NEWS
Montague County Youth Fair makes some show changes
In less than week more than 300 youth from across Montague County will gather for the 2026 youth fair Jan. 5-10.
From homemade salsa and artwork to curly haired sheep and soft bunnies they will all compete for the coveted grand champion blue ribbon. There are 1,074 entries from a total of 322 young people. While this may be down slightly from the 1,160 entries last year, the fair continues to expand and grow which lead the youth fair committee to make some date changes this year.
The premium sale remains on Saturday night on Jan. 10 at the ag. center. The home economic silent auction runs 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the show barn.
The premium sale is at 6 p.m. with showmanship buckles and Leadership Day Awards will be presented prior to the sale.
The home economic division show has moved to Jan. 6 with early check-in on Jan. 5. Leadership Day events will be on Jan. 6. The swine show has moved from its perennial spot on Saturday to Jan. 9, while ag. mechanics judging also moves to Jan. 9.
Read about the full schedule in the Thursday Bowie News.
(Top photo) Cody Chandler, 10th grader from Bowie, exercises his pigs in preparation for the Montague County Youth Fair next week. (Courtesy photo)
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.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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