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Nocona Chamber of Commerce presents awards
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce went “Boots and Bling” Tuesday night as it celebrated the past year with awards and the introduction of new officers at the annual banquet.
A large audience attended and was welcomed by more than 20 beautifully decorated tables created by chamber member businesses.
Emily Carminati, executive director for the chamber, welcomed the crowd and introduced new President Emory Roden; Vice President Jason Castle; Bob Taylor, treasurer and Donna Lemons, secretary. Board of director members are Amber Harper, Becky Fenoglio-Hankamer, Carol Cecil, Corissa Miller, Glenda Womble, Jana Staley, Jodi Womble, Michelle Fenoglio, Mitzi Fenoglio and Susie Grant.
One of the top awards with to Donna and Larry Lemons as Citizens of the Year.
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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.
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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