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Commissioners may lift burn ban

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Montague County Commissioners will meet for a public hearing and a regular meeting starting at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 27 where they will consider lifting the burn ban.
In the hearing information on naming a private road off of Polk Road to Polk Hill Lane in precinct two will be presented. Any action on the item would be during the regular session.
The next meeting starts at 9 a.m. where commissioners may lift the burn ban that has been in place since Jan. 20.
Montague County will consider going out for bids on a bank depository contract. An election and lease agreement with Nocona Independent School District will be examined for the upcoming May 6 trustee election.
New chairs and carpet for the district courtroom will be debated Monday possibly using federal COVID funds to pay for the improvements.
The tax assessor-collector will ask to issue refunds for overpayments on two accounts. The county clerk will be recognized as her office staff receives a state Five Star Award for Excellence in the Vital Statistics Registration Process.
In other topics an annual termite service renewal agreement will be offered, along with a final plat for lots one-three, 15 acres in precinct two Daniel Estates Subdivision. In precinct three Commissioner Mark Murphey will seek to vacate Elm, Bonham and Smith Streets in Belcherville per the Texas Transportation Code.

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Nelson Street reopens after a lengthy repair project

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After a year of renovations Nelson Street at Mill was reopened today to traffic. Nearly $3 million in repairs were made to this area to repair major drainage issues. A Bowie police vehicle came along and was the first vehicle to roll through after city staff and council members removed the barricades. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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Amon Carter reopens

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Lake Amon G. Carter has now (Thursday, Nov. 14) re-opened for boating. Selma Parkremains closed due to electric problems caused by high water. Water levels remain above normal and boaters should be cautious of possible debris.

The lake was closed on Nov. 8 after heavy rainfall and a rising lake level. It is considered full at 920 mean sea level and through the weekend it was topped more than 922 msl.

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BHS students, staff celebrate Veterans Day

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Bowie High School staff and students welcomed veterans for their annual tribute and breakfast on Veterans Day. Members of the FFA, Kyle Keeler and Rylan Cole folded the American flag as each fold was explained during the ceremony.

This group of veterans were each introduced and received arose from the students. (Photos by Jordan Neal)
Culinary students cooked up a special breakfast for the veterans and their families who attended the program Monday. See more photos in the mid-week Bowie News.
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