COUNTY LIFE
Early voting opened Tuesday
Those who wish to cast their ballots early for the March 3 joint party primary elections have until Feb. 27 as early voting began on Tuesday.
Early voting will be available at four locations across Montague County and due to countywide voting, a voter can cast a ballot at any of the four locations, just like on election day.
The early voting centers will be located at the courthouse annex in Montague, Saint Jo Civic Center, H.J. Justin Building in Nocona and Bowie Senior Citizens Center. All four will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, Feb. 17-Feb. 27.
Extended early voting hours will only be at the courthouse annex location. Ballots may be cast from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 21; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 22 and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. , Feb. 23-Feb. 27.
The March 3 party primaries will provide ballots for the Republican and Democratic Party primaries. Winners of these races will then be on the general election November ballot.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Early voting locations
Feb. 17 – Feb. 27 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays only, all four voting centers
Locations
Montague County Courthouse Annex Community room, 11339
State Highway 59, Montague
Bowie Senior Citizens Center, 501 Pelham, Bowie
H.J. Justin Community Room, 100 Clay, Nocona
Saint Jo Civic Center, 101 E. Boggess, Saint Jo.
Extended hours early voting: Only at the courthouse annex
Feb. 21, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 23 – Feb. 27, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Montague County has countywide vote, which means a voter can cast their vote at any voting center. A voter does not have to cast their ballot in their specific precinct.
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12 in the County Courtroom at the Courthouse Annex in Montague.
Commissioners are scheduled to consider issuing a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month within Montague County.
The court also will consider accepting $850 in unanticipated revenue for the sheriff’s office generated during National Night Out activities, alongside interlocal cooperation contracts between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 and 2.
An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters pertaining to sewer/septic inspector for the county. Any action would be taken back in open session.
The Oct. 9-11 Art of the Song Music and Art Festival opens Friday night for three days of art and entertainment in downtown Nocona.
The festival opens on Oct. 9 with a Chisholm Trail Art Association Preview Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the H.J. Justin Building.
Come see all the entries for the adult show, which formally opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Live music will be played by Full Circle Band.
Also on Oct. 9 enjoy a Nocona Nights Street Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Mark Murphey and Highway 82 Band. Cost is $10 per ticket and $200 for a table seating eight. Bring your lawn chairs.
Read the full schedule of events for the festival in your Thursday Bowie News.
These students are nominees for the 2026 homecoming court at Gold-Burg High School. Homecoming royals will be crowned in pre-game ceremonies before the Bears take on Throckmorton at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Pictured are: Freshmen: Kenzley Foster and Jackson Allen, freshmen; Yareli Aguirre and Jojuan Grace, sophomores; Zara Andrade, junior and Brayden Odom, Kaylie Duncan, both seniors. Not pictured: Caleb Epperson, junior and Keelyn Case, senior.
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