NEWS
Murder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Almost one year ago Tia Hutson was severely beaten and raped in her Saint Jo home on Aug. 5, 2022, and six days later she died from her injuries.
It was the first murder in the northern Montague County community since 1986, and one year later Hutson’s family is frustrated and angry there has been no arrest, and they say little to no progress reported to them.
Trevor Riley, the 28-year-old son of Hutson, says he gets asked about it nearly every day and people are surprised no one has been charged. Riley lives in the Nocona area where his grandmother and sister live in one house on the property and he lives in the smaller house.
When Riley contacted The Bowie News earlier in July he expressed concerns about the investigation possibly being “botched in some way.” He referred to the Saint Jo police chief resigning earlier this year and later being replaced, and the Texas Ranger on the case being replaced.
“I may just be tired of being asked about it, but it feels like there’s no public awareness and there hasn’t been any resolution. Whether it was someone my mother knew or not, they’re still in our community and could hurt someone else,” explained Riley.
Read the full feature in the weekend Bowie News.
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.
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.
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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