NEWS
Bowie ISD Board finalizes its facility improvements using remaining bond money
After several months of debating different facility improvements for the remaining bond funds, the Bowie School Board Thursday night approved six projects that will touch multiple schools.
The board also renewed all the administrator contracts following an executive session for the annual contract reviews. Staff receiving new contracts include all principals, curriculum director, chief financial officer, technology director, director support services, PEIMs director and the district alternative education program director.
Turning back to the bond revenues, trustees reviewed a list of possible projects and began prioritizing them. Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Pastusek said there is about $650,000 left in the bond funds.
Some of the ideas touch on long-term needs like additional classroom space at the junior high, but most center on immediate needs and improvement. Read the full story in the weekend News.
Pictured: Superintendent Steven Monkres recognized Bowie High teacher Kristi Hunt who was recognized during ceremonies at the Jack Harvey Academy of Exemplary Teachers. Districts from across the region nominate teachers who are honored for their teaching. (Photo by Barbara Green)
NEWS
Repairs prompt boil order
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.
NEWS
Elevated fire danger today
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.
NEWS
County finalizes the proposed tax rate, budget
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.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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