NEWS
Register to vote in time for the Nov. 5 election
Oct. 7 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.
Voters also can double check to make sure all the information is up-to-date. Go to votetexas.gov on the Texas Secretary of State’s website to see your registration and make any changes.
Registering to vote in Texas is easy, simply complete a voter registration application and return it to your county election office 30 days before the upcoming election date.
Complete an application using the SOS online voter registration. Fill in the required information, print, sign and mail the completed application to your county election office. Forms also can be delivered in person.
The Montague County Elections office is in the courthouse annex in Montague, 11339 State Highway 59N. All voter applications should be mailed to: Ginger Wall, elections’ administrator, P.O. Box 158, Montague, TX 76251.
Visit the county webiste at co.montague.tx.us, and click on the elections tab or direct any questions to the office at 894-2540.
The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
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