NEWS
July 4th fireworks sales underway; remember the laws
July 4th fireworks sales began this week, but residents in all three incorporated cities across Montague County are reminded it is illegal to discharge fireworks inside the city limits of Bowie, Nocona
Those who violate those ordinances may receive a citation for a class C misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $500.
Bowie Fire Chief Doug Page said local residents can travel to Selma Park on Lake Amon G. Carter where they are allowed to shoot off fireworks only on July 4th. Any discharge at other times may result in a ticket.
On July 4 the Nocona Lions’ Fireworks show will be at Lake Nocona and in Saint Jo, the Saint Jo Fire Department fireworks at Boggess Park. Bad weather day for Nocona’s fireworks is July 5.
Firefighters encourage citizens to be cautious about using fireworks even in areas where grass and brush are green due to recent rains. You should have some sort of extinguisher such as water or a fire extinguisher to put out fires and to make sure there are no smoldering remains. Also never discharge fireworks directly from your hand.
The board of directors of the Amon Carter Lake Water Supply Corporation will meet at 6 p.m. at Carter Lake Baptist Church 4759 FM 1125.
Agenda items include an engineer’s presentation and resolution workshop with Daniel Deweber and Prairie Branch Properties.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Seeing your preliminary property values has the potential to make you cry, but coupled with rumors about homestead exemptions changed or eliminated has made the arrival even more dramatic.
Last week those preliminary property tax value notices began arriving in mailboxes across Montague County. Some 9,066 statements were sent out by the Montague County Tax Appraisal District along with 4,689 oil and gas notices by Pritchard and Abbott.
Overall county values went up 9% based on the preliminary values for 2025.
For many it was shock to open that envelope as values jumped in almost every taxing entity.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
After six years as superintendent of Bowie Independent School District and a total of 14 years in the district, Superintendent Blake Enlow announced his resignation on May 5, effective May 23.
In an email to district staff, Enlow said “Serving as your superintendent has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding chapters of my professional life…Together, we have faced challenges, celebrated successes and worked tirelessly to provide an excellent education for every student in our care.”
The superintendent continued the decision was not made lightly and stems from personal and professional considerations.
He anticipates the board will meet, possibly next week, to discuss a plan to begin a superintendent search.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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