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TxDOT prepares for possible winter weather

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WICHITA FALLS DISTRICT : Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cooke, Montague, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young Counties  –   With the potential for freezing precipitation tonight the Texas Department of transportation spent yesterday and today pretreating the bridges and overpasses with an anti-icing agent.  TxDOT is using brine as the pretreatment.

Snow plows and spreader boxes were already installed on all 83 of the dump trucks in our fleet.  These steps will shave time off our response if frozen precipitation falls.

TxDOT takes care of the Interstates, US highways, State highways, and FM roads. We will be servicing nearly 6,500 lane miles in nine counties.

If winter weather does hit Texoma, Drivers are urged to follow these precautions:

-Reduce speed. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter road conditions. Do not use cruise control. Drive with your headlights day or night.

-Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice.

-Watch carefully for personnel and equipment treating roadways, and stay at least 200 feet back from road crews.

-Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas as they tend to freeze first.

-Carry extra warm coats, gloves and boots in case you get stranded.

-If you start to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction you want to go until you feel you have regained traction, and then straighten your vehicle.

 

Motorists can obtain travel information by visiting drivetexas.org or calling (800) 452-9292. Road conditions and traffic updates are available on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot and Twitter,  www.twitter.com/txdotwf .

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Memorial Day ceremonies planned Monday

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05/22/2025

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The Ray Walker Memorial VFW Post #8558 will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on May 26, 100 Baylor Street in Nocona.
The public is invited to attend to celebrate this special holiday to remember those who were killed in service.
Later in the day attend the fundraiser barbecue rib dinner at the Nocona Senior Citizen’s Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and iced tea. Proceeds benefit the center and the Meals on Wheels program of Nocona.
Veterans eat free. Meal prepared by the award winning Nocona High School barbecue team.

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Five Montague County high schools graduate this weekend

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05/22/2025

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Five Montague County high schools will graduate in ceremonies May 23 and May 24.
Make sure to see the 2025 Graduation Keepsake Section in the May 22 edition of The Bowie News. It is the only one to feature seniors from all seven of the area schools including Bowie, Bellevue, Gold-Burg, Forestburg, Nocona, Prairie Valley and Saint Jo.
Bowie High School
The Jackrabbits walk the stage at 8 p.m. on May 23 in Jackrabbit Stadium. Teacher Tabitha Jones was selected by the students to be the speaker.
Seniors Virginia Watson and Boston Farris will pass the mantle of leadership to the junior class represented by Laney Enlow and Hayden Heugatter. Superintendent Blake Enlow will present diplomas.

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.

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TNT plans its annual membership meeting

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05/19/2025

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All members of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or those interested in learning more about Montague County’s largest museum are invited to attend the annual membership meeting at 2 p.m. on May 31.

There will be a short business meeting to elect new directors afterwhich Dr. Sergio Ayala will discuss the museum’s newest archaeological exhibit. He also will conduct, “What’s Your Point?” where guests are invited to bring in artifacts for Dr. Ayala to examine.

All membership are due in May and there are several levels from which to chose starting at $35 a year. TNT is supported by its members along with donations, fundraising and grants. The museum celebrates its 15th years showcasing Montague County’s unique history.

The museum is located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82 in Nocona. Call 825-5330 with questions.

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