COUNTY LIFE
Incumbents still dominate election filings for Nocona May races
Those interested in running for the May 6 Nocona city, school and hospital district elections have just under two weeks to file for the ballot.
During the opening weeks it has mainly been incumbents throwing their hats into the ring, but one of those incumbents has since pulled out of the race. Filing ends on Feb. 17.
The Nocona Independent School District Board of Trustees have two places open in the election. Place Five Trustee J.W. Patterson filed to seek his third three-year term, but after Gary Eldred filed for place five, Patterson withdrew late last week.
Place Seven Trustee Jay Womack is so far unopposed in his race to retain that seat.
For the Nocona City Council Mayor Robert Fenoglio is seeking re-election, along with Councilmen Donnie Davis and Robert Davis also running opposed to retain their seats.
The Nocona Hospital District Board also has yet to draw any contested races with Kristal Ferguson, Chris Keck, Ken Koontz and Paula Webb filed to seek re-election.
There are four places open on the board and the top four vote-getters would take the open seats
The cast and crew of “A Family Reunion to Die For,” has been busy rehearsing for their murder mystery dinner theater production on May 30 and May 31.
The reunion soon turns sour with murder at a western-style bed and breakfast in the tropics.
Purchase tickets online at https://www.bowieallianceforeducationandthearts.com/events-1.
Show times are 6:30 p.m. on May 30 and May 31 with an afternoon show at noon on May 31 all at the Freedom Life Church. There will be live and silent auction.
All proceeds benefit Montague County students for scholarships in the arts. Come support these thespians.
Top photo – Rehearsals have been underway this past week for the new murder mystery dinner theater of the Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts. (Photos by Barbara Green)
Speed limit changes are being put in place on FM 103 North of Nocona. The 60-mph zone is being pushed North of Grayson Street.
As part of the transition, the 45-mph speed limit will be extended just North of the Texas New Mexico Power Office. Drivers see 50 mph signs up to Grayson Street where it becomes a 60-mph zone.
Portable message boards were placed on FM 103 on May 27 to advise motorists of the upcoming changes. The new signs will be unveiled and be enforceable starting June 3.
Citizens and officials with the City of Nocona requested the changes. They were approved by the Texas Transportation Commission in April.
Drivers should be prepared to watch and observe these new speed limits signs in Nocona. Drive safely in Montague County.
Top photo – Bowie High’s class of 2025 arrives for the ceremonies. (Photos by Jordan Neal)
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