COUNTY LIFE
Commissioners to meet Monday with final review of the 2023-24 budget
Montague County Commissioners will consider numerous annual agreements and policy actions, along with final review of the 2023-24 proposed budget and 2023 tax rate and setting the hearings for both when the court meets at 9 a.m. on Aug. 14.
Along with the budget and tax rate, the certification of appraised values and the no new revenue and voter approval tax rates will be presented by Tax Assessor Collector Kathy Phillips. Once the proposed budget is accepted it will be posted on the county webpage prior to the public hearing that will be scheduled.
An order calling the Nov. 7 constitutional amendment election and joint local elections will be offered, along with updates to the employee handbook and the county investment policy, approval of 2024 county holidays, an agreement with the Helen Farabee Centers for substance services, an interlocal agreement with Denton County for the housing of inmates, agreement with the sheriff’s office with Royal Auction Group and an agreement between the sheriff’s office and Southern Health Partners Health Services.
Several bills related to repairs made at the courthouse and installation of the new communications tower at Forestburg also will be offered for payment out of American Rescue funds.
Other topics on the agenda include authorization for the county to sign the home-delivery meal grant program resolution that assists the Bowie and Nocona Senior Citizen meal programs. Finals plats for lots in Dye Creek Estates Subdivision in precinct one and Kingdom Estates Phase I subdivision in precinct two will be presented.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Coming this weekend is “Ruin at the Renaissance Banquet” the annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater fundraiser brought to you by the MOCO Creative Arts Alliance (formally Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts) is coming this weekend for two shows.
Join an evening for laughs, dramatic insults, and flare as we enjoy a feast for the senses with a catered meal, challenges, and fun. Who will be the ultimate champion?
The performances are 6:30 p.m. on May 29 and May 30 and noon on May 30. The $25 ticket cost includes the meal and show.
All funds raised will be part of the youth scholarship program. Tickets can be purchased at mococreativearts.com/.
The staff of the Nocona swimming pool are training lifeguards and preparing for the grand opening at noon on June 10.
Hours for the pool located next to the football stadium are noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Daily admission is $5 and free for those age three and under.
An individual pass is $100 and a family pass is $200 with each additional person $50.
The pool also is available for party rental.
The staff and volunteers at Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are getting ready for the Summer History Mystery Camp June 8-12.
The mystery camp program is open to children ages 6-12 at $50. Lots of fun activities linking our past to the present day. Kids learn about history, the environment, farming and ranching, pioneer days, Native Americans, wildlife rescue, patriotism, art and lots more. For kids age 6-8 in the morning from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. Kids age 9-12 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost is $50 per child, $45 for each additional child in same family). TNT members get 10% discount Call the museum to register 940-825-5330
Art camps will have two sessions at $85 each and includes supplies. The June 15-19 camp is 1:30 to 3 p.m. for ages 6-12. There are two sessions in July 6-10. Those ages 5-8 attend from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and those ages 9-13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
All the camps will feature fun activities as youngsters settle into summer. To register call 940-825-5330.
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