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.
National Weather Service Fort Worth report: We’re closing down the work week with another round of HOT and DRY weather. Much of the area will see an elevated fire weather threat again today! A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 pm this evening. More heat headlines likely this weekend and early next week
It’s time once again for the Montague County Cemetery Board Fish Fry.
The fish fry will begin serving at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Forestburg Community Center. The price is $10 per person for all you can eat, and child’s plate for 12 and under is $5. Take-out is also available.
The meal will consist of locally caught crappie and catfish, French fries, beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw and all the trimmings and homemade desserts.
The main purpose of the Montague County Cemetery Board is to look after the county’s abandoned cemeteries. The county has between 50 and 60 abandoned cemeteries. Cleaning a cemetery typically cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Any help is greatly appreciated. Help can be monetary, but it can also be as simple as reporting a suspected lost cemetery, allowing access to the cemetery, or spending a day alongside others cleaning. Volunteers are always welcome.
Another goal of the Cemetery Board is to obtain Historical Status from the Texas Historical Commission for the abandoned cemeteries. This status records the cemetery with both the county and state. It helps to protect them for years to come.
Leadership Montague County is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 1.
Individuals who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of Montague County and building lasting professional and community relationships are encouraged to apply.
The program is a nine-month leadership development program consisting of nine, one-day, monthly meetings. Participants will explore topics including local government, agriculture, education, healthcare, business and industry, public safety, economic development and community leadership through interactive sessions and site visits. The group will be traveling to Austin in the spring to visit with the legislators and senators and to see how they work for the county residents.
Leadership Montague County is designed for emerging and established leaders who have a desire to become more involved in improving the quality of life throughout Montague County.
Class size is limited, and early application is encouraged. For additional information or to request an application, contact: Leadership Montague County, j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831
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