COUNTY LIFE
Lewis retires as county judge, Benton to fill out term
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Montague County Judge Rick Lewis, who has served for the past six years, announced his retirement Monday with Justice of the Peace Two Kevin Benton, selected by the commissioner’s court to fill the remainder of the term until the end of 2021.
Jack Pigg, retired law enforcement officer and businessman, was named to fill out the JP term which also ends in 2021.
Lewis announced his retirement following a brief 15-minute closed session, both Pigg and Benton attended. The judge was clearly emotional making the announcement with a “sad heart” after a difficult month.
“This has been the honor of my life to have the citizens of Montague County entrust me with this job. It is very humbling. I thank this court, we did a lot of great things in six years I am proud of us as a court. This has been special,” said Lewis.
The letter stated: “It is with a sad heart and deep regret that I announce my retirement today, June 22, 2020, effective June 24. There are personal issues that require my decision, and I feel that not only is it in my best interest, but in the absolute best interest of the county. This has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I have been humbled by the citizens of this county for giving me the opportunity and responsibility to represent Montague County as their county judge.”
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12 in the County Courtroom at the Courthouse Annex in Montague.
Commissioners are scheduled to consider issuing a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month within Montague County.
The court also will consider accepting $850 in unanticipated revenue for the sheriff’s office generated during National Night Out activities, alongside interlocal cooperation contracts between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 and 2.
An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters pertaining to sewer/septic inspector for the county. Any action would be taken back in open session.
The Oct. 9-11 Art of the Song Music and Art Festival opens Friday night for three days of art and entertainment in downtown Nocona.
The festival opens on Oct. 9 with a Chisholm Trail Art Association Preview Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the H.J. Justin Building.
Come see all the entries for the adult show, which formally opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Live music will be played by Full Circle Band.
Also on Oct. 9 enjoy a Nocona Nights Street Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Mark Murphey and Highway 82 Band. Cost is $10 per ticket and $200 for a table seating eight. Bring your lawn chairs.
Read the full schedule of events for the festival in your Thursday Bowie News.
These students are nominees for the 2026 homecoming court at Gold-Burg High School. Homecoming royals will be crowned in pre-game ceremonies before the Bears take on Throckmorton at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Pictured are: Freshmen: Kenzley Foster and Jackson Allen, freshmen; Yareli Aguirre and Jojuan Grace, sophomores; Zara Andrade, junior and Brayden Odom, Kaylie Duncan, both seniors. Not pictured: Caleb Epperson, junior and Keelyn Case, senior.
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