COUNTY LIFE
County Commissioners to consider VSO juror donation issues on Monday
Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 23 for a regular session of business.
Going back to a topic from earlier this month and executive session is scheduled to discuss duties of the veteran’s service officer as they related to the distribution of monies provided through a juror donation.
The State Legislature recently approved the use of such juror donations for a veteran’s treatment program or a veteran’s service office. However, there is no framework to guide how funds are distributed, use or accounted for.
The court tabled action until these avenues could be explored. Any action would be taken back in open session.
County officials will consider an engagement letter with Edgin, Parkman, Fleming and Fleming PC to conduct the outside audit.
Reactivation of the safety committee and implementation of an accident prevention plan will be discussed. In the past the county has operated a committee as part of its health insurance programs which helped reduce those costs.
A budget workshop is scheduled and county officials are expected to start sitting down to present their proposed budgets to the commissioners for consideration.
Other topics will include: District Court to allow OCA UCMS project; redistribute victim’s assistance staff/administrative salaries in the district attorney’s office per new hire experience; accept the DA’s Chapter 59 asset forfeiture report; consider approving Law Enforcement Support Office application packet for the sheriff’s office; donation of gravel from Texas Panhandle Construction and enter the Jake Tackett property on Llama Road in precinct two to clear a fence line.
Amity Club of Bowie presents its annual Mad Hatter Tea Party and Style Show on Aug. 1 at the Bowie Community Center.
The event begins at 11 a.m. with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 with limited seating. Call Angela Short at 940-841-1315 or Patti Poe 940-867-3973 for tickets.
The Mad Hatter Tea presents a beautifully decorated party with unique table decorations done by club members or other sponsors. Guests are invited to come in your “Sunday finest/tea party attire” topped off with a hat.
All ages are welcome. There will be door prizes and prize drawings. Local businesses will be featured in the style show and guests will enjoy tea party themed food and tea.
Proceeds support Project Beautiful, Aaron’s Angels and Amity Club scholarships.
The 2026 Guide is inside your Thursday Bowie News. Enjoy this year’s visitor’s and newcomer’s guide as its celebrates the 250th birthday of America and Montague County’s place in that evolution. While the county was not created as the United States began its journey after the revolutions, it’s place in the Indian Territory, Louisiana Purchase, the fledgling state of Texas all lead to its place in the great Lone Star state. Please find the guide in your Thursday paper, and later it will be available free in various locations.
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate summer with a little Christmas spirit during its Christmas in July Sip & Shop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on July 24.
The event will feature participating chamber businesses throughout Nocona, each offering a unique shopping experience with refreshments, special promotions and plenty of small- town hospitality. Residents and visitors are encouraged to spend the evening exploring local shops, supporting small businesses, and enjoying everything downtown Nocona has to offer.
Shoppers who visit participating businesses will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card giveaway. Entry forms will be available at participating locations, giving attendees another reason to visit as many businesses as possible throughout the evening.
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