COUNTY LIFE
John Sickels recognized with state award for building restoration
![](https://bowienewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/frie-building-for-web.jpg)
![john and donna for web](https://bowienewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/john-and-donna-for-web-300x171.jpg)
John Sickles is shown with his wife Donna, after he received a Preservation Texas Award for their building restoration work on the town square.
Saint Jo resident John Sickles was recognized by the Preservation Texas Jury for his accomplishment in building preservation on the town square.
Preservation Texas, founded in 1985, is the only statewide organization and dedicated advocate of historic resources in Texas. On behalf of their membership and local affiliates for actions by public agencies, private organizations and citizens, Preservation Texas works to protect, restore and insure economic benefit from historic building, places, artifacts and archives. Each year, the organization awards special recognition for work throughout the state in several categories.
His work on restoring the Frie Building (shown above) from 1889 was recognized. Read the full story in the mid-week News.
COUNTY LIFE
Forestburg freshman earns spot at state film festival
![](https://bowienewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/qtq80-MqmZ5b.jpeg)
Lezly Sanchez, a ninth grader at Forestburg High School, is heading to the state University Interscholastic League Film finals with her digital animation film, “The Final Letter.”
Her film placed in the top six for 1A-3A schools with a chance to take the first place gold medal during the Feb. 26 finals in Austin.
Lezly is the daughter of Ruby and Victor Sanchez with Dana Klement her teacher in the new film program at Forestburg. Klement said this is the first time a student has ever competed in the UIL film contest, which makes it even mores special to see Sanchez be a state finalist.
The UIL film competition is an academic contest that allows students to create their own films in three different categories: Animation (digital or traditional), narrative or documentary.
Klement said these films must meet multiple UIL requirements and can be extensive in labor and creativity. Additionally, UIL Film groups school division into only four groupings 1A-3A and 4A, 5A and 6A separate, instead of the traditional six, which places Sanchez in the 1A-3A.
The films were submitted for judging panels to UIL in early January, and went through various rounds before advancing to state. The top three in the finals win medals.
Read more on this story in the Thursday Bowie News.
COUNTY LIFE
Nocona ISD, Police investigate threat
![](https://bowienewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/nocona-indians-with-orange-background.jpg)
Nocona school officials and Nocona Police are investigating a threat that was reportedly written on a bathroom stall at the high school indicating there would be a shooting at the school on Feb. 12.
High School Principal Heather Nobile sent out a message to parents through social media on Feb. 11 that stated a student reported seeing something written on the bathroom stall. That student immediately shared that information with an adult who told the school administration.
Local law enforcement and the school resource office are investigating this report with school administrators. Police Chief Kent Holcomb confirmed the threat was made on the bathroom stall, and at this point they are interviewing those who have been seen near this bathroom on the surveillance cameras.
Nobile stated all the necessary precautions
are being taken to ensure the safety of all students.
“We are collaborating with local law enforcement to handle the situation with all the seriousness it deserves. Please know that any threats to our school or students are treated with the utmost importance and are investigated thoroughly,” stated Nobile.
The principal also encouraged parents to talk with their child and emphasize the importance of reporting any concerning behavior or situations.
Chief Holcomb added there would be an increased police presence at the campus.
Nocona ISD officials did not respond to Bowie News requests for information.
COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo Council cancelled
![](https://bowienewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/WEB-Cancelled-Events.jpg)
Due to illness which created a lack of a quorum, tonight’s Saint Jo City Council meeting has been cancelled. A new date will be published as soon as it is set.
-
NEWS2 years ago
2 hurt, 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona
-
NEWS1 year ago
Suspect indicted, jailed in Tia Hutson murder
-
NEWS2 years ago
SO investigating possible murder/suicide
-
NEWS2 years ago
Wreck takes the life of BHS teen, 16
-
NEWS2 years ago
Murder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
-
NEWS2 years ago
Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death
-
NEWS2 years ago
Bowie Police face three-hour standoff after possible domestic fight
-
NEWS2 years ago
Driver stopped by a man running into the street, robbed at knifepoint