NEWS
Volunteers needed for phase two playground build

Phase two of the Nocona Playground Project gets underway this week with the build days for the larger kids area at the new Chief Peta’s Playground.
The build will be April 3-7. Sarah Renfro, project coordinator, said they need everyone to pitch in whether it be hammering or helping serving lunch.
While anyone wishing to volunteer is welcome to come when they can, there are three time slots: 8 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 5 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sign-ups for volunteers help with planning meals.
The project also in need of tool donations especially wheelbarrows, shovels and drill drivers. Renfro said each item is cataloged and returned.
Phase two includes climbing structures, swings, playhouses and a merry-go-round. Workers with every skill level are needed. Tot land was completed last summer.
To sign up go to the project’s Facebook page; email NoconaPlayground@gmail.com or call Renfro at 531-8821.
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NWS issues tornado watch for Montague County

Event: Tornado Watch
Effective: 06:25 PM CDT on 04/29/2025
Expires: 01:00 AM CDT on 04/30/2025
Alert: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 194 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COOKE GRAYSON JACK MONTAGUE WISE YOUNG THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BOWIE, BRIDGEPORT, DECATUR, DENISON, GAINESVILLE, GRAHAM, JACKSBORO, NOCONA, OLNEY, AND SHERMAN.
Target Area: Cooke, TX; Grayson, TX; Jack, TX; Montague, TX; Wise, TX; Young, TX
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Information on flood levels at Lake Amon Carter
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Flood advisory issued

Montague County, TX will be under a FLOOD ADVISORY until 1:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. Please monitor conditions closely.
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