COUNTY LIFE
Primary early voting expands to weekends
For the first time Texas voters will be able to go to the polls on a weekend during the party primary early voting period.
The notice calling for the March 5 party primary election was recently approved by the commissioner’s court, and the schedule outlines two extended 12-hour voting days on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24-25.
Ginger Wall, elections administrator, said the directive for extended days came from the state. There will be a 12-hour days on Saturday and six-hours on Sunday, and the second week will have early voting 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. all five days of the week at all four locations.
Early voting for the primaries runs from Feb. 20 through March 1.
There will be four locations in the county for voting in person: Montague County Annex Community Room, Montague; H.J. Justin Building, Nocona; Saint Jo Civic Center, Saint Jo and Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Bowie.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
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.
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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