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Saint Jo Police hunting school burglars

Saint Jo School was burglarized last week when numerous electronic items were stolen and the suspect caused extensive interior damage to the school.
The burglary was reported the morning of Feb. 2. Saint Jo Police Chief Tyler Roy said entry was made through a window that was broken out at the east door.
Once inside. the suspects stole six laptops, three iPads, shoes and other miscellaneous items. Roy said there also was extensive glass breakage on interior windows and damage to the ceilings.
“We have collected some good evidence and surveillance photos have been released. We are working aggressively on this case with other agencies,” said the chief.
Members of the sheriff’s department assisted collecting evidence at the crime scene.
Surveillance video shows two possible suspects and also a possible vehicle. These have been posted on the Saint Jo Police and Bowie News Facebook pages.
If you recognize these subjects or vehicle, call Saint Jo Police at 995-2337 or the Montague County Sheriff’s office at 894-2871.
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Pedestrian vs. vehicle crash kills woman

A 42-year-old woman from Henrietta was killed in a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident at 3:30 p.m. on June 6 on U.S. Highway 287 near N. Butler Road.
The Department of Public Safety report states Car Dianne Chitwood was driving a 2015 Honda Accord northwest on U.S. 82. She was having mechanical issues and had stopped the vehicle on the left shoulder, partially in the left lane.
Chitwood had exited the vehicle and stood in the left lane to inspect the Honda. A second vehicle, a 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 driven by Kymberly Michelle Riddle, 61, Laramie, WY was also traveling northwest on U.S. 82 and struck the pedestrian and vehicle one.
The DPS report states Chitwood was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained during the crash. Riddle was uninjured. The crash remains under investigation.
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Casey Hall arrested after appeal bond was revoked

Texoma’s Homepage reported former 97th District Attorney Casey Hall was arrested in Sulphur Springs after her appeal bond was revoked. Click on the above link to read the story.
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Bowie City Council meets on June 10

The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on June 10 in the council chambers.
The meeting opens with the city manager’s report on meetings with the engineers on the Rock and Pillar Street repairs, budget preparation and substation transformer work.
In new business there will be resolution for allocating funds for a park enhancement project from 4B funds to build pickleball courts in Pelham Park. A pair of planning and zoning recommendations for a replat will be reviewed. Public comments conclude the agenda.
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