COUNTY LIFE

Subdivision growth still driving property values, minerals decline

Published

10 months ago

07/20/2024

By BARBARA GREEN editor@bowienewsonline.com
Montague County’s overall certified property values were up $384,065,344 for a total of $7,054,734,528 still driven by subdivision development for 2024 as real estate values went up and mineral values went down.
The Montague County Tax Appraisal District gathers values for all 14 tax entities in the county and also lists values for Alvord and Slidell Independent School Districts, which carry over a small portion into Montague County. Parts of BISD also carry over into Clay and Jack County.
Of those 14 entities four saw decreases primarily attributed to lower mineral values. Chief Appraiser Kim Haralson said lower oil and gas values are the common trend for Saint Jo, Forestburg and Gold-Burg ISDs, and Clear Creek Watershed. The rest of the entities all posted varying increases in their values.
With the arrival of the certified values cities, school districts and the county governing bodies will be able to begin work on their budget and tax rate preparations. Haralson said there is $88,214,921 in new taxable construction for 2024.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

COUNTY LIFE

Sip & Stroll to celebrate mothers

Published

1 day ago

05/01/2025

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Get an early start celebrating mom by enjoying the Mom’s Night Out Sip & Stroll With Me downtown Bowie, Texas from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 2 with a chance to win a free gift basket full of goodies at each participating location.
Weather permitting, the Stark family will provide horse-drawn carriage rides on the beautiful historic brick streets for guests.
Join us for another fun downtown “mini-open house” event starting at 5 p.m. along with the added fun of pop-up vendors.

Read about all the participating merchants for this week’s Sip & Stroll With Me in the May 1 Bowie News.

COUNTY LIFE

Comic Mini-Con arrives on Saturday

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1 day ago

05/01/2025

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Get ready, Bowie the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con is back and bigger than ever for its second annual event on May 3 at the Bowie Public Library.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this annual celebration of comics, pop culture, and creativity is a can’t-miss event for fans of all ages.
This year’s Mini-Con will feature an exciting lineup of vendors, artists and authors, along with a bounce house, video game tournament and costume contest. Attendees can enjoy free comic books while exploring a variety of geeky goods, delicious food/drinks and more.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or just looking for a fun community event for all ages or to take the family out to, there’s a little something for everyone.
Don’t forget your costume, join us for a day of fun, fandom and free comics. Follow Bowie Texas Freakz & Geekz on social media or join the discord at BTXFG.Carrd.co.

COUNTY LIFE

Stoneburg VFD readies fish fry for May 3

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1 day ago

05/01/2025

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Members of the Stoneburg Volunteer Fire Department will serve up its annual fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
Dinner includes fish with all the trimmings, served for donations only.
There will be a prize drawing for a Pitboss Savannah Pellet Grill and a custom built ARIS Rifle 5.56 NATO. Tickets are $10. To buy tickets call Bill Prater at 841-0263, Chad Long at 531-2711 or Chad Gerlach at 531-0726.
Donations may be sent to Stoneburg VFD, c/o Chad Gerlach, 9954 FM 1816, Bowie, TX 76230.