COUNTY LIFE
‘It gets in your blood’ – County Judge reflects on career in two roles
By BARBARA GREEN
Montague County Judge Tommie Sappington will bring down the gavel one last time in the commissioner’s court Monday, as he retires after nearly 25 years of service.
This veteran county worker plans on submitting his resignation to the court Monday, afterwhich, the agenda lists court appointment of a person to fill out the term which ends Dec. 31.
If tradition holds regarding early resignations, incoming County Judge Rick Lewis who is running unopposed on the November general ballot, will be appointed since he would be taking office on Jan. 1, 2015.
A reception to honor Sappington’s service to the county is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in the courthouse annex.
Read the full feature in the Saturday Bowie News. (Pictured – Retiring County Judge Tommie Sappington stands in front of the courthouse as the prepares to end his long career of county service Monday. Photo by Barbara Green)
As North Texas finally transitions towards cooler temperatures, community water needs change as well.
Preparing your home for freezing temperatures can save time and money, especially with meteorologists expecting El Nino to bring wintry weather to the Southwest United States. Use these tips from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to winterize your house and well, all while saving a few gallons.
Now is the time to check fixtures in your home for leaks or moisture loss.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
In today’s edition enjoy the funny and touching letters to Santa submitted by children from across Montague County. Businesses also thank their customers for their patronage this past year with holiday greetings.
It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year
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