COUNTY LIFE
Nocona ready to roll out its biggest festival of the year
Nocona goes all out this weekend for its largest festival of the year, Mardi Gras Nocona Style Feb. 8-10.
This is the 14th year for this New Orleans style festival that is filled with all the color and fun of its namesake. There will be activities each day climaxing with the “Big Parade,” at 3 p.m. on Feb. 10.
A gumbo dinner kicked off festival week from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the H.G. Justin Building for $12. There also was a costume contest that evening at nearby River Star Casino and compete for prizes in a costume contest from 5-9 p.m. Find details on the casino or chamber websites.
On Feb. 9 the ATV Parade hosted by the VFW will line up at 4:30 p.m. with the roll-out at 5 p.m. down Clay Street. All ATV drivers must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license. There is no fee to participate.
A crawfish boil follows at 5:30 p.m. in the Justin Building for $25 until sellout.
Read the full schedule in your mid-week Bowie News.
COUNTY LIFE
Slaton celebrated for 50 years on the job for City of Bowie
(Center) Lynetta Slaton, lieutenant/support services with the Bowie Police Department was honored with a party Tuesday celebrating her 50th year working with the City of Bowie. She received a Bowie knife plaque in a surprise reception. Her son, Bo Slaton, and mom, LaVelle Boudreaux are pictured. Slaton is the longest serving city employee. (Courtesy photo)
COUNTY LIFE
Lake levels continue rebound due to rain
Rainfall continues to push local lake levels upward.
As of May 17 Lake Nocona was 85.8% full at 825.51 mean sea level. It is full at 827.5 msl. One month ago it was at 67.3 msl.
Lake Amon G. Carter continues to be more than 100% full at 921.59%. It is full at 920 msl. One month ago it was 91.4% full at 918.85 ms.
COUNTY LIFE
District 30 Senate race runoff early voting begins
Early voting begins May 20 and run through May 24 in the 30th Senatorial District runoff election for both the Democratic and Republican Party Primaries.
In the March primaries due to the large number of candidates no one received the necessary majority. The seat became vacant when Sen. Drew Springer (R-Muenster) decided not to seek re-election.
On the Democratic ticket, voters will choose between Michael Braxton and Dale Frey. On the Republican ticket Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough battle it out. The winner in each party will face off in the November general election.
Early voting for the runoff runs May 20-24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p..m. at the Montague County Courthouse Annex Community Room. This is the only location for early voting.
On election voting polls will be located in the courthoue annex, Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Nocona City Hall and Saint Jo Civic Center. They will be open 7 a.m.. to 7 p.m.
Those who voted in the March primary can only cast ballots in that party primary, voters cannot switch parties. Those who did not vote in the primary can vote in either party primary.
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