District Attorney Jack McGaughey takes the oath of office for a new term on Jan. 1. District Judge Roger Towery administered the oath. See more photos of the ceremony in the Jan. 8 Bowie News. (Photo by Barbara Green)

Please remember Montague County remains under a ban on all outside burning. There are some allowances for agriculture burning and welding with restrictions. Dry conditions prompted the action as North Texas waits for rain.

For that person you know who is hard to find the perfect gift for Christmas how about a Montague County Historical Marker Guide. This great glove-box size booklet makes a great companion for a Sunday afternoon drive around the county learning about the history of your county. The guide contains information and photos of nearly 50 markers located in the county. Published by The Bowie News to celebrate the Montague County Sesquicentennial, these guides are timeless and can carry over year to year. These guides are available at The Bowie News office, 218 W. Tarrant, Bowie, for $2.50. Pick up several to fill those stockings on the mantle.