Students and staff at Gold-Burg School celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with a special lunch with the Pilgrims and Indians before the fall break

It was a brief 15-minute session for the Montague County Commissioner’s Court Monday as the group wrapped up its November schedule.
A new anti-fraud policy was added to the county’s personnel policy.
County Judge Kevin Benton said following the recent indictment of former District Attorney Casey Hall for two charge of theft related to state grant funds,, the state Attorney General’s office put a hold on all the county’s state grant funds. The Ag also sent an auditor to review them.

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By BARBARA GREEN
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The Bowie City Council welcomed three newly-elected members Tuesday night and the panel had its annual council orientation of duties presented by the city attorney.
Brandon Walker and Laramie Truax took the oath of office for their respective seats during the meeting. Laura Sproles was sworn in prior to the meeting as she was enroute to the hospital after a fall at home where she injured her hand and wrist. All the candidates had to take the oath by Tuesday night after the votes were canvassed.
City Attorney Courtney Goodman-Morris made the presentation on council duties and obligations, as well legal requirements. Brent Shaw was elected as mayor pro tem.

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