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Early voting opens Monday for Nov. 5 election

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Early voting for what many expect to be the biggest election in U.S. history begins on Oct. 21 and runs through Nov. 1.
Texas has seen its registered voters grow to more than 18 million and the turnout for Nov. 5 will be huge, so early voting may be the easier path.
Along with the presidential and national races Montague County voters will cast ballots in six location elections for city council and school board positions.
Elections Administrator Ginger Wall said her staff and the team of judges and clerks have been working hard to be prepared and they are ready to start the process. For early voting she emphasized the extended hours only apply to the annex location at Montague. See schedule of times below.
Location and times
The early voting locations are as follows: Montague County Courthouse annex in Montague; Bowie Senior Citizens Center, 501 Pelham; H.J. Justin Community Room, 102 Clay, Nocona and Saint Jo Civic Center, 101 E. Boggess.
Registered voters in the county may cast their ballots at any of these locations due to Montague County operating under countywide voting. Remember to bring along a photo ID.
Here is the schedule for early voting:
Oct. 21-25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., all four locations open.
Oct. 26, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., courthouse annex location only.
Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., courthouse annex location only.
Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., courthouse annex location only.
Oct. 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bowie senior citizen center, Justin building and Saint Jo Civic Center.

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Bowie ISD welcomes new superintendent

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The Bowie Independent School District Board of Trustees welcomed new superintendent Dr. Donna L. Hale after approving her selection during a called meeting Thursday night.

The board named Hale the lone finalist 21 days earlier and started the state mandated 21-day clock before making the official job offer. Hale attended the meeting and after the vote signed her new contract and the group enjoyed cake.

Hale currently serves as assistant superintendent at Perryton ISD and previously led Miami ISD as superintendent. She brings more than 27 years of experience in education. She replaces Blake Enlow who resigned in mid-May.

Top photo – Dr. Donna Hale stands with members of the Bowie School Board after they formally offered her the position and voted on her approval. (News photo by Barbara Green)

Board President Jacky Betts looks on as Donna Hale signs her new contract as Bowie ISD superintendent. (Courtesy photo)
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City, school election filing begins

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Election filing began July 21 for the Nov. 4 city and school board elections.
Candidates wishing to run have until Aug. 18 to submit application for the ballot. Early voting begins on Oct 20.
The three incorporated cities in Montague County will each have mayoral elections, along with council races.
In the City of Bowie, the mayor’s position has been filled by Gaylynn Burris since her election in 2021. In council place one, Brent Shaw, place two, Donna Ashley and place three, Stephanie Post will be on the ballot.
In the City of Nocona, the mayor’s race is up for election. Robert Fenoglio has served as mayor since May 2007 and prior to that was a councilor for 10 years. Council positions are filled by Robert Fuller and Don Davis.
The Saint Jo City Council will have the mayor’s race for a one year unexpired term on the ballot after Mayor Kelly Williamson submitted his resignation on July 7. City Secretary Debbie Dennis said the letter cited personal reasons. Williamson was elected mayor last November and had strides in raising the community’s profile and putting information out into the community.
The council will meet on July 27 and officially receive the resignation. Aldermen spots filled by Martha Vite, Terry Stewart and Michael Dennis (unexpired term) will be on the ballot.
Bowie Independent School District will have
places three, Jeff Jackson and four Kent Dosch open for candidates.
Nocona ISD has two places on the ballot: Erica Patton, place three and Greg Fuller, place four.
And in Saint Jo ISD, the places filled by Mike Martin and Rodney Swirczynski will be open on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Forestburg, Gold-Burg and Prairie Valley ISDs do not have elections this year conducting races in alternating years.

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Hale awaits appointment to superintendent

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Bowie Independent School District Trustees are expected to offer Dr. Donna L. Hale the superintendent’s job during a called session at 5:30 p.m. on July 24.
The required 21-day waiting period for the lone finalist comes to an end on Thursday for Hale. During an executive session the board will take any action back in open session.
Other items on Thursday’s agenda will include addendums on employee and campus employee handbooks, as well as the student and campus handbooks and the district discipline matrix.

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