NEWS
Early voting underway across Texas ahead of March 3 primary
| AUSTIN — As early voting continues across Texas for the March 3 Primary Election, Secretary of State Jane Nelson today provided an update on voter participation and encouraged Texans to rely on official election information as Election Day approaches.Early voting began Feb. 17 and runs through Friday, Feb. 27. More than a million Texans cast ballots during the first week of early voting.“Texans are already making their voices heard in this year’s primary election,” Secretary Nelson said. “Whether you have already voted or plan to vote on March 3, reviewing official election information before voting helps you be prepared and have a smooth voting experience.”Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. On Election Day voting hours statewide are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Voters can confirm their registration status, locate their polling place, and review ID requirements by visiting VoteTexas.gov or by contacting their county elections office. When arriving at a polling place, voters will be asked in which party’s primary they wish to participate.A photo ID is required when voting in person. Information about acceptable identification and options for voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the approved forms is available at VoteTexas.gov.Texas law prohibits the use of cell phones or other wireless communication devices inside the voting room. Voters may bring written notes or printed sample ballots for reference.Secretary Nelson emphasized that voters should rely on trusted, official sources rather than informal or incomplete information.“As Election Day approaches, the best way to prepare is by checking trusted, official sources,” Nelson said. “Visit VoteTexas.gov to find your polling location, review voting requirements, and make sure you’re ready to cast your ballot with confidence.”For more information about early voting, Election Day voting, or key deadlines, voters are encouraged to visit VoteTexas.gov or call 1-800-252-VOTE for official assistance.### |
The League of Women Voters of Texas provides and extensive voter’s guide on their website.
The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on June 23.
The agenda includes both old and new business items.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will make his report on the 2026-27 budget process, bid opening for the Glenn Hills lift station on July 16 and the bid for Rock and Pillar repairs.
In new business a pair of planning and zoning committee recommendations for replats at 107 E. Nelson and 412 Green will be reviewed. An ordinance adopting an office of emergency management amending a present ordinance will be offered.
Old business will see the second reading of the pickleball court reservation fee ordinance and the ordinance prohibiting drilling and mining or the reopening of an abandoned well or mine in any public park in the city limits.
A HEAT ADVISORY will be in effect from noon until 9 p.m. today (Thursday). Please plan accordingly.
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Montague County Sheriff Marshall Thomas has confirmed human skeletal remains were recovered on June 13 in the Sunset area, and they could possibly be those of a flight attendant believed to have been murdered almost a year ago in the Fort Worth.
The murder suspect, Dennis William Day, 66, admitted in June 2025 to strangling Rana Soluri, 47, an Envoy flight attendant who lived with Day during that last year. She was reported missing by a co-worker on June 11 and had not been seen or heard from since March 2025.
Day initially denied any involvement, but later admitted to the murder and indicated he dumped her body somewhere in the Montague County area. Lawmen have scoured the areas in questions in both Montague and Wise County, but found nothing.
Sheriff Thomas said on June 13 the SO received a call of possible skeletal remains in the Brushy Creek area north of Poss Dyer Lane on Farm-to-Market 1749. A deputy went to the scene and confirmed it was human remains.
Investigators responded and kept the scene secure overnight until staff from the University of North Texas Forensic Anthropology Center could arrive and made the recovery on June 14. A Texas Ranger and staff from the Fort Worth Police Department also were on scene.
“There is no determination made yet on how long it has been there,” said Thomas. “The anthropologist was pleased to recover most of the skeleton in these conditions. Heavy rains previously made the past searches difficult. We are working jointly with Fort Worth to make an identification and if it is the victim in their homicide.”
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