COUNTY LIFE
Former DA Hall’s case moved to Denton
A jury trial for former 97th District Attorney Casey Hall has been set for 9 a.m. May 12 in 362nd District Court in Denton following approval of a change of venue request to move the case out of Montague County.
Hall is charged with theft by a public servant $2,500 – $30,000 and misapplication of fiduciary property both connected with allegations she deposited grant funds from her office into her personal bank account between May and October 2022. The first charge is a state jail felony and the second is a third degree felony.
The request for a change of venue was filed Feb. 24 and order for the change was filed April 8 moving the case to Denton County with District Judge Bruce McFarling presiding.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
COUNTY LIFE
Commissioners set Jan. 26 meeting
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Jan. 26.
Items on the agenda include: Consider payment to Election Systems & Software, LLC from contingency fund; consider the county using American Frontier Auctions to sell property; consider setting speed limit sings in Silver lakes Subdivision to 30 mph in Montague County; precinct three fence clearing on Applegate Road and precinct four fence clearing on Kerr Road; review two replats in Silver Lakes Ranch and Nocona Hills; and open sealed bids for fuel.
COUNTY LIFE
Bowie Chamber moves banquet to March 16
Due to potential winter weather concerns, the Bowie Chamber of Commerce board postponed the banquet from Jan. 26 to March 16.
Tickets are now on sale for the March16 Bowie Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Bowie Community Center.
The chamber will celebrate its past year of activities and look to 2026. Tickets are $50. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The evening includes a live and silent auction, along with dinner, drinks and awards. Chamber honors will include the Frances Brite Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Support Member Award and New Business of the Year, along with the popular best decorated table awards.
Call the chamber at 872-1173 to reserve your tickets today.
COUNTY LIFE
Father/daughter dance Jan. 31
The 14th annual Father Daughter Dance in Bowie will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 31 in the Bowie Community Center.
This event is hosted free of charge by Freedom Life Church and the community center, along with its sponsors. The decoration colors will follow a rose and gold scheme. A professional photographer will be on site. This dance has become a tradition with families as daughters of all ages, dress up for a night out with their dad. There will be a deejay and lots of refreshments.
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