COUNTY LIFE
Upper Trinity board sets meeting
The board of directors of the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District’s board of directors will meet at 5 p.m. on Feb. 19 in the Springtown office.
The agenda opens with a preliminary hearing on proposed historic use permits. A public hearing will follow on two applications including one for work in Montague County.
Nocona Y2 Investments of Van Alstyne, has applied for an operating permit for a water well at 179 Country Club Drive in Nocona. The requested permit volume is 3,700,000 gallons a year that was come from six existing water wells on the property that will supply water to the golf course on the property. The general manager’s recommendation is for the requested permit volume.
The second application is from Villages at Weatherford to operate one existing well and drill four new wells to provide public water to the RV park on the property. The requested permit volume is 3,500,000, while the district’s general manager has made a recommendation for 2,892,622 gallons a year.
In the regular agenda, the board will review all the routine operations matters of the month such as minutes, financial reports and pay bills. General Manager Doug Shaw also will give his monthly operational report.
Other agenda topics include: Discussion on the Texas Water Development Board’s groundwater research, science and data collections grants for fiscal 2026, allowing the general manager to apply; discussion on development and timeline of amendments to district rules; resolution adopting temporary requirements regarding aquifer testing and hydrogeological reports for certain very large volume operating permits; general counsel’s report and new business for next month’s meeting
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.
The staff, board of directors and volunteers of Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are making plans for the group’s major fundraiser, “Shebang” on Sept. 26.
This year Shebang will join in all the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.
Mark your calendar when the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and $350 for a table of eight. Shebang takes place in the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The evening will feature a dinner prepared by local chefs, fun games where you could win a prize, live and silent auctions, plus the popular bucket auction where you never know who will win. A new menu is being served that will feature prime rib, roasted sweet potatoes, hominy casserole, broccoli salad and strawberry shortcake.
Reservations are being taken now, just call the museum at 825-5330. Proceeds from the Shebang help pay for annual operating costs of the museum. Call 825-5330 to purchase tickets, also visit the website at talesntrails.org to see auction items and learn more about the museum.
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