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Saint Jo ISD opens new ag. science building; new teacher excited about opportunities

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10 years ago

09/24/2016

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Kristal Nobile, new Saint Jo High School ag teacher. (Photo by Dani Blackburn)

By DANI BLACKBURN
Saint Jo Independent School District is reinventing its agriculture department with a fresh face at the helm and a brand new farm science building that opened this week.
Kristal Nobile, a 1990 graduate of Saint Jo High School, has taken the position of agriculture teacher after filling in as a long-term substitute for Brad Bland who retired at the end of last year.
Nobile attended Tarleton State University, where she graduated with her bachelor degree in English and business and received her teaching certification. However, agriculture wasn’t her first classroom.
After college, she accepted the head softball coach position with Gunter ISD. She also was the assistant coach for cross country and basketball while teaching English for three years.
The former coach then made a move to Era, where she remained for 10 years as the head track coach. Nobile also was the assistant cross country and basketball coach and taught technology business before taking time at home after the birth of her daughter.
The new teacher has lived in Saint Jo with husband, Brent, a firefighter in Southlake, and the couple’s two children: Bailie, 8, and Brandon, 5.
With both children in school, Nobile felt it was time to return to teaching, but she wasn’t sure she was ready for the long hours of coaching.
That’s when Bland asked Nobile if she was interested in the agriculture position after he decided to retire. In fact, he asked several times, but it was mid-July before Nobile decided to accept.

Read the full story on this new animal science facility at Saint Jo and meet the new teacher in the weekend News.

Pictured: A large crowd attend this week’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the new facility. (Courtesy photo)

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Sept. 22 is the first day of autumn

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3 hours ago

09/22/2026

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According to the Farmer’s Almanac the autumnal equinox 2026 falls on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:04 P.M. EDT. Most Texans hope it is a signal for cooler temperatures, but that may be a bit longer.
Equinox marks equal day and night as the Sun crosses the celestial equator.
Astronomical fall starts at the equinox; meteorological fall begins on September 1.

When Is the First Day of Fall 2026?

The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrive on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:04 P.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide. .

Year	Autumnal Equinox (Northern Hemisphere)	Autumnal Equinox (Southern Hemisphere)
2026	Tuesday, September 22 at 8:04 P.M.	Friday, March 20
2027	Thursday, September 23 at 2:00 A.M.	Saturday, March 20
2028	Friday, September 22 at 7:44 A.M.	Sunday, March 19
2029	Saturday, September 22 at 1:37 P.M.	Tuesday, March 20

Note: Dates listed above are based on Eastern Time (UTC-5). Due to time zones, the date of the equinox may differ by +/- one calendar day in your location.

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Tribute to the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

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2 weeks ago

09/10/2026

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Inside today find a special section Remembering 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this pivotal day in America’s history.

This section provides an hour by hour account of that day to inform those who may not familiar with the details. We pay tribute to all those who faced the attacks and helped save those in danger from all walks of life. May this tribute remind you of all America lost that day and how the country moved forward.

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Art of the Song adds youth art events

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3 weeks ago

09/03/2026

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Area young people from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in the Art of the Song Young Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition on Oct. 10 during the annual music festival in Nocona.
Entry is free and artists may enter up to three pieces of artwork. One entry must be music-related, while the other two can be any art medium or genre. Drop-off artwork from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 103 Clay Street.
Art will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. Those with questions may call R. Marie Molsbee, 940-887-0165 or horse.power.ranch.nocona@gmail.com.
The performing arts portion will be at Bitters & Sweets, 206 Clay Street. If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or play an instrument or perform? Let them share their talents in a performance at the Art of the Song.
Those interested in the performing arts program may contact Carla at 940-765-5619 or carlad@bittersandsweetsbar.com.