NEWS
Burn ban runs out on March 11
Despite nearly six inches of rain, snow and ice across the area during February, Montague County still has a few days left for the ban on outdoor burning.
Unless the burn ban is extended by the Montague County Commissioner’s Court, the ban runs out on March 11.
While the ground may be soggy, there is plenty of fuel in the form of dry leaves, downed branches and other foliage that only needs a brisk March wind to dry it out and make kindling for a fire. Those wet conditions also make fighting fire difficult for fire departments as they attempt to go into muddy pastures to get to a blaze and get stuck – a dangerous instance for firefighter and vehicle.
The sheriff’s office has been issuing tickets for burn ban violators and Sheriff Marshall Thomas said he has a zero tolerance and deputies will issue tickets.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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