COUNTY LIFE
Subdivision lots sales booming in Montague
By BARBARA GREEN
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If just half of the planned subdivisions in Montague County see homes completed on all their lots more than 200 new families could be added to the county tax rolls.
During the last year the commissioner’s court has seen a flurry of land development as half a dozen subdivisions have been finalized or are in the process of submitting final plats. Another half a dozen are reportedly in the planning stages, while smaller developments that do not require following those subdivision rules due to size or location are in the planning stages.
Rural land sales in Texas continue to soar as buyers rush to purchase property for subdivisions, investments, farming or country retreats, according to the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. During 2020 there was a stampede of rural Texas land purchases, and it is unclear if it was spurred on by concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic or other economic issues. The rush continued throughout 2021 and early 2022.
Dr. Charles Gilliland, research economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M reported as 2021 came to an end the purchase of rural land in the state by city-dwelling Texans soared to a record high 846,347 total acres sold and $3,346,457,780 in dollar volume. Land sales across the state jumped up 29.05% above the previous year.
Read the full story on the development of new subdivisions in Montague County in the weekend Bowie News.
Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.
By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].
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