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A search warrant was executed at a Bowie residence on April 19 that lead to a pair of arrests plus the seizure of liquid and crystal methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and two firearms.
Bowie Police Sgt. Bob Blackburn said on Tuesday information was received about possible illegal drug activity at 508 Orchard that included large amounts of meth being distributed and kept at the home along with firearms.
The preliminary investigation led to credible information to obtain the warrants, said the officer, which were served the same day by the police and deputies from the Montague County Sheriff’s office. Blackburn said 18 months ago police executed a warrant at the same location where there were multiple arrests on various charges.
Officers recovered approximately 40 grams of crystal and liquid methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia indicative of distribution such as scales and two working firearms, a 410 and .22 rifle with ammunition.
Blackburn said the street value of the meth was about $2,400.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

Drug paraphernalia and liquid methamphetamine seized on Tuesday. (Bowie Police photo)
Three bags of various sizes of methampehtamine seized Tuesday. (Bowie Police photo)
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Commissioners to meet on Dec. 23

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Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Dec. 23.
The court will consider obligating $276,961.84 of American Rescue Plan funds to completing the new wastewater treatment plant that will serve the courthouse complex. Commissioners have been working on this project much of the year.
Montague County will apply to the Nortex Regional Planning Commission for a solid waste disposal grant to purchase a tire cutter for use by all four precincts.
Developers for Kingdom Estates Phase 2 subdivision will offer a plant for lots 6-10, 16.06 acres located in precinct two.
A cooperative agreement between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the county will be presented, along with a non-exclusive license and service agreement between Local Government Solutions and Justices of the Peace one and two.
Annual bonds for seven elected officials will be offered, along with the county attorney’s 2024 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture report.

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New storm shelter grants available

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Montague County has received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist individuals with the purchase and installation of a residential storm shelter.
The shelter must be FEMA-approved and individuals must install and pay for the shelter. After installation and passing an inspection, the individual could be eligible for 50% reimbursement of the cost of the storm shelter up to a maximum $3,000 reimbursement.
The initial program allows for financial assistance for the installation of up to 100 storm shelters. Visit the Montague County website at co.montague.tx.us and click on “Safe Room Program,” and under quick links to see the qualifications and requirements for participation in the program.
There is no deadline to apply, but only 100 applicants will be accepted

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First day of winter arrives

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It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year

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