NEWS

Commissioners say no to burn ban for right now

Published

3 years ago

07/12/2023

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Montague County Commissioners declined to take action on implementing a ban on outdoor burning when they broached the topic Monday morning.
County Judge Kevin Benton said he has received numerous calls from people wanting to see a burn ban put in place, which he added is the opposite of calls he usually gets from people wanting to have it taken off. He directed the question to Commissioner Mark Murphey, who also is a longtime volunteer firefighter, asking for his input.
Murphey said he talked with a few fire chiefs and what they have been seeing are a lot of hay baler fires and he is not aware of any controlled burns that got out of control causing wildfires. He suggested “putting it on the table for now,” but they could always revisit it if conditions change.

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

NEWS

State tennis champs celebrated with “Victory Lap”

Published

2 hours ago

05/13/2026

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The Bowie community came out Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the 3A state tennis doubles team of Heidi and Willow Siebert with a “victory lap” parade through downtown Bowie. The Mighty Marching Maroon, Steppers and Bowie fire and police participated in the celebration. The winning team was all smiles waving to folks along the route especially those who held signs for the champions. (Photos by Barbara Green)

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Saint Jo City Council set to meet

Published

1 day ago

05/12/2026

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The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.