NEWS
Applications for ballot by mail available
Those wishing to obtain a ballot by mail for the Nov. 4 general election must submit it no later than the close of business on Oct. 24.
You are eligible to vote by mail if you meet any of the following requirements: Age 65 years or older, sick or disabled, expected to give birth within three weeks of election day on Nov. 4, out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance, confined in jail but otherwise are eligible and civilly committed under Chapter 841 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
Here are the ways to apply:
Print an application by ballot by mail, fill it in, sign and then mail or hand deliver it to the Montague County Elections’ office. You also can visit the office in person at 11339 State Highway 59N in Montague inside the courthouse annex.
All applications for ballot by mail should be mailed to: Ginger Wall, elections administrator, P.O. Box 158, Montague, TX 76251. They also can be hand delivered to the office.
Forms and additional information can be found on the county website at co.montague.tx.us, click elections tab.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 11.
After the consent agenda and public comments, the court will discuss an interlocal agreement between precinct two and the Bowie Sports Association for the baseball complex.
Precinct three will ask for a line-time budget adjustment of $15,000 from operating expenses to part-time.
The court will open and consider accepting sealed bids for emulsified asphalt and prime oil, all on a 90-day contract.
The consent agenda of minutes, bills and reports also is slated.
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