COUNTY LIFE
County Commissioners to consider VSO juror donation issues on Monday

Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 23 for a regular session of business.
Going back to a topic from earlier this month and executive session is scheduled to discuss duties of the veteran’s service officer as they related to the distribution of monies provided through a juror donation.
The State Legislature recently approved the use of such juror donations for a veteran’s treatment program or a veteran’s service office. However, there is no framework to guide how funds are distributed, use or accounted for.
The court tabled action until these avenues could be explored. Any action would be taken back in open session.
County officials will consider an engagement letter with Edgin, Parkman, Fleming and Fleming PC to conduct the outside audit.
Reactivation of the safety committee and implementation of an accident prevention plan will be discussed. In the past the county has operated a committee as part of its health insurance programs which helped reduce those costs.
A budget workshop is scheduled and county officials are expected to start sitting down to present their proposed budgets to the commissioners for consideration.
Other topics will include: District Court to allow OCA UCMS project; redistribute victim’s assistance staff/administrative salaries in the district attorney’s office per new hire experience; accept the DA’s Chapter 59 asset forfeiture report; consider approving Law Enforcement Support Office application packet for the sheriff’s office; donation of gravel from Texas Panhandle Construction and enter the Jake Tackett property on Llama Road in precinct two to clear a fence line.
COUNTY LIFE
JBD Bass Tournament postponed

Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
COUNTY LIFE
AgriLife Extension hosting preserving the harvest workshop

Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
COUNTY LIFE
Cantwell to lead Pioneer Court

The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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