COUNTY LIFE
Commissioners consider applying for more state road grant funding
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on April 13 via a video conference link located on the county website at: co.montague.tx.us.
Commissioners hope to apply for a second round of the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant, which provides road repair funds to repair damage related to energy production. Last year, the State Legislature allocated $250 million for a 2020 round of road funding.
During the first go-round in 2014 Montague County received $2,664,128 of the state’s $224,500,000 fund. The heavy flooding during 2015-16 came during the midst of the road grant projects, which resulted in federal money being available for damage from the floods.
The county is attempting to get another Federal Emergency Management Administration extension to finish up several high dollar large projects.
The court also will receive updates on the mitigation plan and the COVID-19 operations. A new term begins for the county health officer as Dr. Delbert McCaig is expected to be renewed for the new term.
Other topics on the agenda will be: Approve bonds for Billie Otto as deputy county treasurer and Brittany Evans, clerk in justice of the peace one; consider the county attorney’s chapter 59 asset and forfeiture fund; authority for sheriff to apply for a training and forensic software grant from Susteen, Inc.; accept sealed bids for a backhoe and dump trailer in precinct four; permission for precinct four to enter the Randy Nobile property on Nobile Road to clear a fence row and the Scott Reynolds property on Well Service Road to clear a fence road; and precinct one to enter the Sal Rios property on Jim Ned Road to clear a fence road and correct drainage.
The Ray Walker Memorial VFW Post #8558 will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on May 26, 100 Baylor Street in Nocona.
The public is invited to attend to celebrate this special holiday to remember those who were killed in service.
Later in the day attend the fundraiser barbecue rib dinner at the Nocona Senior Citizen’s Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and iced tea. Proceeds benefit the center and the Meals on Wheels program of Nocona.
Veterans eat free. Meal prepared by the award winning Nocona High School barbecue team.
Five Montague County high schools will graduate in ceremonies May 23 and May 24.
Make sure to see the 2025 Graduation Keepsake Section in the May 22 edition of The Bowie News. It is the only one to feature seniors from all seven of the area schools including Bowie, Bellevue, Gold-Burg, Forestburg, Nocona, Prairie Valley and Saint Jo.
Bowie High School
The Jackrabbits walk the stage at 8 p.m. on May 23 in Jackrabbit Stadium. Teacher Tabitha Jones was selected by the students to be the speaker.
Seniors Virginia Watson and Boston Farris will pass the mantle of leadership to the junior class represented by Laney Enlow and Hayden Heugatter. Superintendent Blake Enlow will present diplomas.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
All members of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or those interested in learning more about Montague County’s largest museum are invited to attend the annual membership meeting at 2 p.m. on May 31.
There will be a short business meeting to elect new directors afterwhich Dr. Sergio Ayala will discuss the museum’s newest archaeological exhibit. He also will conduct, “What’s Your Point?” where guests are invited to bring in artifacts for Dr. Ayala to examine.
All membership are due in May and there are several levels from which to chose starting at $35 a year. TNT is supported by its members along with donations, fundraising and grants. The museum celebrates its 15th years showcasing Montague County’s unique history.
The museum is located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82 in Nocona. Call 825-5330 with questions.
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