COUNTY LIFE
Weekend fireworks celebrate America’s independence

For the first time, the Lion Club will move its annual fireworks show from July 4 to the Saturday before on July 2.
The fireworks display will begin around 8:45 p.m. at Jaycee Park. The park is located at the end of Farm-to-Market Road 2634 on the shores of Lake Nocona.
The Lions encourage patrons to refrain from shooting off their personal fireworks until the show is finished to prevent accidents.
Those wishing to shoot off their personal fireworks are welcome to do so at Benton Park next to the dam, Boone Park by Oak Shores or on their personal property.
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce will conduct the boat parade in conjunction with the fireworks show.
Boats are invited to line up at Snow’s Marina, located at 473 Snow Marina Rd. at 7:45 p.m. The parade will travel to Jaycee Park to view the Lion Club fireworks show. There is no registration or fee for the parade.
In Saint Jo the traditional Fireworks Spectacular will be on July 4th. Start the day by putting on your running shoes for the eighth annual certified “Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K” at 8 a.m. on the Chisholm Trail Square. Walkers and strollers are welcome but no dogs are allowed on the course.
Horseshoe, volleyball and basketball tournaments will start at 10 a.m. at Boggess Park.
The night’s festivities will begin with live music featuring “Larry Borden and Quick Draw” at the park at 6 p.m.
Watermelon donated by the Montague County Child Welfare Board will be served starting at 6 p.m. at the park. The watermelon is free, but donations to support the children are welcomed.
The Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Ice Cream “Freeze Off” begins at 7:30 p.m. at the park. Fireworks begin at dark.
Read the full schedule of all the activities in the weekend News.
COUNTY LIFE
Murder mystery comedy opens this weekend

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)
COUNTY LIFE
TxDOT making speed limit change in Nocona area

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.
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