Saint Jo City Council continues to work on budget

Published

12 years ago

09/12/2014

The City of Saint Jo took the next step in the process of formalizing the 2014-15 budget with a both a public hearing and workshop on Wednesday at city hall.

City Secretary Sherri Davis reported the city received no public comment during the hearing. Saint Jo anticipates no change in its tax rate, as it remains at .6856 cents per $100 in property value.

Read the full story in the weekend News.

Repairs prompt boil order

Published

24 hours ago

08/18/2026

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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.

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Elevated fire danger today

Published

5 days ago

08/14/2026

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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.

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County finalizes the proposed tax rate, budget

Published

6 days ago

08/13/2026

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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.