COUNTY LIFE

Upper Trinity team updates court on potential new ‘permanent rules’

Published

7 years ago

08/29/2018

Officials from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District met with Montague County Commissioners Monday. (Left) Mike Berkley, member of the board, Doug Shaw, general manager and Tracy Mesler, board chairman. (Photo by Barbara Green)

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Officials with the Upper Trinity Groundwater District on Monday updated Montague County Commissioners on the development of the district’s permanent rules expected to be finalized by the end of the year.
Along with those changes, the commissioners lifted the burn ban.
County Judge Rick Lewis said he had talked with several fire chiefs and they were in the “middle of the road” about a ban. Commissioner Bob Langford moved to lift the ban at least for a while to allow farmers and ranchers to get caught up on their fields. After approving the removal of the ban, Lewis said he would keep it on the agenda if the need arises for action.
Doug Shaw, general manager for the Upper Trinity, along with Tracy Mesler, board chairman and Mike Berkley, member of the board of directors, addressed the court. Both Mesler and Berkley are county representatives on the board.
Mesler said they have been working with temporary rules the last nine years, but they have developed a lot of science which allowed them to realize what the ground will “let us have.”

Read the full story in the mid-week News. Learn more about the potential new rules that will impact tract size and include new permitting.

COUNTY LIFE

Sip & Stroll to celebrate mothers

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6 days ago

05/01/2025

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Get an early start celebrating mom by enjoying the Mom’s Night Out Sip & Stroll With Me downtown Bowie, Texas from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 2 with a chance to win a free gift basket full of goodies at each participating location.
Weather permitting, the Stark family will provide horse-drawn carriage rides on the beautiful historic brick streets for guests.
Join us for another fun downtown “mini-open house” event starting at 5 p.m. along with the added fun of pop-up vendors.

Read about all the participating merchants for this week’s Sip & Stroll With Me in the May 1 Bowie News.

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Comic Mini-Con arrives on Saturday

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6 days ago

05/01/2025

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Get ready, Bowie the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con is back and bigger than ever for its second annual event on May 3 at the Bowie Public Library.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this annual celebration of comics, pop culture, and creativity is a can’t-miss event for fans of all ages.
This year’s Mini-Con will feature an exciting lineup of vendors, artists and authors, along with a bounce house, video game tournament and costume contest. Attendees can enjoy free comic books while exploring a variety of geeky goods, delicious food/drinks and more.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or just looking for a fun community event for all ages or to take the family out to, there’s a little something for everyone.
Don’t forget your costume, join us for a day of fun, fandom and free comics. Follow Bowie Texas Freakz & Geekz on social media or join the discord at BTXFG.Carrd.co.

COUNTY LIFE

Stoneburg VFD readies fish fry for May 3

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6 days ago

05/01/2025

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Members of the Stoneburg Volunteer Fire Department will serve up its annual fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
Dinner includes fish with all the trimmings, served for donations only.
There will be a prize drawing for a Pitboss Savannah Pellet Grill and a custom built ARIS Rifle 5.56 NATO. Tickets are $10. To buy tickets call Bill Prater at 841-0263, Chad Long at 531-2711 or Chad Gerlach at 531-0726.
Donations may be sent to Stoneburg VFD, c/o Chad Gerlach, 9954 FM 1816, Bowie, TX 76230.