Nocona Chamber Board promotes staffer to director’s job

Published

9 years ago

06/25/2016

Nell Ann McBroom

The Nocona Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Tuesday named Nell Ann McBroom its new executive director effective July 1.

McBroom has served as interim executive director since the resignation of Randy Duckworth one month ago. She has worked as a chamber staff member five years and previously served as a board member.

Duckworth served as chamber director since October 2015 and on the chamber board since 2012. Read the full story in the weekend News.

JBD Bass Tournament postponed

Published

3 days ago

06/20/2025

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Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.

AgriLife Extension hosting preserving the harvest workshop

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4 days ago

06/19/2025

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Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.

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Cantwell to lead Pioneer Court

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4 days ago

06/19/2025

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The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.

Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.