NEWS
Early voting underway across Texas ahead of March 3 primary
| AUSTIN — As early voting continues across Texas for the March 3 Primary Election, Secretary of State Jane Nelson today provided an update on voter participation and encouraged Texans to rely on official election information as Election Day approaches.Early voting began Feb. 17 and runs through Friday, Feb. 27. More than a million Texans cast ballots during the first week of early voting.“Texans are already making their voices heard in this year’s primary election,” Secretary Nelson said. “Whether you have already voted or plan to vote on March 3, reviewing official election information before voting helps you be prepared and have a smooth voting experience.”Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. On Election Day voting hours statewide are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Voters can confirm their registration status, locate their polling place, and review ID requirements by visiting VoteTexas.gov or by contacting their county elections office. When arriving at a polling place, voters will be asked in which party’s primary they wish to participate.A photo ID is required when voting in person. Information about acceptable identification and options for voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the approved forms is available at VoteTexas.gov.Texas law prohibits the use of cell phones or other wireless communication devices inside the voting room. Voters may bring written notes or printed sample ballots for reference.Secretary Nelson emphasized that voters should rely on trusted, official sources rather than informal or incomplete information.“As Election Day approaches, the best way to prepare is by checking trusted, official sources,” Nelson said. “Visit VoteTexas.gov to find your polling location, review voting requirements, and make sure you’re ready to cast your ballot with confidence.”For more information about early voting, Election Day voting, or key deadlines, voters are encouraged to visit VoteTexas.gov or call 1-800-252-VOTE for official assistance.### |
The League of Women Voters of Texas provides and extensive voter’s guide on their website.
Members of the Bowie City Council will face a brief agenda when they meet at 6 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the council chambers.
Following routine reports and consent agenda items, the council will consider a resolution authorizing submission of the city’s 2027/2028 Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Then council members will consider approving Bob Blackburn for appointment as a reserve police officer with the Bowie Police Department.
Following an executive session, the council will discuss and potentially take action regarding the annual employment evaluations and duties of both the City Secretary and the Municipal Court Judge.
After nearly three months of no rain, Mother Nature brought the showers this past week.
Downtown Bowie rain reports varied from 7 to 8 inches, while the Saint Jo area reported a 10-inch total. The city water plant in Bowie reported 5.55 inches on Sept. 30 with 1.6 Oct. 1-3.
Nocona saw a total of 6.31 inches of rain across Sept. 26 to Oct. 3.
On Oct. 6, Lake Amon G. Carter saw a level of 917.39 mean sea level rising to 81.31% full. Just one week earlier the lake was 73.6% full, while one year ago it was 94.01%. The lake is full at 920msl.
Lake Nocona was 73.7% full at 823.02 on Oct 6. One week earlier it was 70.41% full and one year ago it was 92.41%. The lake is full at 827.5 msl.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
One Montague County City has joined the battle against any data centers being built in this county and there is a petition drive underway to urge the commissioner’s court to keep data centers out of Montague County.
At a Sept. 28 called meeting of the Saint Jo City Council, officials unanimously approved a resolution stating its opposition to the “siting, permitting, construction or operation of data centers and similar hyperscale computing facilities within the city limits or the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.”
City Secretary Debbie Dennis said several citizens approached Councilor Jack Dunn about their data center concerns and he helped prepare a resolution. The council gave unanimous support.
Read the full story in your Thursday Bowie News.
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