NEWS
County divides capital credits among nonprofits; set to bid out jail roof replacement
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Montague County Commissioners handled an agenda filled with routine items, but the court was able to spread $150,000 to various nonprofits.
Each year the county can apply for unclaimed property capital credits from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and this year the amount topped $147,000.
Commissioner Bob Langford presided as judge protem in the absence of County Judge Kevin Benton who was on vacation. He moved the county continue the $60,000 it provided to the Montague County Child Welfare Board and the $5,000 to each of the three county libraries in Bowie, Nocona and Saint Jo.
The funds also will be shared with the economic development corporations in those three cities, giving each one $25,000. Langford said that leaves about $30,000 in the overall account. The judge protem also pointed out there are restrictions on exactly what these funds can be spent on, and these choices meet the criteria.
Sheriff Marshall Thomas offered several items for the court’s attention including a request to go out for bids to replace the roof at the jail/sheriff’s office. Estimated cost to repair the roof is close to $100,000.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
The life-saving efforts of a Nocona man were recognized by the Nocona City Council with a proclamation presented during the March 11 meeting.
Mayor Robert Fenoglio read the proclamation for “Donovan Houston Day,” honoring his quick actions in helping save Sherry Morgan, a neighbor who was being attacked by a pack of large dogs on Feb. 8 outside her home on Fannin Street.
The police report indicates the 78-year-old Morgan was attacked by a neighbor’s five dogs. She was stabilized at Nocona General Hospital, but then flown by helicopter to John Peter Smith Hospital. While she was released, Morgan may face additional surgeries for skin grafts.
The dogs were seized and quarantined awaiting a hearing for violating city codes. That case was settled this week, see story on page 3A of the Thursday edition.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Pictured: Nocona Mayor Robert Fenoglio presented Donovan Houston with a proclamation for his special day honoring his quick actions that saved Sherry Morgan, as she was being attacked by dogs. Courtesy photo
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Former District Attorney Casey Hall is seeking a change of venue in her theft case due to what her motion calls“highly prejudicial media coverage” that would not allow her to receive a fair trial in the 97th District.
This motion came following a new indictment that was issued in February for theft of property $2,500-$30,000, third degree felony and misapplication of fiduciary property $2,500-$30,000, a state jail felony. The allegations state Hall deposited Montague County funds into her personal bank account between May and October 2022.
The former DA was originally arrested July 9, 2024 for theft $2,500-$30,000 for alleged incidents noted between May and September 2024. The new indictment extended it through Oct. 4, 2024.
Read the full story in the Thursday edition of The Bowie News.
A new order for a ban on all outdoor burning was issued today March 18 at 1:30 p.m. and will continue for seven days unless lifted earlier by county officials. It carries the same restrictions as last week’s ban.
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