NEWS
Early voting expects to top 2016 EV balloting total
Voters continued to make a steady trek to the early voting locations across the county as the second week of balloting for the Nov. 3 election got underway.
The first week of Montague County early voting through noon on Tuesday saw 4,183 people cast ballots, which is 29 percent of the county’s registered voters. During the 2016 presidential election there were 5,944 early voters in the county.
Early voting locations are set up at: Montague County Annex Community Room at Montague, H.J. Justin Community Room in Nocona, Saint Jo Civic Center and Bowie Bible Baptist.
Polls will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, Oct. 13-30. The Montague location will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 27.
Polling locations and sample ballots will be available at: co.montague.tx.us, click elections.
Along with the presidential election and many state races, there are elections for Bowie and Nocona City Council, Montague and Bowie Independent School Districts.
COVID-19 safety protocols are in effect at all the county locations.
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 9.
An executive session is scheduled to discussion personnel matters pertaining to the current county employee assigned to the septic system inspections and the proposed transfer to the new sewer plant facility, as well as the county employee assigned to the Montague County Animal Shelter. Any action will be taken back in open session.
The court will consider approving a memorandum of understanding between the county and Montague County Animal Rescue. The rescue group has been working with the county to get operations at the animal shelter up and running, along with providing volunteers at the shelter.
Other topics on the agenda include: Approve the 2026 Nationwide 457(b) deferred compensation plan; approve the 2026 Texas Association o Counties ARTS Renewal agreement; and consider the risk management pool liability proposal including $1,000,000 for cybersecurity coverage; amend authorized representatives for TexPool adding Charles Lanier; approve order of election for the 2026 joint primary; consider quotes to replace seven showers and 11 exhaust fans in the jail and consider replat of two lots in Silver lakes Ranch phase seven in precinct two.
Due to a breakdown at the printing press that prints The Bowie News, today’s paper will be delay until later this evening. It will be delivered to the racks and post office as soon as it arrives. We apologize for this delay.
The Boil Water Notice for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Slaughter Street to Old Bowie Lake has been lifted.
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