The Bowie County Civil Court recorded a series of negligence lawsuits stemming from motor‑vehicle accidents, including cases such as Dana Michael Gordon v. Brian D. Protack and Meghan Hadaway v. Michelle L. Gant. Additional civil matters involved a real‑property dispute filed by the Ronald Lynn Steitler Living Trust against the Bowie Central Appraisal District.
In Miller County, the Civil Court docket featured several default judgments against lenders and investment firms, including Global Lending Services LLC v. Lynette Hawkins and Velocity Investments LLC v. Michael Clark. The county also saw a wave of unlawful detainer actions filed by The Links at Texarkana against multiple tenants, reflecting ongoing housing‑related disputes in the area.
Probate Court Activity
Bowie County Probate Court processed applications for probate of wills and letters testamentary, notably for the estates of Gene Pierce Clements and Wendell Corey Still. Additional petitions sought independent administration of the estates of Stanley Dale Kinney and Stephen Oden.
In Miller County, probate filings included a petition for the foreign will of Dennis Wiggins, a request to appoint a personal representative for the estate of Gary Douglas Broom, and an affidavit for the collection of a small estate by Ricky L. Cottle.
Marriage Licenses Issued
The Bowie County Clerk’s office granted marriage licenses to dozens of couples, such as Victoria Breanne Foster and Adrianna Mechelle Hendricks and Michael Donell Beal and Robin Chele Allen. Miller County also recorded multiple licenses, including Cameron Anthony Abner and Allena Nicole Cannady and Michael Patrick Garcia and Leslie Lianne Ady. These licenses reflect the continued commitment of local families to the institution of marriage.
Divorce Filings
Miller County reported several divorce decrees, including the dissolution of marriage between Lily Rose and Clinton Rose and August Huff and Ty Huff. No divorce filings were listed for Bowie County during this reporting period.
Overall, the recent docket entries illustrate a busy week for both counties’ courts, handling a range of civil disputes, estate matters, and family‑law services that affect everyday Texans.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
