NEWS

County to seek funds in second round of state grants

Published

6 years ago

04/15/2020

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Montague County Commissioners will apply for their portion of the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund when the process opens April 27.
The court met via video conference for its regular second Monday session.
During the original CTIF program in 2014, Montague County received $2,664,128 in state funds to repair roads damaged by energy production primarily stemming from the Barnett Shale push. The State Legislature had allocated $224,500,000 for the funds.
The 2020 round has about $250 million budgeted to be allocated across 254 counties. Lewis said he and Commissioner Bob Langford attended a school about the application process and learned the county may receive $365,179 in the 80(state)-20 (county) match program.

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

NEWS

Saint Jo City Council set to meet

Published

6 hours ago

05/12/2026

bowienews

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

Published

4 days ago

05/08/2026

bowienews

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

Published

4 days ago

05/08/2026

bowienews

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.