Hischi maul tribe
The Wichita Falls Hirschi Huskies stormed past the Nocona Indians Monday 59-36. A 19-7 first period explosion gave the Huskies all the cushion they needed to hold off the Indians as Nocona connected on just 11 field goals in the game against the athletic Class 4A team. For more on this game see this week’s…
Read MoreLeopards best cold Indians
By Tracy R. Mesler The Nocona Indians were unable to buy a basket Tuesday night falling to Class 4A Gainesville 51-45. The tone for the evening was quickly set for Nocona when normally deadly Jason Sparkman went 0 for 4 from inside five feet as he would end the night with just 10 points on…
Read MoreCouncil tables lake rules; sets public meeting for Monday
By Tracy R. Mesler After more than 40 minutes discussion, and explanation, the Nocona City Council tabled adoption of new rules and regulations for Lake Nocona to allow for a public hearing next Monday, Jan. 20. The city took possession of lake Nocona on Dec. 31, 2019, which also meant the end to the rules…
Read MoreCars collide on fog shrouded curve
With heavy fog cutting visibility down to yards, members of the Nocona Rural Fire Department disconnect batteries and begin picking up debris from a two car, head-on collision which occurred about 8 Tuesday morning on FM 103 at the first curve north of Prairie Valley School. Air bags deployed and the occupants were taken to…
Read MoreSlow down, speed limit changes
Last week the Texas Department of Transportation put up electronic message boards warning motorists that beginning Monday, Jan. 13, the speed limit on U.S. Hwy. 82 immediately west of the Airport Road would be lowered to 60 miles per hour until past Ray’s Used Equipment because of the hill and curve approaching the intersection from…
Read MoreCourt continues merging HR-treasurer’s offices
By Tracy R. Mesler MONTAGUE – Expressing a common desire “not to fall further behind” in terms of managing the county’s more than 100 employees the Montague County Commissioner’s Court approved hiring a clerk for the temporarily combined County Treasurer/Human Resources Department. In November the court created a separate Human Resources Department, transferring a chief…
Read MoreNHS to host blood drive
The Texas Blood Institute will hold a blood drive at Nocona High School on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, or if you would like to make an appointment please call Rebecca Wilson at 825-3264 (the high school office). Photo ID is required. For…
Read MoreVolunteer fireman charged with arson
A Ringgold volunteer fireman was arrested and charged with arson of open land as a result of a multi-agency investigation. Stephen Travis Lemon, 26, of Nocona, was arrested on Jan. 6 by the Montague County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of arson of an open space or land. Bond was set at $25,000. “He was…
Read MoreAlumni sought to face Indian baseball team
Calling all Nocona High School ex-hardballers. Feel like taking a swing again, running the bases, or making a throw: The 2020 Alumni Baseball Game is set for Saturday, Feb. 22, at 12 p.m. at Bob Storey Field. It will feature the alumni facing the 2020 Nocona Indian baseball team. Would you be able to run…
Read MoreCity to adopt new lake rules, assess fees Tuesday
By Tracy R. Mesler The Nocona City Council is poised to adopt a new set of rules and regulations Tuesday affecting Lake Nocona including the adoption of boat launch fees, dock fees and fees for conducting fishing tournaments on the lake. The council will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Nocona City…
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