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Escape from the Old Montague County Jail

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By contributing writer Shannon Gillette

Jails are meant to be strongholds, built to keep the criminal element locked away to ensure public safety. On occasion a clever inmate will devise a plan to beat the system and escape confinement. The old jail in Montague County had its share of escape attempts, but two proved to be infamously successful. The old Montague County jail was the third such facility erected in the county seat and was completed in July of 1927. At the cost of $34,000 it was a state-of-the-art facility

at the time. It served Montague County for fifty-three years until the current modern facility was built in 1980. The old jail sits adjacent to the courthouse on the southeast corner of the town square.
The outside dimensions of the building are approximately thirty nine feet long by twenty eight feet wide. The two story building provided jail cells on the upper level and living quarters for the sheriff’s family on the ground level. The living area contained two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room and a kitchen. There was one other room that was used as an additional bedroom or dining room depending on the size of the family in residence. Four adult and two juvenile cells made up the jail portion. The adult cells were nine feet by eight feet, each housing four metal bunk bolted to the walls. The juvenile cells measured eight feet by eleven feet, each with two bunks.

To read more pick up the March 2014 issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.

Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.

To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”

With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.

To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.

Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.

To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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