NEWS
Cost of Justice – Fulfilling an inmate’s rights, juggling a budget a hard road
By BARBARA GREEN
How do you weigh the costs of justice?
Does Montague County take on the costs of serious medical procedures for a person detained on a minor felony charge or let them go on a personal recognizance bond?
Those are just a few off the questions Montague County Sheriff Paul Cunningham has to consider as he strives to fulfill the task of arresting offenders, while adhering to their constitutional right to be released on bond and maintaining a viable budget.
One of the most common complaints from citizens to law officers and prosecutors asks why an offender is released on bond – especially if that person is considered to a habitual offender or has multiple convictions. Read the full feature in the weekend News. Pictured – the exterior sign to the Montague County Jail. (Photo by Barbara Green)
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Parker Road to Old Bowie Lake. Affected customers should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Results of water testing should be available shortly after noon today. If the testing is good, the BOIL WATER NOTICE may be lifted shortly thereafter
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
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