NEWS
City of Nocona recognizes heroic efforts in dog attack
The life-saving efforts of a Nocona man were recognized by the Nocona City Council with a proclamation presented during the March 11 meeting.
Mayor Robert Fenoglio read the proclamation for “Donovan Houston Day,” honoring his quick actions in helping save Sherry Morgan, a neighbor who was being attacked by a pack of large dogs on Feb. 8 outside her home on Fannin Street.
The police report indicates the 78-year-old Morgan was attacked by a neighbor’s five dogs. She was stabilized at Nocona General Hospital, but then flown by helicopter to John Peter Smith Hospital. While she was released, Morgan may face additional surgeries for skin grafts.
The dogs were seized and quarantined awaiting a hearing for violating city codes. That case was settled this week, see story on page 3A of the Thursday edition.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Pictured: Nocona Mayor Robert Fenoglio presented Donovan Houston with a proclamation for his special day honoring his quick actions that saved Sherry Morgan, as she was being attacked by dogs. Courtesy photo
The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on April 22 in the council chambers.
City Manager Bert Cunningham in his report will discuss the comprehensive planning grant and the substation transformer.
In old business there will be second readings for the water rate ordinance tabled from the last meeting, plus the new ordinances related to the operation of food trucks in the city.
In new business the council will discuss section 3 policy updates for the community development grant for Smythe Street sidewalks and hear a request from public works to use $9,763 out of the tap account to purchase 64 meters.
By BARBARA GREEN
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The City of Bowie received an unqualified audit for 2023-24 presented by its outside auditor during its April 8 meeting.
Valerie Halverson of the Mathis, West, Huffines Group, Wichita Falls, reviewed the extensive report on the city’s funds.
She noted it was a busy year dealing with several major capital projects along with tracking grant funds, but the city met all the general accounting standards.
Read the full story on the outside audit in the Thursday Bowie News.
(Top photo) Volunteers Janet Morgan, Pattye Graham, Jo Lee and Carolyn Cantwell were busy at the registration table during “Sight for All” event sponsored by Bowie and Graham Lions Clubs on April 5 at Bowie First Methodist Church. There were nine stations for screenings for eye diseases and about 50 people went through.
About 50 people attended the Bowie Lions and Graham Lions Club program for eye screening hosted in Bowie recently. There were nine stations through which people were screened or things like glaucoma and other eye diseases. If any concerns were raised information was available about referrals and related assistance. (Courtesy photos)
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