COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo City Council welcomes new mayor, councilors tonight
Danny Steadham will be sworn in as the new mayor of the City of Saint Jo during Wednesday’s 6 p.m. council meeting in Saint Jo City Hall.
Steadham will be administered the oath of office, along with new aldermen Randall Flusche and Lucas Thompson.
The results from the Nov. 8 general election will be canvassed.
Mayor Pro Tem Tim West will give his final report, and there will be discussion and probable action on naming a new mayor pro tem.
Current board members are Stephanie West, Bryan Wolf and Paul Mouring.
Steadham ran unopposed while Thompson secured 212 votes and Flusche 131 as part of a five-person race for two council openings.
Other personnel decisions will be discussed, including possible approval of Patty Hale as city municipal judge for a two-year term and approve the newest board member for Saint Jo’s Economic Development 4A Board.
There will be discussion and possible action on a variance request for Dalton Lyons to build a 10×12-foot storage building on a lot next to his property on W. Crump, and a resale bid for property at 101 N. Market.
Economic 4B Board budget amendments will be offered.
There will be discussion and action on approving a conditional use permit for the Saint Jo Masonic Lodge to relocate to a building at the corner of Church and Mill Streets – and allow for parking across the street.
City leaders will talk about Thompson’s request to move the city council meeting to a location that could accommodate a larger crowd and allow citizen comments at each meeting.
There will be discussion and possible action on hiring Freemon, Story and Shapard from Wichita Falls to perform the financial audit for the year ending Sept. 30, 2016.
At the end of the meeting, there will be a review of financial statements, and bills will be paid. Alderpersons will hear reports from city department heads.
- 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.
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.
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.
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