COUNTY LIFE
NCTC seeking input on creating continuing education classes
The staff of the Adult and Continuing Education, the non-credit division of North Central Texas College, is asking for the public’s input in creating courses for the community.
“We want to know what adult and continuing education courses the community would like us to offer,” said Technical Assistant Derbi Partridge, “That way we can work with our staff to design desirable classes that will appeal to the majority of the people in our service area.”
According to a 2017 UPCEA and Chmura Economics and Analysis survey, adult learners are choosing to forego a traditional four-year degree, due mostly to economic reasons including soaring course and program fees.
Partridge said instead they are opting for short-term programs and certificate courses, which provide opportunities for adult learners to improve their specific work-related skills needed to compete in the workforce.
“At ACE, we have the ability to more quickly develop the programs and courses that are in demand by local and regional employers,” said Partridge, “And offer non-traditional options that appeal to cost-conscious learners interested in developing specific skill sets, preparing for new careers or seeking credentials to add to their existing degrees for professional distinction.”
To provide comment on classes call Derbi Partridge at 872-4002 ext. 5218 or email at dpartridge@nctc.edu.
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12 in the County Courtroom at the Courthouse Annex in Montague.
Commissioners are scheduled to consider issuing a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month within Montague County.
The court also will consider accepting $850 in unanticipated revenue for the sheriff’s office generated during National Night Out activities, alongside interlocal cooperation contracts between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 and 2.
An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters pertaining to sewer/septic inspector for the county. Any action would be taken back in open session.
The Oct. 9-11 Art of the Song Music and Art Festival opens Friday night for three days of art and entertainment in downtown Nocona.
The festival opens on Oct. 9 with a Chisholm Trail Art Association Preview Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the H.J. Justin Building.
Come see all the entries for the adult show, which formally opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Live music will be played by Full Circle Band.
Also on Oct. 9 enjoy a Nocona Nights Street Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Mark Murphey and Highway 82 Band. Cost is $10 per ticket and $200 for a table seating eight. Bring your lawn chairs.
Read the full schedule of events for the festival in your Thursday Bowie News.
These students are nominees for the 2026 homecoming court at Gold-Burg High School. Homecoming royals will be crowned in pre-game ceremonies before the Bears take on Throckmorton at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Pictured are: Freshmen: Kenzley Foster and Jackson Allen, freshmen; Yareli Aguirre and Jojuan Grace, sophomores; Zara Andrade, junior and Brayden Odom, Kaylie Duncan, both seniors. Not pictured: Caleb Epperson, junior and Keelyn Case, senior.
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