NEWS
Election day arrives on Tuesday
Texas voters will decide on 10 proposed constitutional amendments in the Tuesday general elections, while voters in the Bowie area will select a mayor, three council members and two school district trustees.
Early voting came to an end on Friday and as of noon some 924 had cast their votes early.
On election day, Nov. 5, the polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 10 locations. Montague County voters may cast their ballots at any of the county-wide voting locations, you are not required to vote at a specific precinct. A photo identification is required.
Voting centers will be open at the following locations: Montague County Courthouse Annex, Bowie Public Library, Bowie Bible Baptist Church, Forestburg Community Room, Sunset City Hall, Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum in Nocona, H.J. Justin Community Room in Nocona, Saint Jo Civic Center, Ringgold Elementary and Valley View Baptist Church.
Elections Administrator Ginger Wall reminds voters there have been two voting center location changes. There is no voting at the Nocona Community Center or the the Bowie Community Room, they have been moved to the H.J. Justin Community Room and Bible Baptist Church.
Bowie is the only community with elections for the city council and school board. Read the full story in the weekend News.
Be alert, recent uptick in phone scams. Scammers are contacting people and falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers, alleging the individuals they contact face immediate arrest unless they provide payment in some form (i.e. gift cards, cash transfers, etc.).
Key Points:
* The Montague County Sheriff’s Office never solicits payments over the phone to resolve legal issues. Any communication requesting such payment is fraudulent.
* Scam Tactics: Scammers often use convincing language and may even impersonate real Deputies/ Officer’s or use spoofed phone numbers to appear legitimate.
* Protect Yourself: If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a Deputy or representative of law enforcement demanding payment, do not comply. Instead, hang up immediately and contact the Montague County Sheriff’s Office directly to verify the call’s authenticity.
* Vigilance is Key: Stay vigilant and cautious when answering unsolicited phone calls. Never provide personal or financial information to unknown callers. Discuss this warning with family members, especially seniors, who may be more vulnerable to these scams.
The Montague County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting our community from fraud and scams. By staying informed and exercising caution, we can collectively combat these deceptive practices and prevent financial loss.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Bowie Police Department
Bowie Police also reported a possible warrant phone scam and posted this message on its Facebook page earlier in the week.
An individual contacted the Bowie Police Department and advised that he had received a phone call from one of our officers. The conversation stated that a warrant was obtained for his arrest and he needed to turn himself into the Montague County Sheriff’s office. This department has not been calling individuals and advising them of warrants. If you receive a call, contact us at 940-872-2251 to confirm if the call is legitimate.
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