COUNTY LIFE
Texoma Gives registration deadline nears
Texoma Gives, the region’s premier online giving day event, is less than three months away. That means now is the time for nonprofit organizations in the area to sign up with a July 31 deadline.
Registration recently opened and, so far, 88 organizations have already registered.
Texoma Gives is set for Sept. 7 and is hosted each year by the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation. Since it began in 2016, generous individuals across the U.S. and beyond have donated more than $9 million to assist with the work of over 200 participating nonprofits in North Texas and Southwest Oklahoma. This includes many organizations in Montague County.
In last year’s Texoma Gives, 12 groups in Montague County participated and through 158 donations raised $15,480. There were a total of 196 nonprofits registered in 2022 with a record-breaking $2,019,530 donated overall.
According to Leslie Schaffner, president of the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation, Texoma Gives greatly reduces the expense associated with traditional fundraising events, while capitalizing on the broad reach of the internet and social media.
“We provide the platform, the training tools and the promotion. That gives participating organizations the opportunity to focus on connecting with new and existing donors who support their mission,” said Schaffner.
For organizations interested in signing up, visit texomagives.org. Participants must be classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and located in the region covered by the Community Foundation, including 18 counties in North Texas and six in Southwest Oklahoma.
For questions, contact the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation at 940-766-0829. The deadline for nonprofits to register is July 31.
National Weather Service Fort Worth report: We’re closing down the work week with another round of HOT and DRY weather. Much of the area will see an elevated fire weather threat again today! A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 pm this evening. More heat headlines likely this weekend and early next week
It’s time once again for the Montague County Cemetery Board Fish Fry.
The fish fry will begin serving at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Forestburg Community Center. The price is $10 per person for all you can eat, and child’s plate for 12 and under is $5. Take-out is also available.
The meal will consist of locally caught crappie and catfish, French fries, beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw and all the trimmings and homemade desserts.
The main purpose of the Montague County Cemetery Board is to look after the county’s abandoned cemeteries. The county has between 50 and 60 abandoned cemeteries. Cleaning a cemetery typically cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Any help is greatly appreciated. Help can be monetary, but it can also be as simple as reporting a suspected lost cemetery, allowing access to the cemetery, or spending a day alongside others cleaning. Volunteers are always welcome.
Another goal of the Cemetery Board is to obtain Historical Status from the Texas Historical Commission for the abandoned cemeteries. This status records the cemetery with both the county and state. It helps to protect them for years to come.
Leadership Montague County is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 1.
Individuals who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of Montague County and building lasting professional and community relationships are encouraged to apply.
The program is a nine-month leadership development program consisting of nine, one-day, monthly meetings. Participants will explore topics including local government, agriculture, education, healthcare, business and industry, public safety, economic development and community leadership through interactive sessions and site visits. The group will be traveling to Austin in the spring to visit with the legislators and senators and to see how they work for the county residents.
Leadership Montague County is designed for emerging and established leaders who have a desire to become more involved in improving the quality of life throughout Montague County.
Class size is limited, and early application is encouraged. For additional information or to request an application, contact: Leadership Montague County, j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831
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