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Pleas to agg. sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child
A 31-year-old Nocona man has been sentenced to a total of 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child.
District Attorney Casey Polehemus reported Brandon Cole Hale entered his guilty pleas in 97th District Court on May 7. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the aggravated assault and 10 years on the indecency charge. Both cases involved two different victims.
The investigation began in May 2017 when the Texas Rangers were notified of a citizen complaint that Hale was “behaving improperly” with youth at a local church where Hale volunteered in Nocona. Read the full story in your midweek Bowie News.
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Nelson Street reopens after a lengthy repair project
After a year of renovations Nelson Street at Mill was reopened today to traffic. Nearly $3 million in repairs were made to this area to repair major drainage issues. A Bowie police vehicle came along and was the first vehicle to roll through after city staff and council members removed the barricades. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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Amon Carter reopens
Lake Amon G. Carter has now (Thursday, Nov. 14) re-opened for boating. Selma Parkremains closed due to electric problems caused by high water. Water levels remain above normal and boaters should be cautious of possible debris.
The lake was closed on Nov. 8 after heavy rainfall and a rising lake level. It is considered full at 920 mean sea level and through the weekend it was topped more than 922 msl.
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BHS students, staff celebrate Veterans Day
Bowie High School staff and students welcomed veterans for their annual tribute and breakfast on Veterans Day. Members of the FFA, Kyle Keeler and Rylan Cole folded the American flag as each fold was explained during the ceremony.
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2 hurt, 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona
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Suspect indicted, jailed in Tia Hutson murder
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SO investigating possible murder/suicide
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Wreck takes the life of BHS teen, 16
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Murder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
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Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death
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Bowie Police face three-hour standoff after possible domestic fight
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Driver stopped by a man running into the street, robbed at knifepoint