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Commissioners to meet twice Monday
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Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet twice on March 13.
A public hearing was posted for 8:45 a.m. to receive comments on two road issues: Naming a private road off Hopewell Road to Preamble Way in precinct two and consider closing, the remainder of Elm Street, Bonham Street and Smith Street in Belcherville, all located in precinct three.
Any action on these topics will be done in the regular meeting at 9 a.m.
Several building improvements will be discussed including paying Hutto Stone Solutions out of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds for countertops in the tax offices with a 50% deposit for materials to start.
The court also will discuss paying Century Weatherproofing Inc. $5,822.40 out of the CARES funds for sealant around the base of the courthouse.
Commissioners will go out for sealed bids for upgrading existing fire, EMS and sheriff radio transmitters and adding new service to the Forestburg tower.
Other topics will include accepting unanticipated revenue of $900 from Texas Association of Counties health employees benefit program; review the 2023 CareFlite membership renewal; accept the constables’ racial profiling reports.
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It’s here the 2024 Montague County Guide
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Inside your weekend Bowie News find the award-winning visitor’s and newcomer’s guide. There are unique features about this area along with all the resources you may need to set up housekeeping or explore something new.
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Summer Olympics this week’s summer reading theme
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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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Space adventures coming to Nocona Library
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Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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