COUNTY LIFE
Fireworks’ shows readied in Nocona, Saint Jo for July 4
A pair of public fireworks shows are planned in Montague County on July 4.
The Nocona Lions Club celebrates its 54th year presenting fireworks at Lake Nocona. Set up will be at Weldon Robb Park and the members invite everyone to enjoy the sparkle which begins at dark.
A GoFundMe account has been set up by the Lions to accept donations to help fund the fireworks. Nocona Lions Club July 4th fundraiser is the tagline. The rain day will be July 5.
A decorated July 4th boat parade will leave the park at 7:30 p.m. prior to the fireworks show. Everyone is invited.
Citizens are asked not to set off their personal fireworks in Weldon Robb Park since the show will be set up in this spot.
Saint Jo’s July 4th Celebration will be in Boggess Park. Families are invited to bring their lawn chairs.
The popular Firecracker 5K will take off from Chisholm Trail Square at 8 a.m. Park games including volleyball, basketball, horse shoes and water games start at 10 a.m. Create a team and join with a donation.
Free watermelon will be handed out starting at 6 p.m. and music will begin at 6 p.m.
Fireworks will be launched by the Saint Jo Volunteer Fire Department at dusk. There will be concessions.
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12 in the County Courtroom at the Courthouse Annex in Montague.
Commissioners are scheduled to consider issuing a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month within Montague County.
The court also will consider accepting $850 in unanticipated revenue for the sheriff’s office generated during National Night Out activities, alongside interlocal cooperation contracts between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 and 2.
An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters pertaining to sewer/septic inspector for the county. Any action would be taken back in open session.
The Oct. 9-11 Art of the Song Music and Art Festival opens Friday night for three days of art and entertainment in downtown Nocona.
The festival opens on Oct. 9 with a Chisholm Trail Art Association Preview Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the H.J. Justin Building.
Come see all the entries for the adult show, which formally opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Live music will be played by Full Circle Band.
Also on Oct. 9 enjoy a Nocona Nights Street Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Mark Murphey and Highway 82 Band. Cost is $10 per ticket and $200 for a table seating eight. Bring your lawn chairs.
Read the full schedule of events for the festival in your Thursday Bowie News.
These students are nominees for the 2026 homecoming court at Gold-Burg High School. Homecoming royals will be crowned in pre-game ceremonies before the Bears take on Throckmorton at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Pictured are: Freshmen: Kenzley Foster and Jackson Allen, freshmen; Yareli Aguirre and Jojuan Grace, sophomores; Zara Andrade, junior and Brayden Odom, Kaylie Duncan, both seniors. Not pictured: Caleb Epperson, junior and Keelyn Case, senior.
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