NEWS
Nocona ISD releases statement regarding possible school threat
Nocona Independent School District officials released a public statement Tuesday after a student brought a possible school threat to the attention of administrators Tuesday morning.
“This letter is to inform you about a threat we were notified of Tuesday morning,” stated the letter. “Our school is committed to the safety and education of all our students. We also want to clearly communicate with parents about safety issues when they arise.”
The student brought to school officials a screen shot of a Snapchat received anonymously over the weekend. The message did not name Nocona High School or any specific students.
“It is very nondescript and did not name Nocona High School or a particular student, it just said something is going to happen to your school. You can somehow send stuff and have it come up as anonymous through Snapchat. We have no idea who sent it or if it was aimed at a particular school,” explained Nocona Superintendent Dr. David Waters.
At this time, they are unsure of where the Snapchat originated.
“We aren’t sure if it was meant for that kid or sent from China, but we made the decision any time a kid brings us something we will notify police and the parents. If we share it with the police I want to keep the people as informed as possible,” said Dr. Waters regarding the letter notifying the public of the incident. “The police department will be investigating. They have talked to the student and accessed all the information on the phone.”
Dr. Waters was on all campuses Tuesday, where he said all doors continued to be locked with all visitors buzzed in, and students moving through exterior doors were escorted.
“We are always doing things to keep our kids safe. Anytime there’s something on Facebook, it seems like a really big deal, but this one was very vague. I have been to all campuses and the students were carrying on with their day,” said Dr. Waters.
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Montague County Commissioners wrapped up a few items before the end of the year as they met on Dec. 23.
Grant Coordinator Charley Lanier asked the court to go ahead and obligate $276,961.84 from the American Rescue Funds to complete the new wastewater treatment plant that will serve the courthouse complex.
He explained Dec. 30 is the last date where grant funds can be obligated, and he did not expect any issues since this project had already been approved in court using ARPA funds, he called it a “safety net,” to avoid any problem and possible return of the funds to the federal government.
Montague County has about $276,961.84 in grant funds which has not been allocated.
The court gave approval on the request.
Lanier also asked the court to apply for a grant for a tire cutter. Funded through the Nortex Regional Planning Commission and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the application will ask for $26,865 to purchase a larger gas-powered cutter on a trailer, which can be moved around for use. It would cut the larger tires into four pieces, which would be allowed into a landfill. Lanier said if the cutter comes through the county would need to obtain a permit for its use from TCEQ, which he added should not be an issue.
Commissioner Mark Murphey said he picks up more tires abandoned on the county roads than he disposes of at his own yard, adding he probably has 500 at his yard. The court gave approval to apply for this competitive grant.
The remainder of Monday’s brief meeting were year-end items. Bonds for the justice of the peace one, county clerk, county attorney, district attorney, sheriff, commissioner three and constable two were accepted.
A cooperative agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the county was approved, along with a license and services agreement with Local Government Solutions to provide software for both justice of the peace officers. The county attorney’s Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture report was presented with no new seizures or forfeiture.
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