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Register for AI workshop hosted through Bowie Business Boost
The Bowie Business Boost returns with a two-part workshop to take your business to the next level of effectiveness and profitability using AI.
Attend this “AI Made Simple Workshop: Conquer the Tech Chaos and Win Fast” planned for April 24 and May 8. These will be breakfast programs from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The program will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. with questions and answers to follow. Breakfast will be served 7:30 to 8 a.m.
The programs will be at the Bowie Community Center-west hall. Registration is $20 which includes both sessions. Registration is transferrable. Register at accelerationbydesign.com/event-details/bowiebusinessboost25.
Bring your laptop or iPad for hands-on training is highly recommended. These programs are hosted by the Business Partners, Bowie Economic Development Coalition, Type A and Type B, Bowie Community Development and Bowie Chamber of Commerce.
In session one on April 24 discover what artificial intelligence really is, why it matters and how to uses it – hands on – to save time today. In session two on May 8 master simple tricks to boost your business, from content to customer wins, in just minutes.
Join Steve Brown, a StoryBrand Certified Guide and AI expert with more than 14 years of turning challenges into wins. Brown will cut through the noise and get your winning with AI-fast.
Brown is a growth strategist and thought leadership producer. The founder of ROI Online, Brown helps business leaders see around the corner and turn challenges into quick wins. He is the best-selling author of “The Golden Toilet,” and host of the ROI Online Podcast.
Through the ROI Spotlight Studio he produces weekly livestreams and podcasts that capture your expertise and cement you as the industry authority you’re meant to be. Through his AI Made Simple Workshop you’ll conquer the AI-driven future, confidently leading your team and winning over customers like never before.
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Nocona Indians remembered Mando Alcantar with special ‘Love like Mando’
Indians have tough night Thursday playing Tioga falling 0-50. As they left for the game the football team word T-shirts remember “Mando” Alcantar, a 15-year-old Nocona High School student and baseball player was killed in a car crash last weekend. The Tioga players, cheerleaders and band also wore orange wristbands in support of the school. (Photo by Kylene Crossen)
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New Nocona councilors to take the oath
The Nocona City Council will meet at 5 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the council chamber at city hall.
The meeting opens with the newly elected members of the council taking the oath of office. They include Chuck Hittle, Yesika Rodriguez and Robert H. Fenoglio.
After the monthly items of community interest, the consent agenda of bills and minutes and public comments.
The workshop and regular agenda focus on a series of four requests from the Nocona Economic Development Corporation 4A and 4B Boards. The project requests are: $12 for Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum sidewalk project; $190,000 to Friends of Indian Oaks for clubhouse renovations and a new build-out of the interior and porch; and a request for $119,000 for lights at the youth softball field. Both boards are joining funding sources for the projects.
Councilors will consider adopting a National Voter Registration Act Implementation Plan for the Nocona Public Library. Each state library has to undergo a review as it provides a location to pick up voter registration cards.
The panel will consider action after the workshop discussion during the regular agenda.
There is one item for the city council action as the building commission which is a request from Michael Diaz to install a 2022 Champion manufactured home at 210 Fayette Street. There will be a report from the enforcing officer.
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Texans encouraged to participate in flag placement ceremonies for Veterans Day
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to attend Flag Placement Ceremonies at VLB Cemeteries throughout Texas to honor the brave men and women who served our nation this Veterans Day.
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen
If you would like to participate and honor the brave men and women who served our nation, flag placements are happening at the following locations and flags will be provided on-site. No RSVP is needed:
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
11463 Fort Hood Street
Killeen, Texas 76542
Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
2520 Inspiration Road
Mission, Texas 78572
Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
7457 W. Lake Road
Abilene, Texas 79601
Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
9974 IH 37 Access Road
Corpus Christi, Texas 78410
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