NEWS
Commissioners may choose new sewer/septic inspector on Monday
Montague County Commissioners may select a new county sewer/septic inspector when the court meets at 9 a.m. on April 25.
Last month the court met to discuss the duties and the process to replace the late Eddie Fenoglio who had the position for many years. The hiring committee will make its recommendation Monday. An executive session is scheduled with any action on hiring to occur back in open session.
The court will consider appointing a local health authority for Montague County as the term of the present physician, Dr. Chance Dingler, is up for renewal.
Commissioners also will consider hiring additional personnel for training to replace a retiring staff member in the tax assessor’s office.
The sheriff’s office will discuss purchasing an AFIX System which would be used for fingerprinting identification, plus review purchasing GayKey, CellHawk and Cellebrite system and ongoing subscription fees for the office.
Other topics on Monday’s agenda include: Application and order for permit and right-of-way bore in precinct two for EOG Resources, along with accepting unanticipated revenue of $500 from EOG Resources; approve replat in precinct for Bonita Oaks Ranch lots 15 and 16; open sealed bids for emulsified asphalt and prime oil; and consider memo of understanding between the county and the Montague County Amateur Radio Club.
A Wednesday morning rollover on State Highway 59caused a vehicle to catch fire but had no injuries.
Montague County Public Information Officer Sgt. Aaron Randle said the call came in around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of SH 59 and Nobile Road. When Montague Volunteer Fire Department firefighters arrived, the 2008 Chevy pickup had rolled over and was fully enguled in flames. The17-year-old adult driver was out of the vehicle.
Brandle said the fire was under control at 8:06 a.m. Bowie Emergency Medical Services was also on the scene.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The City of Nocona has been nominated as a rural Opportunity Zone by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Mayor Christopher Nunneley said they will begin “pitching” this federal tax angle to potential businesses.”
At a Tuesday afternoon press conference Nunneley, Donna Culpepper, executive director for the Nocona Economic Development Corporation and Michelle Page of the Nocona Chamber of Commerce announced the nomination and offered a brief overview of the federal tax incentives that can become available.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Remember Sept. 11 2001, 25 years later
While history will remember Sept. 11, 2001 among the darkest days in America’s history, it also is a day marked not only by tremendous heroism and bravery by first responders, but also every day Americans from all walks of life who showed the world our country would not be intimidated by terrorism.
There were 2,996 people killed during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 including 343 firefighters and paramedics, 23 New York city police officers and 37 Port Authority police officers. Tens of thousands more suffered in the aftermath due to exposure to chemicals and industrial debris.
The Bowie News editor asked some local lawmen, firefighters, a pilot and two retired FBI agents their memories of this tragic day and how their jobs were impacted by the events. We thank them for sharing their reflections.
Read the full feature in your Thursday Bowie News.
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