While all of Nocona ISD’s school facilities are closed until at least April 10 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, if you have any questions please email either your child’s campus or the central office at the email address provided below. Supt. Dr. David Waters noted to maintain the cleanliness of the buildings, there will very…

During these times of social distancing, blood supplies become even more critical as people abstain from donating. The Texas Blood Institute had originally scheduled a blood drive to be held at Nocona High School on Wednesday, March 25 March 25, which obviously was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Working in conjunction with Nocona General…

For some of the community’s ministers it was a unique experience live streaming their worship services Sunday. For others it was old hat. But regardless of their experience level, the ministers contacted by the Nocona News found it a successful experience – although to a man, and woman, they missed the personal, face-to-face interaction with…

While Tuesday morning the Nocona City Council ratified a mayoral declaration of local disaster in response to the novel coronavirus, Mayor Robert Fenoglio said after the meeting he would not be implementing any more stringent measures, such as restricting numbers in local retailers or a shelter-in-place order. Following the executive order of Gov, Greg Abbott…

By Tracy R. Mesler © 2020 The Nocona News Local law enforcement will be on the front lines in enforcing Gov. Greg Abbott’s orders regarding the Covid-19 health emergency including barring “in-store” dining at local restaurants and “mass gatherings” to no more than 10 individuals. Nocona Police Chief Kent Holcomb, referring to handouts provided by…

By Tracy R. Mesler The Nocona School Board is currently scheduled to hold its March meeting on Monday, March 23. Supt. Dr. David Waters was uncertain Tuesday afternoon if the board would hold its meeting Monday, and if it did it would be a modified agenda. The key items on the agenda including discussion of…

If you can get it in Nocona, please, PLEASE shop locally and help your neighbors keep their doors open. We will need them once this public health emergency has passed. Many of our churches are doing their part switching to electronic worship services beginning this Sunday. The governor has ordered all dining rooms and bars…