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New 97th District Judge takes oath of office Friday

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Retired 97th District Judge Jack McGaughey administered the oath of office to new Judge Trish Byars Friday afternoon. Her husband and children held the Bible for her oath. A packed courtroom at the Clay County Courthouse welcomed the new judge with loud applause and a reception followed. New District Judge Trish Byars gives her boys a hug after taking the oath as her husband, Beau, looks on after the ceremony. (Photos by Barbara Green)
District Judge Trish Byars let out a huge laugh when retired Judge Jack McGaughey continued the tradition that came to him from the Tri-County Bar Association, the traditional judge’s wig.
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Repairs prompt boil order

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A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.

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Elevated fire danger today

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City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU

A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.

Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.

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County finalizes the proposed tax rate, budget

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By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
While the budget was the primary topics for the Montague County Commissioners on Aug. 10, there were several other topics handled by the court.
Tax Assessor Collector Kathy Phillips presented the certification of value and rates for the 2026 taxes. The certified net values are $3,017,685,102 with rolling railroad stock at $15,954,716.
The county’s total taxable value is $3,033,639,818. Total appraised is $7,930,674,437, total assessed at $3,629,932,719 and total taxable value of new property at $93,632,505.

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.

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