NEWS
Candidates abound across parties for ‘Super Tuesday’; only two county races

“Super Tuesday” party primary election day opens at 7 a.m. on March 3 and after a strong early voting period, Montague County is anticipation a strong voter turnout.
Early voting came to an end on Friday with 1,643 citizens casting ballots through 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Elections Administrator Ginger Wall said early voting went smoothly other than one initial poll book glitch which was quickly remedied. She reminds voters coming to the polls on Tuesday to bring a photo identification such as a driver’s license, state ID card or passport.
“We need ballots by mail by 7 p.m. on March 3, and remember in Bowie there are two locations at the library and Bible Baptist Church. During early voting the church has been busy, so if there is a line remember the library,” said Wall.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. With countywide voting in place across Montague County, voters may cast ballots at any of the 10 polling locations. You do not have to vote in your home precinct location.
Votes may be cast at the following locations: Bowie Public Library, 301 Walnut; Bowie Bible Baptist, 1400 State Highway 59N; Forestburg Community Center, 16617 Farm-to-Market 455; Sunset City Hall, 119 FM 1749; Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum, 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82; Nocona H.J. Justin Community Room, 100 Clay Street; Saint Jo Civic Center, 101 E. Boggess; Ringgold Elementary, Third and Hickory; Valley View Baptist Church, 6159 FM 103 and Montague County Community Room, 11339 State Highway 59. Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
NEWS
Saint Jo City Council set to meet
The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.
NEWS
Severe thunderstorm watch issues
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 193
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
9:05 PM CDT FRI MAY 8, 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 193 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2:00 AM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
COLLIN
COOKE
DELTA
DENTON
FANNIN
GRAYSON
HOPKINS
HUNT
JACK
LAMAR
MONTAGUE
WISE
YOUNG
NEWS
Bowie City Council meets on May 12
The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
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