NEWS
Forestburg woman dies after accident
A 28-year-old woman died from injuries in a one-vehicle accident outside Forestburg on Dec. 30.
Department of Pubic Safety officials said the crash occurred at 3:15 p.m. on Farm-to-Market Road 455 near Mallard Road on Dec. 30. Katie Moore, 28, Forestburg, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban southeast on FM 455. Moore began driving on the wrong side of the road, then partially into the barrow ditch. The driver then overcorrected to the right and traveled across FM 455. The Suburban then left the roadway in a side skid, went into the barrow ditch, and rolled. The unrestrained driver was ejected from the vehicle.
The crash remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol.
Moore was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, where she was later pronounced deceased by a hospital physician on Wednesday.
Four minor children were in the vehicle and reportedly were restrained by seatbelts. They were transported to Nocona General Hospital where they were treated for minor injuries. They included a four-year-old boy, two-year-old girl, one-year-old boy and six-month old girl, all from Forestburg.
Tickets are now on sale for the Jan. 26 Bowie Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Bowie Community Center.
The chamber will celebrate its past year of activities and look to 2026 and what it may bring to the community. Tickets are $50. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The evening includes a live and silent auction, along dinner, drinks and awards. Call the chamber at 872-1173 to reserve your tickets today.
Pictured one of the 2024 banquet table winners H&R Block. (File photo)
Montague County was placed under a ban on outdoor burning for all unincorporated area in the county effective Jan. 12
Precinct Three Commissioner Mark Murphey told the court he had spoken with many of the fire chiefs and they all feel it is time for the burn ban.
“Some of them have had multiple including several bigger ones where welders were not taking the necessary precautions causing fires. I move we do the ban and emphasize welding precautions that are required,” explained the commissioner, who also is a volunteer firefighter.
The court gave unanimous consent to the motion.
This frame house at 3013 State Highway 101 was destroyed by fire around 7 a.m. on Jan. 12. Bowie Rural Fire Chief Randall Preuninger said the house was under renovation and the fire appears to have started in the laundry room going into the attic. The home, owned by Brady Fielder, was occupied by several residents and while they were able to retrieve some items, the home was a total loss. Bowie Rural, Bowie City, Sunset, Forestburg and Alvord Fire responded, along with the sheriff’s office and emergency management. (Courtesy photo)
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