COUNTY LIFE
Lewis retires as county judge, Benton to fill out term
By BARBARA GREEN
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Montague County Judge Rick Lewis, who has served for the past six years, announced his retirement Monday with Justice of the Peace Two Kevin Benton, selected by the commissioner’s court to fill the remainder of the term until the end of 2021.
Jack Pigg, retired law enforcement officer and businessman, was named to fill out the JP term which also ends in 2021.
Lewis announced his retirement following a brief 15-minute closed session, both Pigg and Benton attended. The judge was clearly emotional making the announcement with a “sad heart” after a difficult month.
“This has been the honor of my life to have the citizens of Montague County entrust me with this job. It is very humbling. I thank this court, we did a lot of great things in six years I am proud of us as a court. This has been special,” said Lewis.
The letter stated: “It is with a sad heart and deep regret that I announce my retirement today, June 22, 2020, effective June 24. There are personal issues that require my decision, and I feel that not only is it in my best interest, but in the absolute best interest of the county. This has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I have been humbled by the citizens of this county for giving me the opportunity and responsibility to represent Montague County as their county judge.”
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
The 22nd annual July Jam returns on July 27 to the Bowie Community Center West Hall, 413 Pelham Street in Bowie.
There will be a “chickin’ pickin’ fiddling fun time” as guests will be entertained by amazing fiddling tunes and enjoying a chicken meal with delicious homemade jams because it wouldn’t be July Jam without it.
Tickets are just $15 with the event starting at 6 p.m. The funds raised help provide awards for the Championship Fiddler Competition during Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival on Oct. 5.
This attracts talented musicians from all over to visit downtown Bowie to test their fiddling skills on stage in the Bowie Fire Hall on Oct. 5.
Along with the live fiddling entertainment, come hungry and be ready to outbid your neighbors at the silent auction or just stop by for a great meal, fellowship and soak in the air conditioning.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
The Nocona City Council met this past week making plans for budget and tax rate hearings.
Councilors received a brief update on the 2024-25 budget preparations. City Secretary Revell Hardison said the final proposal is almost complete and they now await the arrival of the no-new revenue tax rate that will be reviewed by the council after it is calculated by the tax collector.
The proposal includes a tax rate increase of about 3% similar to last year and there will be a small increase in water and sewer rates, but Hardison said the final crunch on those will come after the tax rate projections arrive.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
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