SCHOOL NEWS
Nocona students place two films in state UIL finals
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Nocona High School filmmakers received the exciting news their two films submitted to the state contest have made the finals and they could repeat or better their first and second place awards from last year.
Rob Norman,
Students from all across Texas create films to enter into one of four categories: Narrative, documentary, computer/digital animation and traditional animation. Schools are split into two divisions, with 1A-4A in one and 5A-6A in another.
Nocona has had films advance every year they have entered with the 2016 documentary, “No Matter What,” placing fifth. After multiple rounds of judging it comes down to the final six in each category.
This is the sixth year for UIL to offer filmmaking and Nocona High School has competed in the last five. Three sponsors and 25 students will make the trek to hear “The winner is…”

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SCHOOL NEWS
Bellevue alumni host fundraiser
The Bellevue Ex Student Association is hosting a music and hamburgers event at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Bellevue Community Center (Bellevue Fire Hall) to raise funds for scholarships.
A $20 donation includes a hamburger, fixings, dessert, a drink and an evening of entertainment. Everyone is cordially invited to come out for a fun evening.
“Texas and the Letter W” will be presented by Kenny and Susan Mayo with the Post Oak Band.
All of the music will be from musicians whoare Texans who have a name beginning with the letter “W.”
A drawing for a DeWalt power tool set and the auction of some sweets to take home will round out the evening of fellowship.
All money raised will go into the Bellevue Ex Student’s Scholarship fund and are tax-deductible.
SCHOOL NEWS
Forestburg High School students nominate homecoming royals
Forestburg Independent School staff announced its 2026 homecoming king nominees (back): Houston Johnson, Caleb Rich and John Carranza. Queen nominees (front): Delilah Petch-Raney, Dori Gonzalez, Megan Bain, Jocelyn Rich and Brenna Briles. Not pictured: Taylor Griggs. The Forestburg Longhorns will take on Perrin-Whitt for its homecoming game. (Photo by Rashonda Hobbs)
SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie Elementary staff hosting open house/curriculum night
The staff of Bowie Elementary School will host open house/curriculum night on Sept. 24.
The program on curriculum will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, and from 6 to 7 p.m. visit the classrooms.
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