COUNTY LIFE
Nocona City Council meets on Oct. 14
Members of the Nocona City Council will meet at 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 in council chambers.
The city agenda is broken into consent, workshop and regular agenda.
This month the workshop and regular agenda are the same and include the following topics. Any action by the council would come in the regular agenda.
Discuss casting a ballot for the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Region 5 election.
Nominate a new candidate for the Montague County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Review and approve the bid page for critical facility generators under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, including final design and specifications. The council also would authorize request for proposals for construction services for this project.
Discuss agreement with CareFlight to provide optional enrollment in its membership program to utility customers through a fee added to the utility bill. Possible city coverage for eligible employees also will be examined.
Consider Nocona VFW request for a temporary road closure of Clay Street for a Veteran’s Parade on Nov. 8 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Discuss year-end budget amendments for fiscal 2024-2025.
Request from Smoke & Grill Car and Bike Show to close side streets on Oct. 18 from noon to 4 p.m.
Consider a no parking zone on Farm-to-Market Road 1956 between Cooke and Fannin Streets.
- According to the Farmer’s Almanac the autumnal equinox 2026 falls on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:04 P.M. EDT. Most Texans hope it is a signal for cooler temperatures, but that may be a bit longer.
- Equinox marks equal day and night as the Sun crosses the celestial equator.
- Astronomical fall starts at the equinox; meteorological fall begins on September 1.
When Is the First Day of Fall 2026?
The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrive on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:04 P.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide. .
| Year | Autumnal Equinox (Northern Hemisphere) | Autumnal Equinox (Southern Hemisphere) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, September 22 at 8:04 P.M. | Friday, March 20 |
| 2027 | Thursday, September 23 at 2:00 A.M. | Saturday, March 20 |
| 2028 | Friday, September 22 at 7:44 A.M. | Sunday, March 19 |
| 2029 | Saturday, September 22 at 1:37 P.M. | Tuesday, March 20 |
Note: Dates listed above are based on Eastern Time (UTC-5). Due to time zones, the date of the equinox may differ by +/- one calendar day in your location.
Inside today find a special section Remembering 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this pivotal day in America’s history.
This section provides an hour by hour account of that day to inform those who may not familiar with the details. We pay tribute to all those who faced the attacks and helped save those in danger from all walks of life. May this tribute remind you of all America lost that day and how the country moved forward.
Area young people from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in the Art of the Song Young Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition on Oct. 10 during the annual music festival in Nocona.
Entry is free and artists may enter up to three pieces of artwork. One entry must be music-related, while the other two can be any art medium or genre. Drop-off artwork from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 103 Clay Street.
Art will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. Those with questions may call R. Marie Molsbee, 940-887-0165 or horse.power.ranch.nocona@gmail.com.
The performing arts portion will be at Bitters & Sweets, 206 Clay Street. If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or play an instrument or perform? Let them share their talents in a performance at the Art of the Song.
Those interested in the performing arts program may contact Carla at 940-765-5619 or carlad@bittersandsweetsbar.com.
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