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Teens could face charges in church vandalism

Published

10 years ago

04/02/2016

A pair of teenagers could face criminal charges connected with the recent vandalism of Nocona’s Northside Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.

Parishioners arrived for Sunday services on March 20 to find their church, located at 1000 Grayson, had been vandalized. Kent Holcomb, Nocona police chief, reports the windows were spray painted, the baptism window was broken, chairs were thrown against the wall and graffiti had been painted on the walls. Two teens have been questioned in connection with the incident. Read the full story in the weekend News.

Pictured: The church windows have been covered following the vandalism. (Photo by Kayla Jean Wood)

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State tennis champs celebrated with “Victory Lap”

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12 minutes ago

05/13/2026

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The Bowie community came out Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the 3A state tennis doubles team of Heidi and Willow Siebert with a “victory lap” parade through downtown Bowie. The Mighty Marching Maroon, Steppers and Bowie fire and police participated in the celebration. The winning team was all smiles waving to folks along the route especially those who held signs for the champions. (Photos by Barbara Green)

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Saint Jo City Council set to meet

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1 day ago

05/12/2026

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The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.