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Commissioners meet on Aug. 26

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Montague County Commissioners will meet early on Aug. 26 to finalize their work on the tax rate and budget for 2024-25.
At 8:30 a.m. the public hearing on the budget proposal will be conducted followed by the 8:45 a.m. hearing on the proposed tax rate.
Approval for both items will be considered in the third meeting at 9 a.m. following a budget workshop. The proposed tax rate is .4961 cents per $100 in property value. The 2023 rate is .50170. The budget proposal can be seen on the county website.
Also on Monday’s agenda the court will open bids for the wastewater treatment plant that would serve the courthouse complex and jail.
Bond for Katie A. Boggeman, appointed district attorney during the present DA’s suspension, will be presented. Commissioners also will consider transferring individual bonds to a blanket bond program in the district clerk’s office.
Other topics up for discussion Monday include the county investment policy, 2025 agreement with the Helen Farabee Center for mental health services, review the Big Sandy Creek Watershed agreement, budget adjustment in the jail for $25,000 in food and accept the online compliance for cybersecurity training for county staff.
The court also will review a replat in Silver Lake Estates and a final plat in the McCann, Weatherly and Durham Addition.

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Nocona American Legion Post hosting Family Fun Day

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Members of the American Legion Post in Nocona are planning a free Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 27 at the post home at 801 W. U.S. Highway 82.
Bring the entire family out to enjoy a bounce house, dunk tank, dart throw, temporary tattoos, balloon toss, plus hot dogs and hamburgers. Kiddos will need an adult with them.
Donations are always welcome, sponsored by American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion.

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Remember to discharge fireworks in legal, safe locations

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Fire officials remind residents that fireworks cannot be set off within the city limits of the county’s three incorporated cities of Bowie, Nocona and Saint Jo and violations could lead to a citiation for a Class C misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $500.
The sale of fireworks runs through midnight on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged out in the country, but be cautious of their use to avoid any wildfire or injury.
In the Bowie area, fireworks may only be legally discharged at Selma Park on Lake Amon G. Carter on July 3 and July 4. Discharge at other times or locations may result in a ticket from city police who patrol the park.
While there is no burn ban on at this time, those using fireworks are urged to exercise caution due to possible wildfires fueled by the dry, windy conditions. Keep water available nearby when using fireworks.
High heat and wind also can create dangerous conditions for fireworks so please exert caution. Those who cause a wildfire can be held liable for any damage or injury.

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Dinosaur traveling museum to visit Bowie

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Are you ready to walk among the giants of the prehistoric world?
Bring the whole family to the Bowie Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 7 for a spectacular, free traveling museum experience.
In this prehistoric museum event get up close with massive dinosaur skulls, incredible fossil replicas, and ancient prehistoric fish and mammals from all over the globe. Hosted by the Friends of the Bowie Public Library, this hands-on exhibit is perfect for future paleontologists of all ages.
The center is located at 413 Pelham Street in Bowie and is completely free and open to the public.This program is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and The Friends of the Bowie Public Library.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonders of earth’s history. For more details on the exhibit, visit Dinosaur George Traveling Museum.

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