COUNTY LIFE
Nocona readies budget, tax rate hearings
The City of Nocona 2025-26 proposed budget will be presented in a public hearing at 5 p..m. on Sept. 9, followed by a hearing on the proposed tax rate at 8 a.m. on Sept. 10.
At its Aug. 12 meeting councilors review the budget and possible tax rates before giving them final approval to go to a public hearing. All three of the funds that compose the budget are balanced, along with the Nocona Economic Development Corporation 4A and 4B budgets.
The city budget includes a 5% pay raise for employees and additional funds for more paving, some fire department equipment, golf course and water and sewer system improvements.
Grant money for the city’s match is included for a generator mitigation project which is underway along with a grant match for a water line replacement the city hopes to receive. While health insurance costs rose less than 1%, liability and property insurance went up 20%.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.
Meredith Earp was presented with a proclamation honoring her accomplishments as she graduates as valedictorian of Victory Christian Academy and attends the United States Air Force Academy. She received an appointment to all three major service academies. She is the daughter of Brandon and Trisha Earp. Mayor Gaylynn Burris made the presentation at last week’s council meeting. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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