European teens experiencing lots of ‘firsts’ during exchange student year in Texas

By BARBARA [email protected] Mia Back and Kaya Feldthaus wanted to experience something different in their young lives, and they are finding an exchange year in Texas...

What Christmas traditions are vital to your family?

by Felix Richter,   Dec 21, 2021 While every family celebrates Christmas a little differently, each with its own sets of customs and traditions, there are things...

By BARBARA [email protected]“It’s not what you know, it’s what you do with what you know.”Enid JustinThat quote epitomizes the drive of Enid Justin, who founded Nocona...

Wreaths Across America arrives in Elmwood; volunteers brave cold

Dealing with holiday stress, grief, anxiety

While the holidays are a time of joy and sharing, they also can be a time of significant physical and mental stress.The season often brings unwelcome...

First Forestburg Christmas festival a big success

Nocona council purchases land for future cemetery expansion

The Nocona City Council this week approved the purchase of nearly five acres of land adjacent to the Nocona Cemetery to provide future expansion.During Tuesday night’s...

Wreaths Across America event Saturday at Elmwood

National Wreaths Across America Day will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie on Dec. 18 with a ceremony at 11 a.m. at the cemetery flag pole.Elmwood...

Santa visits Second Monday