NEWS
New structures push preliminary property values up for 2023
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
New construction across Montague County has pushed overall preliminary property values up by nearly $172 million for 2023.
It was those new structures that also delayed the arrival of preliminary property value notices which traditionally come during the first week of May or as per the tax code as soon as feasible after May 1. Appraisers said all those had to be put on the schedule, which takes time. Along with new structures, energy values have increased significantly for oil and natural gas.
Chief Appraiser Kim Haralson said Wednesday they were putting some 21,000 preliminary property value notices into the mail, plus an additional 5,184 for personal property. Another 72,304 in mineral notices were prepared and mailed by Pritchard & Abbott.
“It took us longer because of the new construction outside of our one-third reappraisal area,” said Haralson. “We picked up new construction valued at $73,000,000. We would go down a gravel road to pick up three new structures and find 10 new structures. We finally had to just cut it off there were so many to measure,” said the appraiser.
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Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 12:32PM CDT until July 6 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Portions of Montague and Wise counties in north central
Texas
* WHEN…Until 330 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This
will likely cause urban and small stream flooding. Low lying
and/or poor drainage areas will experience minor flooding in
the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Decatur, Bridgeport, Bowie, Alvord, Chico, Paradise, Sunset,
Lake Bridgeport, Lake Amon G Carter, Runaway Bay, Park
Springs, Crafton, Fruitland, Balsora, Cottondale, Mallard,
Forestburg and Boonsville.
Instructions
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
City of Bowie water crews are working a break in an six-inch water line near the intersection of Mill and Tarrant at this time. Drivers should be aware of multiple vehicles in this area and be cautious. (courtesy photos)
At a called meeting on July 2, the Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to name Dr. Donna L. Hale as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent.
Board President Jacky Betts said after much deliberation the board was excited to share the news regarding leadership of the district. Dr. Hale currently serves as the assistant superintendent at Perryton ISD and previously led Miami ISD as superintendent. She brings more than 27 years of experience in education to the position.
“Hale has excelled in various roles, including teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. Her extensive experience and dedication to the field make her an exceptional choice for our district,” said Betts
In accordance with Texas law, a 21-day waiting period is required following the announcement of a lone finalist before the official hiring can take place.
“We are thrilled to introduce Hale to Bowie ISD and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our community,” concluded Betts.
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