COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo historian says cattle trails ‘clouded in error’
By BARBARA GREEN
Saint Jo’s Tom Weger has never been afraid to go his own way in his business or personal life.
So it was no surprise his exploration and research into the cattle trails in Montague County has “rankled” some residents.
Weger’s curiosity and research developed it into a 47-page research paper he turned into a book and a 47-minute documentary. He also has organized the “Real Chisholm Trail Symposium,” which will be in Saint Jo on May 6.
The symposium is presented by the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce, Saint Jo Historical Society and the Museum of the Stonewall Saloon. Researchers, professors, historians and members of some of the prominent cattle driving families from Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas will attend to share information on the cattle-driving era.
Weger has spent the last two years researching cattle trails in Montague County and it has resulted in a book and a 47-minute documentary. He explores what he says are “Hollywood myths” compared to the actual facts about the trails and the business of driving Longhorns to market.
Read the full feature in your weekend News.
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)
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.
Top photo – Bowie High’s class of 2025 arrives for the ceremonies. (Photos by Jordan Neal)
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