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Nocona Council discusses grant funds, cemetery deed violations
Nocona City Councilors handled a variety of topics Tuesday night including several business development requests, administration of federal grant funds and violations of deed restrictions at the Nocona Cemetery.
The council accepted a proposal from Grantworks to administer the approximately $600,000 the city is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act. City Secretary Revell Hardison said they considered two proposals including one from Trayler and Associates.
Rules for the use and administration of the funds were recently received by the government entities. Hardison said each dollar requires extensive documentation so they opted to use a professional firm.
Read the full story in the weekend 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