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Nocona Council votes to survey lake property

Published

3 years ago

11/11/2023

The Nocona City Council met in called session on Wednesday to discuss undertaking a survey of city-owned property near Weldon Robb Park on Lake Nocona.
The acreage was part of the original property purchased for the creation of the lake some 60 years ago. City Manager Lynn Henley said the property had sat there all these years, but came on the radar when an adjacent property owner asked for an easement across the city property.
The CM said he is not sure of the exact number of acres, but it would break out into four to six lots depending on the size. The area has been deemed Boone and Robb Subdivision.
The city council approved a contract proposal with Swaim Engineering and Surveying to survey the two sections. A budget amendment for $32,350 and $16,050 was approved for the work.
Henley said the rules for the size of lots change in 2024 and he wanted to get this addressed before that change which could hinder any opportunity to sell part of the lots. The manager added he would like to keep a small part of the land to provide a place to drill a water well in the future if that became necessary.
The council will meet in at 5 p.m. on Nov. 14 for a brief agenda. A resolution approving the Nocona Economic Development Corporation’s project to fund a new sound system in downtown will be presented, along with the 2023 tax roll.
Bids for a new backhoe will be reviewed and the council will cast its votes for members of the Montague County Tax Appraisal District Board.

NEWS

Texas summer heat fires up mid-week

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8 hours ago

06/17/2026

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Hot and humid conditions will build on Wednesday and peak on Thursday, with widespread triple digit heat indices forecast. Those spending extended time outdoors will be susceptible to heat illness. Take appropriate precautions to avoid heat illness!

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BISD superintendent annual evaluation, contract set for agenda

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6 days ago

06/11/2026

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Several personnel issues including the superintendent’s summative evaluation and filling the vacant intermediate principal position face the Bowie School Trustees when they meet at 5:30 p.m. on June 16.
The superintendent’s review is usually done in two parts during the year with the summative an effort to evaluate overall progress. Donna Hale’s contract also will be considered. as she marks her first year leading the district.
For the intermediate principal’s job, Jason Childress left the post last month taking the new formed director of student services, which will handle many of the tasks the assistant superintendent handled such as curriculum and test scores. That assistant position was eliminated by the board after Lee Ann Farris left the job. Childress’ resignation has been submitted.
Filling the principal’s job and consideration of a rental agreement for a portion of the bus parking lot property also are set for executive session. Any action all these topics will be considered back in open session.
On the regular agenda, the board will receive the 2025 fiscal audit for Jack County. A small portion of the district runs into that county.
The superintendent will provide operational reports and personnel updates. Childress will present the preliminary STAAR scores and the status of board goals, while Paula Peterson, finance director, gives the monthly financial report.
Numerous annual items will be up for action: Contract for cafeteria software; budget amendments; consider the ESSA application, the Montague and Jack County Tax Appraisal District budgets; library books for the elementary; ESC 9 contracts and a Texas Association of School Boards policy updates.
The board also will consider offering open enrollment for pre-kindergarten students for the next school year.