucks set up along Clay and West Walnut Streets.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 cars and pickups, top five motorcycles, Big Truck People’s Choice and Big Truck that traveled the farthest to the show. All makes and models welcomed. Forms are available on the chamber’s website.
The car show will have registration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clay and W. Walnut with judging from 1-3 p.m. Awards will be presented at 4 p.m. at the H.J. Justin Building, 100 Clay.
The May 8 deadline is almost here for the 2024 Keepsake Graduation section produced by The Bowie News. It is the only section where you will see senior photos of every high school in Montague County and Bellevue.
If you want to honor your graduate with a special ad or your business wants to congratulate a working senior, call 872-2247 or print a copy of the submission form at bowienewsonline.com. The section will publish on May 22.
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