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Volunteers needed for phase two playground build

Phase two of the Nocona Playground Project gets underway this week with the build days for the larger kids area at the new Chief Peta’s Playground.
The build will be April 3-7. Sarah Renfro, project coordinator, said they need everyone to pitch in whether it be hammering or helping serving lunch.
While anyone wishing to volunteer is welcome to come when they can, there are three time slots: 8 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 5 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sign-ups for volunteers help with planning meals.
The project also in need of tool donations especially wheelbarrows, shovels and drill drivers. Renfro said each item is cataloged and returned.
Phase two includes climbing structures, swings, playhouses and a merry-go-round. Workers with every skill level are needed. Tot land was completed last summer.
To sign up go to the project’s Facebook page; email NoconaPlayground@gmail.com or call Renfro at 531-8821.
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Jury finds ex-DA Casey Hall guilty on theft by a public servant

The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
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Amon Carter remains closed due to high water
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Brief agenda awaits city council

Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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