COUNTY LIFE
Tales ‘N’ Trails invites everyone to emboss their brand in the barn concrete
The board of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum in Nocona invites anyone interested in having their brand embossed in the new agriculture barn interior concrete slab to drop their branding iron off to the museum this week.
There is no charge to have your family or ranch brand included in the slab which is scheduled to be poured at the end of this week. Bring your branding iron, electric or iron, to the museum located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82. They will be available for pickup after the pour.
A data sheet with information all the participating brands will be maintained by the museum. If you don’t make it in time for this pour there are plans to use brands on the sidewalks.
The agriculture exhibit barn is the newest addition to the museum that showcases Montague County history. It will how many of the larger exhibits such as restored wagons and buggies, as well as other elements of the agricultural industry in the county.
There are various levels of sponsorship within the facility including a $500 brand sponsorship. The brand will be painted on a plow disc, and then put on wall with information about the brand.
Questions about the brand program can be directed to the museum by calling 825-5330.
COUNTY LIFE
Comic Book Day mini-convention planned
Enjoy a free comic book day mini-convention 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4 at the Bowie Public Library in conjunction with Freakz & Geeks of Bowie.
There will be arts and crafts, comics, a costume contest, special guests, BTXFG exclusive swag give-aways, a video game high-score tournament, vendors and more.
Whether you’re a cosplayer ready to break out your costume, a gaming fanatic looking to throw down, or simply looking for a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment, there’s something for everyone at the Mini Con.
Don’t miss out – come join the festivities and support your local Freaky Geeky community.
COUNTY LIFE
Gold-Burg Bears earn spot at regionals with one-act play
Gold-Burg High School’s one-act play, “Interview,” advanced out of area competition Friday earning a place on the stage for regionals along with Slidell and Avery. Saint Jo received the alternate play.
The Bears will travel to Plano on April 26 for regional 1A University Interscholastic League competition, the last stop before state. Director Linda Fitzner said she will provide additional details on times and locations as soon as they are released to her.
Corbin Gilbert received All-Star cast, Arin Turner and Levi Hellinger, received honorable mention All-Star cast and Lexie Eat received the outstanding sound award. Fitzner said she is so “Proud of our Bears.”
Read the full story that includes results for Saint Jo and Bowie in the mid-week Bowie News.
Pictured above: Gold-Burg High School’s cast and crew of its one-act play at area. (Courtesy photo)
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First ever ‘Rhymin’ at the Justin coming April 26
Officials with the Nocona Chamber of Commerce, Nocona VFW and LG Lemons Art Gallery are happy to announce the first ever poetry, prose, and tall tales event called “Rhymin’ at the Justin.”
The presentations are scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 26 at the H.J. Justin Community Room at 100 Clay in downtown Nocona. Area writers such as David Smith from Waxahachie and others from as far away as Cache and Duncan, OK, Decatur, and Wichita Falls who have a passion for “wordsmithing” will read or recite some of their original material.
The event is free to the public. Table seating will be available for all and you may bring your own dinner and drinks, if you wish. No glass bottles, please. Call or text Larry G Lemons at 940-366-5782, if you need more information.
This new event joins the popular musical jam welcoming area musicians the last Saturday of each month.
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