NEWS
Today is final day to register to vote in time for Nov. 5
| Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that October 7 is the deadline to register to vote in time for the November election. “This is the final weekend to register or update your registration ahead of the Monday, October 7, deadline,” said Secretary Nelson. “If you plan to vote in November, now is the time to register and make sure your registration is up to date.” Texans can check their registration status on the My Voter Portal, which can be accessed through the “Am I Registered?” button at votetexas.gov. (MVP VIDEO) To be eligible to vote in Texas, you must be: A United States citizen A resident of the county where you register At least 18 years old on Election Day Texans can find a registration form at VoteTexas.gov. A voter will need to print, sign and mail in their registration application. Applications must be postmarked October 7 or earlier for the November election. |
| Texans who have moved should update their address before the registration deadline. For official information, please visit VoteTexas.gov or call 1-800-252-VOTE. |
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.
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