COUNTY LIFE
Nocona ISD, Police investigate threat
Nocona school officials and Nocona Police are investigating a threat that was reportedly written on a bathroom stall at the high school indicating there would be a shooting at the school on Feb. 12.
High School Principal Heather Nobile sent out a message to parents through social media on Feb. 11 that stated a student reported seeing something written on the bathroom stall. That student immediately shared that information with an adult who told the school administration.
Local law enforcement and the school resource office are investigating this report with school administrators. Police Chief Kent Holcomb confirmed the threat was made on the bathroom stall, and at this point they are interviewing those who have been seen near this bathroom on the surveillance cameras.
Nobile stated all the necessary precautions
are being taken to ensure the safety of all students.
“We are collaborating with local law enforcement to handle the situation with all the seriousness it deserves. Please know that any threats to our school or students are treated with the utmost importance and are investigated thoroughly,” stated Nobile.
The principal also encouraged parents to talk with their child and emphasize the importance of reporting any concerning behavior or situations.
Chief Holcomb added there would be an increased police presence at the campus.
Nocona ISD officials did not respond to Bowie News requests for information.
Nocona is preparing for the 74th annual Chisholm Trail Rodeo May 8 and 9 at the Chisholm Trail Arena.
The rodeo will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nightly with the Ryan Ready Band playing for the rodeo dance afterward on Saturday night. Tickets in advance are $12 and $15 at the gate.
All the traditional rodeo events are planned along with non-sanctioned events of junior barrels for 16 and under. There is $250 added each night, a jackpot nightly and contestants have a $50 entry fee. Entries open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 4-5.
The new Chisholm Trail Rodeo Queen and Princess will be crowned during Saturday night’s performance. Read about these young ladies in your Thursday Bowie New.
Clara Anderson
TxDOT is hosting a virtual meeting to review projects included in the 2027-2030 Rural TIP.
The program is at 4 p.m. on May 6 and 11:59 p.m. on May 19, all online at https://bit.ly/4uhDwMG
The Rural TIP is a list of local projects to be funded during the next four years in the Wichita Falls District of the Texas Department of Transportation.
The counties included are Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cooke, Montague, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young. Transportation projects cannot receive federal funding unless they are included in the Rural TIP. This includes projects for private vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, public transport, and commercial vehicles.
A section of Roach Street has been closed for the last few weeks as a new sewer line was installed replacing old clay tile line. It is phase two of multi-phase sewer line project across the city funded through a Texas Water Development Board loan of more than $9.7 million. The project will replace nearly10 miles of aging lines. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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