COUNTY LIFE
Nocona mayor’s race gains two candidates
The Nocona City Council may have new leadership after the Nov. 4 election as longtime Mayor Robert Fenoglio said he was not going to file for another two-year term.
With less than a week left to file for the various city and school elections, this was big news in the community Fenoglio has lead for the past 18 years as mayor and on the council for another 10 years prior. Fenoglio made his intentions known in the Aug. 7 Nocona News, telling editor Tracy Mesler “I’m not filing.”
The mayor’s post is on the ballot, along with council positions filled by Robert Fuller and Don Davis. As of Wednesday two filed for mayor, Chris Nunneley and Ray Gelo.Robert Norman, teacher at Nocona High School, has filed for the council along with Fuller.
It is unclear if Donnie Davis will run. He was seriously injured in an autoaccident in May 2024 and has attended only two meetings since the accident. Filing goes until Aug. 18.
In Bowie, Mayor Gaylynn Burris is challenged by Glenda Durham. Precinct Three Councilor Stephanie Post has filed for re-election. Incumbent Councilor One Brent Shaw and Councilor Two Donna Ashley have not filed. Boyd Hulstine has filed for Ashley’s post.
The Bowie Independent School District Trustee election has three candidates. In place three, Jeff Jackson runs challenged by Justin Kuecher. Place Four Trustee Kent Dosch also has filed.
In the Nocona ISD trustee race, incumbents Erica Patton, place three and Greg Fuller, place four, have both filed for re-election.
In the City of Saint Jo, there is a mayor’s race and three council places on the ballot. Alderman Michael Dennis has filed for re-election. The other places are filled by Martha Vite and Terry Stewart. Mayor Kelly Williams resigned in mid-July with one year left.
For the Saint Jo ISD incumbents Mike Martin and Rodney Swirczynski along with Jessyca Wagner filed.
Members of the Saint Jo City Council will meet in regular session beginning at 6 p.m. on June 17 in the Saint Jo Civic Center.
Items on the agenda include the following: Public comments, discuss and approve the proposed 2026-2027 budget of the Montague County Tax Appraisal District; call the 2026 municipal election; consider resolution to apply for grants for water infrastructure through Corlett, Probst, Boyd; review minutes and monthly financials and reports from committee and department heads.
Members of the Montague 4-H STEM Club shot off basic rockets as they were sent skyward on May 30. Each youngster had packed their own rocket, went through safety meetings and then set up their rocket for lift-off. Club Coordinators Tammie and Pete Rohde made sure all the safety protocols were followed by all the youngsters saw their rocket fly skyward before they ran to retrieve them to pack for a second go. See more photos in Thursday’s Bowie News. (News photo by Barbara Green)
(News photo by Barbara Green)
The Bellevue Ex-Student’s annual reunion will be on June 13 at the high school gym.
Events will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts after registration. Visitation will continued until the scheduled events of the day.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. by the FFA Alumni at a cost of $15, The reunion is the school gym which is currently receiving a make-over.
The Wall of Honor ceremonies will introduce and place this year’s new inductees on the wall. Other activities including door prizes, drawings and auction of several items including two baseball gloves and other memorabilia, adding to a fun-filled day.
Association members will conduct a short business meeting and recipients of the Ex-Student scholarships for 2026 will be recognized. Empty desks and class roll attendees also will be acknowledged.
All persons who have ever attended Bellevue high School and their families are invited to attend. All funds raised will go to the scholarship awarded in 2027 for Bellevue seniors.
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