NEWS
Fireworks, fun abound for holiday weekend
America will celebrate its birthday with cookouts and fireworks this July 4th holiday weekend. For those looking for activities in Montague County there are several organized fireworks shows to enjoy.
Area firefighters urge residents to exercise extreme caution if they are shooting fireworks or using them on property in the country. A lack of rain and triple-digit temperatures have dried up the land creating lots of fuel for any potential spark.
All three incorporated cities in Montague County do not allow fireworks to be used inside their city limits. Violations could lead to a ticket with a fine up to $500.
In the Bowie area fireworks may be discharged at Selma Park only on July 1-4. Discharging them at other times may result in a ticket from the city police who patrol the park.
Montague County does not have a burn ban in place. Those who use fireworks that cause a wildfire or other fire-related damage may be held liable for any damage.
Due to July 4th being on a Tuesday, celebrations vary by date.
July 1 – Nocona Lions Club fireworks at dark. Patriotic boat parade at 6:30 p.m. Weldon Robb Park
Riverstar Casino food trucks and beer garden at 4 p.m. fireworks at dark.
July 2 – Lighthouse Church Bowie, activities at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks
July 4 – Saint Jo July 4th Celebration, Boggess Park, various activities in the evening and fireworks at dark.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
By BARBARA GREEN
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Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District welcomed one new member this week following the Nov. 5 election and accepted the 2023-24 outside audit with no exceptions.
Incumbent Trustee Jacky Betts returned to place one and Angie Christmas took the place two seat. After the board officers were dissolved with the new ones taking the oath, officers were elected. Betts will continue as president, Guy Green as vice president and Kent Dosch as secretary.
Paul Fleming of Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC, presented the audit telling there were no issues and the process went smoothly. He noted the biggest change was the Legislature compressing the district tax rate and additional changes in the tax law. State aid formula grants increased due to the state’s funding formula compensating for lost property tax revenue due to the law change previously mentioned.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
By BARBARA GREEN
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Information was the watchword for the second hospital/emergency room community meeting Tuesday night, as the steering committee was announced along with additional financial considerations.
About 50 people attended the meeting. Melody Gillespie, who was named chairperson for the committee, said the goal is to gather information to get it out into the community. This group was formed after the Bowie emergency room was closed by Faith Rural Health System in early October just shy of one year of operating in Bowie.
Kylie Ward, one of the public relations volunteers, said, “This committee is not here to force things on you and there are assumptions already we are proposing a tax. We are not, we don’t have that ability, we are just a research team here to explore all the options.”
Other members of the committee include Tiffany Chandler and Damon Benton handling finance and grant research; Jennifer Tellef, secretary; Valerie Tomerson, grant research; Ann Smith, PR and Margin Latham and Gillespie, legislative research. It was pointed out there are other members of the sub-committees who are helping with research, but they also invite anyone interested to help with the process.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo – Jack County Judge Keith Umphress spoke at this week’s steering committee meeting. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The following indictments were filed with the 97th District Clerk following the November session of the Montague County Grand Jury.
There were a total of 13 indictments with one sealed awaiting the arrest of a suspect.
A grand jury indictment is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Read the full list of indictments in your mid-week Bowie News.
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