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Commissioners to consider repairs to sheriff’s office, jail roof

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Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 12 to consider a variety of topics from replacing the roof of the sheriff’s office and jail to election agreements for November.
Commissioners will discuss going out for bids on the SO and jail roof project.
Election Administrator Ginger Wall will present joint election agreements with the City of Saint Jo, Bowie, Forestburg and Saint Jo Independent School Districts for the November elections.
The court will review a lease for the site of broadband facilities between the county and Comcell.
Other interlocal agreements up for action are between the sheriff’s office and Hall county for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Access and renewal of one with Denton County to house its inmates in the Montague County Jail.
The 2022-23 county clerk records management and archive yearly plans will be examined. The court will accept a proclamation for October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Other topics on Monday’s agenda will include: Budget adjustment from non-departmental utility for election computer and training for $5,097; distribution of unclaimed property capital credits funds; set up payroll deductions for AFLAC; reappoint Michael Smith to the board of directors of the Nortex Housing Finance Corporation; consider burn ban signs and approve replat in precinct two at Eagle Landing.

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Water wells, water system need check before winter freeze arrives

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As North Texas finally transitions towards cooler temperatures, community water needs change as well.
Preparing your home for freezing temperatures can save time and money, especially with meteorologists expecting El Nino to bring wintry weather to the Southwest United States. Use these tips from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to winterize your house and well, all while saving a few gallons.
Now is the time to check fixtures in your home for leaks or moisture loss.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

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Christmas greetings and Santa letters inside your weekend Bowie News.

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In today’s edition enjoy the funny and touching letters to Santa submitted by children from across Montague County. Businesses also thank their customers for their patronage this past year with holiday greetings.

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First day of winter arrives

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It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year

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