1953 Rosenbergs executed
On this day in 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were convicted of conspiring to pass U.S. atomic secrets to the Soviets, are executed at Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, New York. Both refused to admit […]
June 2018
Possible robbery suspect arrested
Montague County Sheriff Marshall Thomas Monday reported a suspect in two area robberies is in custody after being arrested in Cooke County on Sunday. Thomas said the suspect was being sought throughout the weekend and […]
1940 Hitler and Mussolini meet in Munich
On this day in 1940, Benito Mussolini arrives in Munich with his foreign minister, Count Ciano, to discuss immediate plans with the Fuhrer, and doesn’t like what he hears. Embarrassed over the late entry of Italy in […]
1989 New Kids on the Block land at the top of the pops
While hairstyles and fashions may come and go, and while musical styles may evolve over time, one thing that repeats itself in music history with great regularity is the ascendancy of boy bands as a […]
1884 First roller coaster in America opens
On this day in 1884, the first roller coaster in America opens at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York. Known as a switchback railway, it was the brainchild of LaMarcus Thompson, traveled approximately six miles per […]
Johnny Sauter claims 5th NASCAR truck win
Johnny Sauter continued his uncanny mastery of Texas Motor Speedway Friday night, holding off Stewart Friesen on a three-lap shootout to win the 22nd annual PPG 400 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. The series […]
JBD Youth Rodeo set for June 26-27
The Jim Bowie Days Youth Rodeo is set for 7 p.m. on June 26-27 at the Bowie Rodeo Association Arena. Mutton bustin’ will be available both nights. A limit of 10 contestants per night will […]
Nocona football plans tougher schedule
Even with a strong senior class graduated, the Nocona Indian football team feels like they have the players in their program to challenge themselves more than they have the past few seasons. Specifically, the Indians […]
Indians hire Schniederjan to be the new boy’s basketball coach
The job search is over as Nocona High School found the man to be the next boys basketball coach. Athletic director/football coach Brad Keck said they had hired Colby Schniederjan on Wednesday to be the […]
Nocona ISD Trustees to meet
Nocona School Board Trustees will discuss Superintendent Dr. David Waters’ contract and compensation when it meets at 6 p.m. on June 18. A decision on his contract will be made after an evaluation conducted in […]