NEWS
Chief Peta’s playground receives grant through historical society
Eleven qualifying organizations have been awarded TNMP Power Grants for investment in communities served by Texas-New Mexico Power.
The grants, from the TNMP Fund, were made available to organizations for use in community safety, economic development, education and environmental efforts.
A total of $50,000 in funding was available. More than 40 nonprofits, municipalities and school districts applied for the grants, which were for up to $5,000 each.
“There are organizations doing great work in communities we serve across the state,” TNMP President Neal Walker said. “We’re glad we’re able to pitch in, too.”
Recipients are:
• North Montague County Historical Society and Museum: $5,000 toward upgrading and improving Enid Justin City Park in Nocona.
Phase one of the playground tot land was completed this past summer.
Bowie emergency responders went to State Highway 59 and Mac’s Grocery Road after 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. It did not appear that anyone was transported by ambulance, but no details were available this afternoon. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Montague County under a tornado warning.
Sirens went off in the City of Bowie shortly before 3 p.m. A tornado warning continues in the area of Lake Amon Carter, Fruitland and Sunset, be in your safe spot. A funnel was reportedly wrapped in the rain.
Early voting for the Nocona General Hospital District Board of Directors saw 285 voters cast their ballot during the first week of early voting.
Ballots may be cast early through April 28. Election day is May 2, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All voting is in the Nocona City County room at 102 Clay Street.
Candidates include two incumbents, Charles May and Ron Brown. De Brown, who had filed for re-election, later withdrew. Steve Bates and Shawn Patton are the other candidates. Three seats are open on the board.
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