COUNTY LIFE
Benefit assisting McCracken family of Nocona
The community of Nocona and Montague County are pulling together to assist a young woman and her family as she fights for her life after being diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening disease Mesenteric Artery Thrombosis.
For Ashley McCracken it all began back on Aug. 29, 2025 when a blood clot was cutting off the blood flow to her intestines. What began as nausea turned into a critical medical emergency, that resulted in her being airlifted to Fort Worth where she underwent four major abdominal surgeries.
Ashley faces ongoing complications and has been referred to Duke University Medical Center, where she will be evaluated on Jan. 23 for possible placement on the small intestine transplant list.
Friends of Ashley McCracken are coordinating a silent auction and Facebook page to help assist the family. An account has been set up at Legend Bank to manage and distribute funds.
Donations are being accepted through caringbridge.org, type in Ashley McCracken and it will display the link to her page.
A silent auction will be set up in city hall as donations are received. This is a come and go auction during regular business hours. Auction items can be seen on the Facebook page Ashley McCracken benefit.
To donate auction items or for more information call Michelle Fenoglio Toerck 940-867-9595 or Donna Lemons 940-366-6825.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Pictured Ashley McCracken. (Courtesy photo)
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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