NEWS
Primary elections to see three contested county races
Texas party primary filing ended on Dec. 8 and there will be three contested Montague County races on the Republican ticket next March.
Melody Gillespie, county Republican Party Chairwoman, said on the final day Bryan Chisholm joined the race for Montague County judge facing off with Angelia Richardson. This make three contested races one of county judge, Justice of the Peace Two and commissioner precinct two.
There is no organized Democratic Party in Montague County so all of the local candidates have filed with the Republican Party. Each party will conduct a party primary election on March 3, 2026, and those winners will battle it out in the general election.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Parker Road to Old Bowie Lake. Affected customers should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Results of water testing should be available shortly after noon today. If the testing is good, the BOIL WATER NOTICE may be lifted shortly thereafter
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
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