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.
Due to a water line repair a boil order is in effect. Boil water before use in the 500-700 block of W Pecan St. Stay tuned for updates. If you need bottled water, please call 940-872-1114.
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WATER ALERT – Message from the City of Bowie – Water is off in the 500-700 block of West Pecan until approximately 1:30 p.m. Repairs are in progress.
As the days tick away to the November elections, Montague County commissioners gave approval to the slate of election judges, alternates and clerks for the 2026-27 election year.
The court approval the slate of officials on Monday, along with the purchase of a NeuraScanner for the longer ballot sheets. County Judge Kevin Benton, who spoke in the absence of Elections Administrator Ginger Wall who was out sick, said the scanner has been needed for a while and will be paid for through a line-item budget adjustment moving $6,650 from election judges to election supplies. The court also approved the list judges, alternate judges and clerks.
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