COUNTY LIFE
Prairie Valley School District proposes tax rate
Trustees of the Prairie Valley Independent School District handled multiple routine items of business in their June and August meetings preparing for the new school year.
This included the 2025-26 budgets for the Montague County Tax Appraisal District, the Region 9 Education Service Center agreement and the Texas Association of School Board update 125.
The 2024-25 Public Education Information Management System Discipline Report and the School Health Advisory Council report also were accepted, along with student transfers.
The board met on Aug. 4 and set public hearings for the 2025-26 budget and the 2025 tax rate. A proposed tax rate of .6822 cents per $100 is offered for 2025 down slightly from the 2024 rate of .73550 cents.
At this session the board approved the Home School University Interscholastic League participation for students with two exception: The home school student was not enrolled the previous year at Prairie Valley and the student did not drop out during the current year and still wants to participate. All school districts must decided to opt in or out per Legislative directive.
Approval also went to the school lunch program pricing, pre-K self-assessment, the teacher and student handbooks, code of conduct and athletic policy.
Superintendent Tim West added the new six-man football program is creating excitement in the district. While all the games will be played away, he believes they will be able to have some home games in 2026.
National Weather Service Fort Worth report: We’re closing down the work week with another round of HOT and DRY weather. Much of the area will see an elevated fire weather threat again today! A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 pm this evening. More heat headlines likely this weekend and early next week
It’s time once again for the Montague County Cemetery Board Fish Fry.
The fish fry will begin serving at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Forestburg Community Center. The price is $10 per person for all you can eat, and child’s plate for 12 and under is $5. Take-out is also available.
The meal will consist of locally caught crappie and catfish, French fries, beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw and all the trimmings and homemade desserts.
The main purpose of the Montague County Cemetery Board is to look after the county’s abandoned cemeteries. The county has between 50 and 60 abandoned cemeteries. Cleaning a cemetery typically cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Any help is greatly appreciated. Help can be monetary, but it can also be as simple as reporting a suspected lost cemetery, allowing access to the cemetery, or spending a day alongside others cleaning. Volunteers are always welcome.
Another goal of the Cemetery Board is to obtain Historical Status from the Texas Historical Commission for the abandoned cemeteries. This status records the cemetery with both the county and state. It helps to protect them for years to come.
Leadership Montague County is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 1.
Individuals who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of Montague County and building lasting professional and community relationships are encouraged to apply.
The program is a nine-month leadership development program consisting of nine, one-day, monthly meetings. Participants will explore topics including local government, agriculture, education, healthcare, business and industry, public safety, economic development and community leadership through interactive sessions and site visits. The group will be traveling to Austin in the spring to visit with the legislators and senators and to see how they work for the county residents.
Leadership Montague County is designed for emerging and established leaders who have a desire to become more involved in improving the quality of life throughout Montague County.
Class size is limited, and early application is encouraged. For additional information or to request an application, contact: Leadership Montague County, j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831
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