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Courthouse to receive Christmas decorations
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By BARBARA GREEN
Thanks to a trio of initial cash donations, the Montague County Courthouse will soon receive Christmas decorations.
During their Monday meeting, the commissioner’s court was asked by Amanda Cunningham, district court coordinator, if they could decorate the outside trees with lights initially with hopes to add to the decorations each year. She said it would take about 100 boxes of lights at a cost of $200.
Cunningham asked the court if it would consider paying the amount, but also said she would solicit donations if the court gives its approval for the project.
Commissioner Bob Langford said this was talked about last year, but he does not support putting lights around the building that would require any holes or nails going into the roofing or gutters, which are all relatively new. Langford also said he would be more comfortable if the decorations were done on a donation basis instead of coming from county funds.
Charles Lanier, Forestburg, was in the audience and offered the court $200 to kick off the program. Commissioner Mike Mayfield and Roy Darden also said they would each contribute $100 to get things started with $400.
Montague County received a Gold Star Award from the Texas Association of Counties presented by Isaac Garcia. This award recognizes efforts by the county and its employees to keep losses down with proper safety and training. The county safety committee coordinates these activities.
Read the full story of this meeting in the mid-week News.
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Bowie Council meeting cancelled
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The regular meeting of the Bowie City Council for July 22 has been cancelled. City Manager Bert Cunningham and Mayor Gaylynn Burris will be attending the Texas Public Power Association conference.
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City staff examines new generators for water plant
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City of Bowie officials were on hand to inspect the emergency electrical generators that were delivered last week.
Mayor Gaylynn Burris and City Manager Bert Cunningham inspected one of three emergency electrical generators purchased as part of an ongoing Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant. They also talked with Jay Evans, head of the city electric department, and Jerry Sutton, director of the water treatment plant about the next step for installation of the generators.
This grant provides funding for one 150 kW and two 250 kW generators for use at the water treatment plant.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
City Manager Bert Cunningham and Mayor Gaylynn Burris talk with the electric and water department staff about the new generators. (Photo by Cindy Roller)
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