COUNTY LIFE
New DPS tactical vessel dedicated to Cpl. David Slaton
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
A giant of a man, big heart, comedian, leader, family man and kind were just a few of the words used to describe and remember the late Cpl. David Slaton, during the dedication ceremony for a Department of Public Safety tactical marine vessel christened in his name Nov. 12.
It was standing room only in the Bowie Community Center Wednesday as the Department of Public Safety unveiled and dedicated the marine vessel in Slaton’s name. Family, friends, fellow officers and others filled the space to remember him.
The 56-year-old Slaton was killed in a traffic accident north of Bowie on Sept. 20, 2010 while he was on patrol. He joined the troopers in 1974 and spent his career at the Bowie station. He is survived by his wife, Lynetta, a 50-plus year employee with the Bowie Police Department as lieutenant of support services and son, Bo.
Top brass of the DPS filled the center and spoke at the dedication. Richard Villaneueva, captain, Texas Department of Public Safety brought the welcome while the Northwest Texas Region Honor Guard posted the colors. Wayne Knox gave the invocation noting that “Through his name David Slaton still serves his state.”
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12 in the County Courtroom at the Courthouse Annex in Montague.
Commissioners are scheduled to consider issuing a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month within Montague County.
The court also will consider accepting $850 in unanticipated revenue for the sheriff’s office generated during National Night Out activities, alongside interlocal cooperation contracts between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 and 2.
An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters pertaining to sewer/septic inspector for the county. Any action would be taken back in open session.
The Oct. 9-11 Art of the Song Music and Art Festival opens Friday night for three days of art and entertainment in downtown Nocona.
The festival opens on Oct. 9 with a Chisholm Trail Art Association Preview Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the H.J. Justin Building.
Come see all the entries for the adult show, which formally opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Live music will be played by Full Circle Band.
Also on Oct. 9 enjoy a Nocona Nights Street Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Mark Murphey and Highway 82 Band. Cost is $10 per ticket and $200 for a table seating eight. Bring your lawn chairs.
Read the full schedule of events for the festival in your Thursday Bowie News.
These students are nominees for the 2026 homecoming court at Gold-Burg High School. Homecoming royals will be crowned in pre-game ceremonies before the Bears take on Throckmorton at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Pictured are: Freshmen: Kenzley Foster and Jackson Allen, freshmen; Yareli Aguirre and Jojuan Grace, sophomores; Zara Andrade, junior and Brayden Odom, Kaylie Duncan, both seniors. Not pictured: Caleb Epperson, junior and Keelyn Case, senior.
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