NEWS
Chico man dies in single-vessel boating accident
An 85-year-old Chico man died in a single-vessel boating accident on Lake Amon G. Carter on Sunday afternoon.
Texas Game Warden Preston Kleinman said the possible drowning call came in around noon on June 28 on the lake near Tettleton Circle.
According to witnesses, Kleinman found Billy Mack Davidson was loading his aluminum bass boat on its trailer when the throttle was accidentally pushed forward.
Davidson was ejected from the vessel and a nearby family member attempted to rescue him, but was unsuccessful. A short time later, Davidson was recovered by the Wise County Fire Department.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Davidson’s family and friends during this difficult time. We appreciate the assistance of our partner agencies,” said the game warden.
Agencies assisting with this incident included the Texas game warden, Wise County Fire Department, Montague County Sheriff’s office, Bowie Police Department, Bowie Rural Fire Department and area EMS.
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.
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