NEWS
Nocona ISD implements construction by-pass for student pick-up, drop-off
As students ran out the door for the Christmas break, contractors on the Nocona Independent School District bond project began demolition at the front of the middle school.
A construction by-pass will be in place at Nocona High School and Nocona Middle Schools as demolition begins on the breezeway at the front of the middle school.
This will be the site for the storm shelter and new offices. as construction begins on the storm shelter and offices at the middle school campus.
Middle School Principal Amy Murphey said the change in student drop-off locations begins Jan. 5 after the holiday break, and she urges drivers to be aware of these changes.
The by-pass will be in place until the construction is complete.
Please see the related graphic on this page to see the traffic flow and it also is listed on the middle school’s Facebook page.
Here is the outline of parent drop-off and pick-up traffic plan.
Parent drop-off and pick-up traffic flow
- Traffic flow (green arrows(: The path for parent drop-off and pick-up is indicated by the green arrows on the map.
- Exit route: When exiting the campus, note the first (southern) Lane out of the high school entrance is for parent and parking lot traffic.
- Bus lane restriction: The second (northern) Lane exiting the high school entrance is buses only marked by the red arrows and orange triangles.
- If you park in the middle school or high school parking lots you must enter at the (pink arrow) (Middle school gym gate) and exit the Yellow Arrow (via the southern entryway).
Nocona Middle School entry (Appointments/item drop-off) - Front entrance blocked: The middle school front entrance (blue boxed area) will be blocked off for construction and inaccessible.
- Temporary entrance If you need to pick up a student early for an appointment or to drop off an item, please go through the gate located by the middle school gym and use the door located by the cafeteria entrance marker by the purple arrow.
- You will need to push the call button and introduce yourself and must be visible on the camera. Once verified you can either make your way to the office or wait for school personnel to assist you.
Murphey said the staff appreciate the patience while the district works to improve its facilities. School personnel will be present to help guide traffic and answer questions as this transition begins.
The Montague County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increase in sophisticated scams involving individuals falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers. These criminals use fear, intimidation, and urgency to convince victims to send money through cryptocurrency
kiosks, Bitcoin ATMs, or digital wallets.
Scammers often identify themselves as deputies, investigators, or federal law enforcement officers and falsely claim the victim has an outstanding warrant, failed to appear for jury duty, or is involved in an ongoing criminal investigation. Victims are then instructed to make an immediate payment using cryptocurrency to avoid arrest or resolve the alleged issue.
The Montague County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public:
We will never demand payment over the telephone.
Deputies will never instruct anyone to pay fines, bonds, or fees using cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, gift cards, or wire transfers.
Legitimate law enforcement agencies do not threaten immediate arrest if payment is not made
over the phone.
Scammers frequently “spoof” official phone numbers, making calls appear to come from
legitimate government agencies or law enforcement offices.
If you receive one of these calls:
Hang up immediately.
Do not provide personal or financial information.
Do not send cryptocurrency or any other form of payment.
Contact the Montague County Sheriff’s Office using a verified telephone number to report the
incident or verify the caller’s claims.
Anyone who believes they have been targeted or victimized by this scam is encouraged to contact the
Montague County Sheriff’s Office immediately. Prompt reporting can assist investigators and help prevent additional victims.
The sheriff’s office is available at 894-2871.
Press release provided by the Montague County Sheriff’s office.
Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on July 13.
Items on the agenda include the following: Approve bond for deputy clerk tax assessor-collector; reappoint Jan Ward to the Helen Farabee Center Board; approve line-item budget adjustment of $6,650 from election judges to election supplies for the purchase of a NeuraScanner; approve election judges, alternates and clerks for 2026-27 election year; consider enrollment with the Texas Association of Counties certified AI course; consider naming a private road Berkley Lane off of Farm-to-Market 1655; replat in precinct four and final plat for Twin Acres subdivision; review sealed bid for base rock and budget workshop for fiscal 2026-27.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on July 14 in regular session.
The city manager’s report from Bert Cunningham opens the meeting.
He will report on the Coffield to Roberts Streets waterline; budget preparation; status of the Texas Water Development Board grant application and a new water line on Session Street from Coffield to Roberts.
In new business, the council will consider a medical access and service advantage program, an ordinance calling the Nov. 3 election and an amendment to the finance department’s cash handling policy.
The city manager will make the presentation of the proposed 2026-27 budget, followed by setting a public hearing and budget workshop.
In old business, there will be the second reading of an ordinance updating the office of emergency management along with an update on an agreement for automatic aid assistance between the City of Bowie Fire Department, Sunset Volunteer Fire Department and Bowie Rural Volunteer Fire Department.
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