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Runoff elections moved to July

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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced another cancellation as the May 26 party primary runoff election has been moved to July 14 following recent action by Gov. Greg Abbott.
That election could be moved even further out depending on the situation across the state related to the pandemic. Many of the state’s largest counties have issued shelter-at-home orders and restrictions that limit mass gatherings.
In Gov. Abbott’s proclamation, he said “holding the runoff in May would cause the congregation of large gatherings of people in confined spaces and cause numerous election workers to come into close proximity with others” which would put the health and safety of Texans at risk.
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs released an advisory the same day providing guidance for political subdivisions with May 2 elections to postpone those events. Within Montague County, the entities are the only ones that retain May elections.
Last week the City of Nocona moved its election to the Nov. 3 general election day. The city council was the only one to have contested races for two council positions.
Early voting for the runoff primary elections will begin July 6. The District 13 Congressional race on the Republican ticket will have a run off between Josh Winegarner and Ronny Jackson.
On the Democratic ticket there is a runoff between Mary Heger and Royce West to challenge Republican Senator John Cornyn in November.

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Jammin’ at the Justin makes temporary move

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The March 30 Jammin’ at the Justin makes a move to the Nocona Senior Citizens Center, 400 Boston due to a scheduling conflict.
Jammin’ begins at 6 p.m. Come out to play or sing, or just sit back and enjoy the music at the free show. Tips will go to the senior center.

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Bowie one-act advances to area

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Bowie High School’s one-act play, “A Monster Calls,” advances to area on April 13 in Clyde after a great showing at bi-district competition.
The production got second place and advances with Eastland and Early. Lia Meier and Corban Word received All Star Cast, and Owen Hofbauer received honorable mention All-Star Cast. The tech award went to Adamari Alonso for lights.
The show is directed by April Word. A time for the area performance will be announced as soon as it is released. There will be a public performance of the play at 6:30 p.m. April 7 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
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Gold-Burg, Saint Jo, Forestburg and Bellevue High Schools take their plays to district contests on March 29 at North Central Texas College theater.
Bellevue will be the first play of the day at 10 a.m. The rest perform at about one-hour intervals with a break for lunch. Saint Jo is next followed by Forestburg and Gold-Burg.

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Nocona Easter Egg Hunt kicks off the week

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A large group of youngsters and families came out for the Nocona Easter Egg Hunt this past Saturday. Hosted by Nocona General Hospital and the Lions Club, it was a fun morning for the families.
A brightly colored inflated Easter Bunny was a great picture point for families. (Courtesy photos NGH)
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