For many, Halloween is the most wonderful time of the year, giving them the perfect excuse to hide behind their sofas as they “watch” their favorite horror film or to indulge in a frightful TV [...]

Saint Jo vs ForestburgThe Saint Jo Panthers wrapped up district play undefeated against 1A opponents with a win at rival Forestburg on Friday.The Lady Panthers won in straight sets 3-0, but the Lady Horns made [...]

Saint JoThe Saint Jo Panthers took it to Texas Leadership Charter Academy on Friday, ending the game in the first half.The Panthers won 63-0 against the overmatched Eagles’ team with little trouble as Saint Jo [...]

The Bowie Lady Rabbits traveled to and won at Breckenridge on Friday in the final district match of the season.The Lady Rabbits won in straight sets again the Lady Buckaroos with the set scores being [...]

With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rising, you don’t have to abandon Halloween and Día de los Muertos activities, but you can make them safer this year. The Texas Department of State Health Services is sharing [...]

(Family Features) For many people across the country, carving out time from busy schedules to spend with loved ones can be difficult. However, when opportunities arise to experience bonding activities together, the results can be [...]

(Family Features) A financial emergency may have previously seemed like a “not me” scenario, but it’s now a reality many families across America are dealing with as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the nation, and Montague County as two more deaths were reported this week moving total fatalities to nine.Dr. Delbert McCaig, Montague County health authority, said Monday [...]

It was another case of a close game getting away from the Bowie Jackrabbits in the second half in their loss at Whitesboro on Friday.The Bearcats won the game 35-7, scoring 21 of their points [...]

By BARBARA GREENeditor@bowienewsonline.comCity of Bowie Mayor Gaylynn Burris told the city council Monday night she would not take any steps to stop Halloween activities this weekend encouraging citizens to take steps they feel will protect [...]

Time is running out to get names added to the Montague County Veteran’s Monument.Veterans must be honorably discharged or be currently on active duty, or in the National Guard, and be a current or former [...]

More than seven million Americans have voted during the opening weeks of early voting for the Nov. 3 general election. That is 43 percent of the nation’s registered voters and more than 80 percent of [...]

Take the fear out of trying unfamiliar produce (Family Features) Introducing kids to unfamiliar flavors doesn’t have to be a frightful experience. Getting creative and taking cues from some beloved characters may be all it [...]

Nov. 1 brings with it the end of Daylight Savings time. Remember to fall back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

Montague County Commissioners handled a brief agenda Monday that included calling the special State Senate runoff election for Dec. 19 and accepting the anticipated tax totals for 2020.The court is still running one short, as [...]

November 25, 1948 – October 22, 2020NOCONA – Kenneth “Kenny” Howard, 72, Nocona, TX died on Oct. 22, 2020 in Wichita Falls, TX.There was a visitation from 5 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2020 [...]

December 6, 1982 – October 22, 2020GREENVILLE – Christopher Kyle Sidwell, 37, Greenville, passed away on Oct. 22 at Hunt Regional Medical Center.A graveside service was at 2 p.m. on Oct. 27 in Elmwood Cemetery [...]

May 10, 1952 – October 23, 2020BOWIE – Michael Frank Meyer, 68, Bowie, TX, died Oct. 23, 2020 in Decatur, TX.The family has chosen arrangements with cremation, arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home [...]

June 19, 1955 – October 18, 2020NOCONA – James “Jayme” Fairbanks, 65, died on Oct. 18, 2020 at his home in Nocona, TX.A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Nocona Cemetery [...]